Conversations with Revenue

In the final episode, Eoin sits down with Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris to ask what Ireland’s new investment scheme will look like. They discuss why Ireland has never really had a culture of investing, whether tax and complexity have put people off, and how a new scheme could help ordinary savers build more financial security over time. Eoin also puts what he has learned from Professor Robert C. Merton, the UK and Sweden to the Minister, and asks whether Ireland can finally get this right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the reasons Irish people don’t invest is simple: a lot of us don’t know how it works. In episode two, Eoin breaks investing down in plain English, from shares and bonds to risk, diversification, and why looking at your investments every day can be a terrible idea. He also speaks with experts in the UK and Sweden to find out how the ISA and ISK schemes work, and what Ireland might learn from them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish people are good savers. But are we good investors?In this special three-part series, Eoin explores Ireland’s relationship with investing, why we lag behind many of our European counterparts, and what prevents so many of us from taking the leap. Across the series, Eoin looks at the scale of money sitting in Irish bank accounts, travels to Boston to meet Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Robert C. Merton, and speaks to experts in the UK and Sweden about how their ISA and ISK investment schemes work. The series finishes with Eoin sitting down with Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris to ask what Ireland’s new investment scheme could look like, how it might work, and whether it can finally help more Irish people get investing.In episode one, Eoin begins by exploring Ireland’s unique position: we save a lot but invest far less than we could. He looks at why so much money is sitting on deposit, how inflation quietly eats away at it, and why investing still feels out of reach for many people. He then travels to Boston to meet Nobel Laureate Professor Robert C. Merton to ask what Ireland should do to improve its investing, and how any new scheme should be designed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is truly special as we welcome a remarkable young guest, Harry. Harry, an 11-year-old from Cork, travelled up to our studio in Dublin to share his inspiring story and tell us about his relationship with money. From the young age of six, Harry started showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit. Now, with a solid foundation built from his early projects, Harry seeks guidance on wisely investing his earnings.Join us as we delve into Harry's journey, exploring his innovative ideas and offering him valuable advice to help him navigate the world of investments. This is an episode you won't want to miss!Got a question for Eoin? Send him a voice note: +353 87 291 0507 Get in touch on his socials: https://twitter.com/EoinMcGee https://www.instagram.com/eoin_mcgee/ https://www.tiktok.com/@eoinmcgee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Understanding Money, we're diving into the world of mortgages with Antionette McGrath, the mortgage manager from Prosperous. If you tuned in during Season 1, you'll remember Antionette's valuable insights, and now she's back to shed even more light on the mortgage process. This week’s episode has a slightly different format, and we just focus on answering your questions. We cover a range of topics relating to mortgage maze.  Got a question for Eoin? Send him a voice note: +353 87 291 0507 Get in touch on his socials: https://twitter.com/EoinMcGee https://www.instagram.com/eoin_mcgee/ https://www.tiktok.com/@eoinmcgee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're delving deeper into the forces that shape our spending habits. If you caught our earlier episode on Heuristics this season, you'll know just how fascinating the shortcuts our brains take can be. But now, we're turning our attention to another influencing force: retailers. We sat down with Damien O’Reilly, a lecturer from TUD, to uncover the sneaky tricks retailers use to nudge us into unconscious spending. It's eye-opening to see just how much time these retailers devote to understanding our habits. Hopefully, by being more mindful of our own habits, we might find some more room for saving. Got a question for Eoin? Send him a voice note: +353 87 291 0507 Get in touch on his socials: https://twitter.com/EoinMcGee https://www.instagram.com/eoin_mcgee/ https://www.tiktok.com/@eoinmcgee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last season on Understanding Money, we dove into the world of couples' finances and concluded; that communication is crucial. This week, we're taking a closer look at how couples navigate those money talks. Join us as we chat with Anita, a counsellor, to unpack the psychology behind it all. Whether you're single or coupled up, this episode has something for everyone.  Got a question for Eoin? Send him a voice note: +353 87 291 0507 Get in touch on his socials: https://twitter.com/EoinMcGee https://www.instagram.com/eoin_mcgee/ https://www.tiktok.com/@eoinmcgee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're engaging in a conversation with Revenue, accompanied by Davena Lyons from the Collector General Division. Despite the perception of Revenue as the 'Big Bad Wolf', we aim to debunk some of these myths and understand their role better, as well as discussing some important deadlines in the tax year.  Got a question for Eoin? Send him a voice note: +353 87 291 0507 Get in touch on his socials: https://twitter.com/EoinMcGee https://www.instagram.com/eoin_mcgee/ https://www.tiktok.com/@eoinmcgee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we decided to switch things up a bit by engaging with one of our listeners instead of consulting a financial expert. We spoke to Aine, who reached out with a question during Season 1 of Understanding Money. We got in touch with Aine and invited her to join us on the show! Together, we delve into a range of topics, from pensions and savings to everyday expenditure and everything in between. And of course, we address your questions in our Q&A. Got a question for Eoin? Or if you would like to be a guest yourself, send him a voice note: +353 87 291 0507 Get in touch on his socials: https://twitter.com/EoinMcGee https://www.instagram.com/eoin_mcgee/ https://www.tiktok.com/@eoinmcgee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Eadoin Fitzmaurice this week who is both an influencer and has her own business. Eadoin gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how influencers get paid in Ireland, as well as some advice for people going out on their own.Brought to you by GoCar. Got a question for Eoin? Send him a voice note: +353 87 291 0507 Get in touch on his socials: https://twitter.com/EoinMcGee https://www.instagram.com/eoin_mcgee/ https://www.tiktok.com/@eoinmcgee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.