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Ask About Wealth 66 Episodes Jun 24, 2026

Ireland’s Financial Guide For High Earners. Subscribe to the Ask About Wealth podcast to stay up to date on what matters when it comes to turning your income into wealth and navigating the Irish financial system.

Episodes

Why Property Investing is Terrible For The Average Taxpayer
Why Property Investing is Terrible For The Average Taxpayer Jun 24, 2026 14:34 Book a one-to-one consultation with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancyIn this episode, Paul walks through a real consult where an "8% rental yield" turned out to be a real return of just 1.33% once tax, costs and inflation were stripped out. The numbers don't lie, and the headline yield the seller quotes is rarely the return you actually get.In this episode, he covers how to turn propert
How to Reduce Your Tax Bill to 0%
How to Reduce Your Tax Bill to 0% Jun 17, 2026 14:54 Book a one-to-one with Paul at https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancyIn this episode, Paul walks through a real-world example of how financial planning can lead to a massive reduction in the tax you pay. Paul explains the difference between a salesperson and a true planner, and how dovetailing reliefs can drop your effective tax rate to as low as 0%. He also covers why surplus cash on your company
Over 75% Of People Are Paying Too Much For Health Insurance
Over 75% Of People Are Paying Too Much For Health Insurance Jun 11, 2026 39:16 For a 1:1 consultation with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancyThis week, Paul hosts Ger Conalty, Head of Health Insurance Services at SYS, to explain that reviewing health insurance is about more than saving money, it’s about getting the right cover for your needs and life stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where Should You Invest a Lump Sum?
Where Should You Invest a Lump Sum? Jun 3, 2026 16:09 For a 1:1 consultation and more - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancyIn this episode Paul looks back at 10 years of returns across the four main asset classes and reveals why two of them actually lost money in real terms once inflation is stripped out.But the real question isn't "what's the best investment?". It's "what's the best investment for me?" Your age, timeframe, existing assets and tax
Leaving Ireland to Avoid Tax
Leaving Ireland to Avoid Tax May 13, 2026 42:15 Book a 1:1 consultation with Paul and more: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancyIf you would like to get in touch with Steph you can do so here:Contact: https://expattaxes.ie/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wickham-b4aba13b/In this weeks episode Paul talks to Steph Wickham, Expat Taxes Founder & Award-Winning International Expat Tax Specialist, about Irish tax for anyone movin
How Much You Need To Retire Early
How Much You Need To Retire Early May 6, 2026 15:00 Start Your Financial Plan - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancyForget generic figures like "€1 million". Your number depends on being able to answer 5 core questions discussed in this episode. Get these five right, and you have a real target to plan towards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 5 Biggest Tax Mistakes Irish High Earners Make (And How to Fix Them)
The 5 Biggest Tax Mistakes Irish High Earners Make (And How to Fix Them) Apr 15, 2026 14:39 For a 1:1 Consultation - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancyRevenue says Irish taxpayers are leaving between €400 and €600 million unclaimed every year. In this episode, I break down the five biggest mistakes I see high earners making, and what to do about each one.00:00 The Tax Gap00:52 Pensions vs Mortgage Repayment vs Investing03:25 Accountants vs Tax Planning06:23 When to Go Limited09:43 Est
The Irish Mortgage Market: What Buyers, Switchers and Investors Need to Know
The Irish Mortgage Market: What Buyers, Switchers and Investors Need to Know Apr 1, 2026 38:51 If you would like to get in touch with Sean and his team, you can request an introduction here:https://askaboutwealth.ie/professionals/mortgage-brokersIn this episode of the Ask About Wealth Podcast, we break down how the Irish mortgage market really works and what borrowers need to know in 2026.From first-time buyers to switchers and investors, this conversation covers the practical realities beh
Get the Best Property For Your Money: The Complete 8-Step Guide
Get the Best Property For Your Money: The Complete 8-Step Guide Mar 18, 2026 13:57 Free Tools, Report & Broker Introduction Here - https://linktr.ee/ask.about.propertyMost Irish property buyers use mortgages but often miss steps that could save money and improve long-term wealth. This episode shares an eight-step checklist that will help you make the right decisions every step of the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Borrowing Money Against Your Assets
Borrowing Money Against Your Assets Mar 4, 2026 32:51 Book a 1:1 Consultation and Financial Plan with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancyThis week, Paul sits down with Shane O' Neill from Swissquote to unpack how custody fees quietly erode your wealth, what a transparent trading fee actually looks like, and how a Lombard loan lets you access cash from your portfolio without selling up or triggering a tax bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/
Trust Funds Are Not Just For The Rich and Famous
Trust Funds Are Not Just For The Rich and Famous Feb 25, 2026 15:06 Book a 1:1 Consultation and Financial Plan with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancyTrust funds separate ownership from control and can help protect young or special-needs beneficiaries, keep assets managed responsibly, and support inheritance-tax planning.The episode compares fixed trusts with discretionary trusts, explains will trusts, and highlights key insights, like capital gains tax
How to Get a Better Return on Your Savings
How to Get a Better Return on Your Savings Feb 18, 2026 34:04 Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul:https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancyIn this episode of the Ask About Wealth Podcast, Paul speaks with Eoghan O’Hara, Country Head for Raisin Ireland. They discuss why Irish household deposits earn very low interest, and the opportunity presented by the EU-wide deposit guarantee protection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor

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