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The Psychology of Money
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01/04/25 • 43 min
In Episode 14 of the Ask About Wealth podcast, we explore the surprising ways psychology can influence financial success with psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist Jason O'Callaghan, founder of d4clinic.ie. Together, we uncover insights into the connection between mindset and money,
including:
- The Power of Writing It Down: How putting financial goals on paper can double your chances of success.
- Accountability in Action: Why surrounding yourself with the right people can make or break your financial plans.
- Turning Fear Into Fuel: Overcoming anxiety and rewiring your mindset to embrace calculated financial risks.
- Habits That Drive Wealth: Building daily disciplines to stay focused and committed to your goals.
- Lessons from the Successful: What high achievers and entrepreneurs get right about managing money and mindset.
This episode is packed with actionable advice and psychological strategies to help you master your finances.
You can get in Contact with Jason here:
Website: https://www.d4clinic.ie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hypnotist_jason_ocallaghan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonthehypnotist
Thanks for listening to this week's episode and make sure to tune in again next week for more actionable insights to help you build and preserve your wealth.
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2024’s Biggest Financial Lessons for High Earners in Ireland
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01/05/25 • 12 min
2024 was full of lessons, Paul shares a quick overview of what he learned about building wealth, managing risks, and staying ahead as a high earner.
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Understanding Inflation
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08/23/24 • 11 min
How to make smarter financial decisions in the face of inflation. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of how to protect and grow your wealth in an inflationary environment.
Episode Highlights:
- Inflation’s Erosion of Wealth: Explore how a 3% annual inflation rate can erode up to 45% of your wealth over 20 years.
- Investment Insights: Learn why stock markets typically outperform inflation while cash deposits do not.
- Salary and Inflation: Understand how inflation affects your income, and why getting a raise that matches inflation simply maintains, rather than increases, your purchasing power.
Key Benefits for Listeners:
- Understanding Inflation's Impact: Learn how inflation affects the real value of your wealth and income, with practical examples and statistics.
- Investment Strategies: Discover which asset classes historically outperform inflation and which ones to avoid if wealth accumulation is your goal.
- Real vs. Nominal Returns: Understand why the real return, net of tax and inflation, matters when evaluating your investments.
Tune in to Ask About Wealth now and start taking control of your financial future!
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Financial Freedom and Tax Efficiency
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10/26/24 • 31 min
With the 2025 budget fresh in everyone’s minds, we explore how new tax regulations impact high-income earners, including key adjustments to pension contributions and the increased standard fund threshold. We dive into how these changes could affect long-term wealth accumulation and offer insights for those navigating Ireland’s tax landscape.
Key Highlights:
Budget 2025 Recap: Unpacking the finance bill’s influence on pension contributions
Myth-Busting Property Investment: Does property investment always leads to significant returns?
Mortgages and Financial Freedom: Should you pay off your mortgage early?
Tune in as we discuss how high-income earners can achieve financial security while minimizing tax obligations in a challenging fiscal environment.
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Executive Retirement Funds to Secure Your Financial Future
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09/06/24 • 13 min
In this episode of Ask About Wealth, we discuss a powerful strategy for company owners to extract funds from their business without paying tax, focusing on the benefits of Executive Retirement Funds. If you're a business owner or aspiring to own a limited company, this episode offers crucial insights into how to legally transfer money into your personal wealth with minimal tax implications.
Key Benefits for Listeners:
- Maximize Wealth Accumulation: Learn how to move significant funds from your company to your personal name without paying any tax.
- Tax-Efficient Contributions: Discover how these retirement funds allow you to write off contributions against corporation tax, effectively having the state cover part of your contribution.
- Protected Growth: Understand how these investments can offer superior returns compared to traditional salary withdrawals.
Episode Highlights:
- Access to Funds: We can have access to retirement funds from age 50 onwards, providing flexibility and control over your money.
- Investment Freedom: Learn about the vast range of investment options available within private retirement funds
- Future-Proofing Your Retirement: Explore the potential to move to other EU jurisdictions for even better tax treatment down the line.
The right financial strategy can make a significant difference in how much wealth you retain from your business efforts. Take control of your financial future, reduce tax liabilities, and safeguard your accumulated wealth.
Tune in to Ask About Wealth now and learn how to keep more of your money working for you!
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Building a €5M soap business
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03/17/25 • 50 min
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 a handmade soap business into a global brand.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering starting a business, making a career pivot, or looking to understand what it really takes to build something from scratch.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 From poker to product: John’s unconventional path to entrepreneurship
🔹 How The Black Stuff was born during lockdown, and why action beats overthinking
🔹 The role of branding, consumables, and repeat customers in eCommerce success
🔹Why building a financial “war chest” matters before leaving a secure job
🔹 The importance of tax and succession planning early in your business journey
Tune in to hear real, practical insights from someone who built a business by hand, literally.
You can get in touch with John through his website here:
https://theblackstuff.com
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How to Succeed in the Irish Financial System
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08/02/24 • 15 min
With 40 years of experience at the top of the financial industry in Ireland, Paul pulls back the curtain to provide you with the information you need to succeed. In this episode we delve into the 4 big issues that make the Irish financial landscape so difficult for high income earners in Ireland and how we can best overcome each of them to build long term wealth. Problems such as a unique in-build bias (product selling), isolated advice, overpaying tax and lack of a financial plan.
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09/12/24 • 30 min
In this episode of Ask About Wealth, we're joined by Aidan McLoughlin to explore innovative pension solutions that could help you maximise your retirement savings. Discover how relocating your pension to Malta can unlock significant financial benefits, reduce tax burdens, and provide greater flexibility than traditional Irish pension schemes.
Key Benefits for Listeners:
- Understand Pension Structures: Learn the differences between various pension types, including state, occupational, and personal pensions, and how they impact your retirement planning.
- Maximise Your Pension Fund: Discover how transferring your pension to Malta can remove caps on fund size, increase tax-free lump sums, and offer more control over income drawdowns.
- Secure Your Investments: Find out how self-administered pension structures provide enhanced security, investment flexibility, and protection from potential risks.
Episode Highlights:
- The Malta Advantage: Aidan explains how moving your pension to Malta allows you to bypass Irish restrictions, potentially increasing your retirement pot over time.
- Investment Flexibility: Explore the vast range of investment options available through self-administered pensions, including property, equities, and other assets.
- Lower Costs, Higher Returns: Learn about the cost structure of transferring pensions to Malta, which offers a competitive fee model that can save you money compared to traditional pension providers.
Tune in to this insightful discussion with Aidan McLoughlin to learn how strategic pension planning and innovative international solutions can significantly boost your retirement savings.
🇮🇪 Helping high earners preserve and grow wealth.
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03/25/25 • 54 min
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 Fitness
From walking out of a teaching career to going broke twice to success in business, Brian shares th story behind his entrepreneurial journey.
Brian talks openly about mindset blocks, building a business from scratch, monetising a personal brand, and why most people confuse time management with energy management.
Episode Highlights:
• The mindset traps that stop people from starting
• How Brian built a business he’d never want to retire from
• The financial mistake that cost him €50k
• Going from trading time for money to scaling income online
• Why most entrepreneurs ignore planning — and why it costs them
A high-energy episode packed with practical insights for any entrepreneur, side hustler, or creator looking to build something sustainable.
You can get in touch with Brian here:
https://briankeanefitness.com/
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Navigating Inheritance Tax in Ireland
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08/09/24 • 12 min
In this episode of Ask About Wealth, we delve deep into the intricacies of inheritance tax in Ireland. Whether you're in line to receive a substantial inheritance or planning to leave a legacy for your children, this episode is packed with essential insights that can help you minimise your tax liabilities and maximise the wealth passed on to the next generation.
- Understand Inheritance Tax Thresholds: Learn about the current tax-free thresholds and the 33% tax rate on amounts above €335,000.
- Historical Perspective: Gain insights into how inheritance tax has evolved over the past two decades.
- Practical Tax Reduction Strategies: Discover multiple legitimate ways to reduce inheritance tax liabilities, including agricultural relief, business assets relief, and the use of trust funds.
- Case Studies and Real-Life Examples: Hear real-life scenarios and consultations that illustrate how these strategies can be applied effectively.
Episode Highlights:
- Agricultural Relief Explained: Paul discusses a consultation with a client owning a €2 million farm and how to qualify for agricultural relief to significantly reduce tax.
- Grandchildren's Tax-Free Threshold: Learn how leaving assets directly to grandchildren can save thousands in taxes.
- Trust Funds for Young Beneficiaries: Understand how trust funds can help manage and protect assets for younger beneficiaries.
- Art and Exempt Assets: Discover how certain assets like art on public display can be exempt from inheritance tax.
- Succession Planning Case Study: A story about a client who restructured his will to save his children €300,000 in taxes.
Take your first step towards smarter inheritance planning!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Ask About Wealth have?
Ask About Wealth currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does Ask About Wealth cover?
The podcast is about Wealth, Entrepreneurship, Investing, Personal Finance, Money, Financial, Podcasts, Finance and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Ask About Wealth?
The episode title 'Navigating Inheritance Tax in Ireland' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Ask About Wealth?
The average episode length on Ask About Wealth is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ask About Wealth released?
Episodes of Ask About Wealth are typically released every 6 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Ask About Wealth?
The first episode of Ask About Wealth was released on Aug 2, 2024.
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