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Ask About Wealth

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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.

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  1. Tax-Efficient Investing in Ireland: SURE, EIIS and the New State Savings Scheme

    · 37 min

    For a 1:1 consultation with Paul: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this week's episode Paul is joined by Dave O’Brien (Head of Tax at Xeinadin) and Kevin Canning (CEO of Quintas Capital) for a straight-talking…

  2. Private Equity and Venture Capital Explained: Risk, Returns and Portfolio Construction

    · 54 min

    This week Paul is joined by Alan Merriman, founder of Elkstone, for an educational conversation on private equity and venture capital, an asset class that’s becoming more accessible to Irish investors but is still…

  3. Budget 2027: New Savings Scheme, CAT/CGT Changes and What It Means for High Earners

    · 25 min

    For a 1:1 consultation with Paul: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this special Budget 2027 episode, Paul cuts through the noise and focuses on what the budget means for building and protecting wealth.…

  4. Get 50% Tax Relief by Backing Irish Businesses (EIIS Explained)

    · 45 min

    For an introduction to discuss EIIS: https://askaboutwealth.ie/professionals/eiis With tax season approaching, the Ask About Wealth podcast revisits Ireland’s Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) with Kevin…

  5. How to Build Wealth Through the Stock Market

    · 44 min

    For a 1:1 Consultation With Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this episode, Paul is joined by Emmet Savage, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of MyWallSt, for a conversation about how ordinary…

  6. Why Property Investing is Terrible For The Average Taxpayer

    · 15 min

    Book a one-to-one consultation with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In 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,…

  7. How to Reduce Your Tax Bill to 0%

    · 15 min

    Book a one-to-one with Paul at https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In 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…

  8. Over 75% Of People Are Paying Too Much For Health Insurance

    · 39 min

    For a 1:1 consultation with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy This week, Paul hosts Ger Conalty, Head of Health Insurance Services at SYS, to explain that reviewing health insurance is about more than…

  9. Where Should You Invest a Lump Sum?

    · 16 min

    For a 1:1 consultation and more - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In 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…

  10. Leaving Ireland to Avoid Tax

    · 42 min

    Book a 1:1 consultation with Paul and more: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy If you would like to get in touch with Steph you can do so here: Contact: https://expattaxes.ie/ Linkedin:…

  11. How Much You Need To Retire Early

    · 15 min

    Start Your Financial Plan - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy Forget generic figures like "€1 million". Your number depends on being able to answer 5 core questions discussed in this episode. Get these five right,…

  12. The 5 Biggest Tax Mistakes Irish High Earners Make (And How to Fix Them)

    · 15 min

    For a 1:1 Consultation - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy Revenue 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…

  13. Get the Best Property For Your Money: The Complete 8-Step Guide

    · 14 min

    Free Tools, Report & Broker Introduction Here - https://linktr.ee/ask.about.property Most Irish property buyers use mortgages but often miss steps that could save money and improve long-term wealth. This episode…

  14. Borrowing Money Against Your Assets

    · 33 min

    Book a 1:1 Consultation and Financial Plan with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy This week, Paul sits down with Shane O' Neill from Swissquote to unpack how custody fees quietly erode your wealth, what a…

  15. Trust Funds Are Not Just For The Rich and Famous

    · 15 min

    Book a 1:1 Consultation and Financial Plan with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy Trust funds separate ownership from control and can help protect young or special-needs beneficiaries, keep assets managed…

  16. How to Get a Better Return on Your Savings

    · 34 min

    Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this episode of the Ask About Wealth Podcast, Paul speaks with Eoghan O’Hara, Country Head for Raisin Ireland. They discuss…

  17. How to Stop the Irish State Taking 33% Inheritance Tax

    · 25 min

    Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this episode, we break down why inheritance tax can result in the same wealth being taxed twice, and why doing nothing is…

  18. Irish Property in 2026: What Buyers, Sellers, and Investors Need to Know

    · 44 min

    Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy Get a Free Mortgage Broker Consultation Here: https://www.askaboutproperty.ie/broker-consultation You can get in contact…

  19. Legal Pitfalls in Business and Succession

    · 33 min

    Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy You can get in touch with Graham here: https://hanlonandco.com/ In this episode of the Ask About Wealth podcast, we are…

  20. 8 Things to Do Before 2026 to Reduce Taxes

    · 30 min

    Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this episode, we provide a checklist of actions business owners and individuals can take before December 31, 2025, to…

  21. The Future of Irish Pensions: Auto-Enrolment, Property & PRSAs

    · 48 min

    Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy Get Unbiased Property Guidance and a Free Mortgage Consultation https://linktr.ee/ask.about.property This week, we're joined…

  22. Avoiding Inheritance and Succession Pitfalls in Ireland

    · 38 min

    Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy Get Unbiased Property Guidance and a Free Mortgage Consultation https://linktr.ee/ask.about.property You can contact…

  23. The Future of the Irish Property Market

    · 42 min

    Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth Get Unbiased Property Guidance and a Free Consultation https://linktr.ee/ask.about.property You can learn more about Gavin here:…

  24. Is Early Retirement Possible With FIRE?

    · 51 min

    Book Your 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth Get Unbiased Expert Property Guidance https://linktr.ee/ask.about.property You can learn more about Michael and the F.I.R.E. movement…

  25. Get Your Tax Back By Investing In EIIS

    · 50 min

    Book Your 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth Get Unbiased Expert Property Guidance https://www.askaboutproperty.ie/ Understanding the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS)…

  26. Budget 2026 - New Tax Rules, New Opportunities

    · 18 min

    Book Your 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth Get Unbiased Expert Property Guidance https://www.askaboutproperty.ie/ In this episode of the Ask About Wealth Podcast, we dive into the…

  27. The BIGGEST Budget Mistakes Ireland Ever Made

    · 17 min

    In this episode, we delve into the 3 worst historical budget decisions and the 3 best, we also look at current opportunities that came out of past budgets are still available. Discover how these decisions have shaped…

  28. How to Legally Avoid Inheritance Tax in Ireland

    · 30 min

    Navigating Ireland's Most Unfair Tax: 9 Strategies to Minimise Inheritance and Gift Tax In this episode of the Ask About Wealth podcast, we delve into the complexities of Ireland's inheritance and gift tax, detailing…

  29. The Ultimate Roadmap for High Income Earners

    · 25 min

    In this episode, we explore the essential steps for high earners in Ireland to transform their income into lasting wealth. This comprehensive guide is aimed at helping you achieve the best financial outcome for your…

  30. How to Start an Irish Property Portfolio

    · 21 min

    Are you interested in securing a mortgage for an investment property with a premium broker? Ask About Wealth has partnered with several of Ireland's top brokers. If you'd like to be introduced to one, you can submit a…

  31. The 3 Tax Savings Your Accountant Didn't Tell You About

    · 24 min

    Are you about to overpay your taxes… again? Every year, Irish taxpayers leave €400 million in unclaimed reliefs behind them. And no, it’s not because they’re lazy. It’s because their accountants aren’t telling them…

  32. Using Capital Allowances to Pay Less Tax

    · 44 min · S1 E29

    Most property investors in Ireland are leaving thousands of euros on the table. In this episode of Ask About Wealth, Paul sits down with Philip O’Connor, Managing Director of CA Partners, a specialist in capital…

  33. Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest The Money?

    · 17 min

    Should You Repay Your Mortgage Early? The Pros & Cons Explained. In this episode, we delve into the question of whether you should repay your mortgage early. With recent statistics showing substantial mortgage debt in…

  34. How to F.I.R.E - Financial Independence Retire Early

    · 18 min

    In this episode of Ask About Wealth, Paul tackles one of the most misunderstood yet life-changing ideas in finance: the FIRE movement, Financial Independence, Retire Early. With just 3% of Irish people believing they…

  35. Succession Planning - Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Wills

    · 39 min · S1 E28

    In this episode of Ask About Wealth, Paul sits down with Andrea McNamara, Director, Private Client Law at EY Ireland, to dissect the real-life pitfalls of inheritance planning in Ireland. From outdated wills to…

  36. Lessons From Budapest: The Truth About Financial Advice

    · 17 min

    Using a cautionary tale from the Celtic Tiger days and hard-earned experience, Paul exposes how biased information leads to poor decisions, and why impartial guidance is rarer (and more valuable) than most people…

  37. Tax-Efficient Pension Strategies for High Earners

    · 47 min · S1 E27

    In this episode, Paul sits down once again with Aidan McLoughlin, Group Managing Director of ITC, to discuss how pensions can be used far beyond traditional retirement saving, as powerful tools for long-term wealth…

  38. How Private Equity Investing Really Works

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E26

    In this episode, Paul talks with private equity expert Kevin MacSweeny about how entrepreneurs can release equity, unlock value, and scale their businesses. Without losing control. Key takeaways: • Why equity release…

  39. Tax Efficient Business Structures

    · 12 min

    Sole Trader vs. Partnership vs. Limited Company: Which is Best for Your Business in Ireland? In this video, we delve into the three primary business structures in Ireland. Sole tradership, partnership, and limited…

  40. How to Survive & Thrive in a Market Crash

    · 17 min

    Markets are down, headlines are panicking, but should you be? In this episode, Paul explains why most investors worry at exactly the wrong time and how to stay calm, rational, and profitable when markets drop. 💡…

  41. Investing Your Way to Financial Freedom

    · 16 min

    This Week on the Ask About Wealth Podcast Not all investments are created equal, and not all of them should do the same job. In this episode, Paul breaks down the real reason most people mess up their investment…

  42. Changing Tax Residency to Reduce Taxes & Build Wealth

    · 47 min · S1 E25

    This week on the Ask About Wealth Podcast we sit down with international tax strategist Peter Ferrigno to unpack the misunderstood world of tax residency and citizenship by investment and how the right move at the…

  43. Investing in Property with Gavin J. Gallagher

    · 39 min · S1 E24

    This week on the Ask About Wealth Podcast we’re joined by property investor and educator Gavin J. Gallagher, who went from a €60M fortune to -€16M debt, and rebuilt. This is a rare look inside the mindset, mistakes,…

  44. The 7 Deadly Costs of Borrowing to Create Wealth

    · 8:25

    In this episode of Ask About Wealth, we delve into the much-asked question: Should you borrow to create wealth? The straightforward answer depends on a thorough analysis of the costs involved, which are far more than…

  45. Aviation to Entrepreneurship: Crèches, Takeaways, Gyms and More with Ken O' Malley

    · 55 min · S1 E23

    This episode features Ken O'Malley shares his journey from a long career in aviation to entrepreneurship. In this episode, you'll hear about: • Ken's background at Shannon Aerospace • His motivation for leaving a…

  46. From Teacher to Business Owner: Building a Life You Don’t Want to Retire From

    · 55 min · S1 E22

    This week on the Ask About Wealth Podcast we're joined by Brian Keane. Personal trainer, business coach, digital entrepreneur, bestselling author, podcast host, extreme endurance athlete, and founder of Brian Keane…

  47. Tax Savings for Irish Business Owners

    · 14 min

    In this episode of Ask About Wealth Pauls discusses the importance of tax planning for business owners and provides legitimate methods to minimise tax liabilities. The strategies are divided into three categories:…

  48. Building a €5M soap business

    · 51 min · S1 E21

    In this episode of the Ask About Wealth podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur John Larkin, founder of The Black Stuff. John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, from professional poker to scaling…

  49. How to Reduce Your Tax in Ireland

    · 15 min

    In this episode of Ask About Wealth, we dive into the reality of Ireland’s high-tax environment and how you can legally minimise your tax burden. From income tax to capital gains, levies, and excise duties, we explore…

  50. Buying a House in Ireland in 2025

    · 44 min · S1 E20

    In this episode of the Ask About Wealth podcast we deep dive into the mortgage market. With interest rates shifting, supply still a major issue, and new mortgage products on the market, this episode is packed with…

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