Informed Decisions Independent Financial Planning & Money Podcast

Episode 9 of the Informed Decisions Podcast introduces Physical Health expert Andrew Hageman of Meath-based A&S Fitness. We discuss links between Financial & Physical health, reasons to pursue both and some really useful tips to get on the path to physical (and subsequenty financial) wellbeing. Andrew shares his story, his vision for giving ourselves the best chance to perform, and some really pra...

Discover the benefits and indeed the savings to be had from clearing your debt early. While it is not something everyone can aim to do, there may be scope for many to make small changes to save lots of interest, and to be free of debt earlier than expected. Please continue to share the love, and don't forget to subscribe to the weekly email update. Magic! Thanks as always for tuning in. Paddy.

One of the other core foundations to an effective Financial Plan is to have a back-up in case you aren't around to see it through,Life Cover can play a part in that! Many folks in Ireland wonder if they need it, what does it really do (seeing as they won't be around to benefit!), and how much really is enough. Here's a shed-load of ideas on how to begin to work that out for yourself. This is the f...

Hi All, Paddy & John shed some light on what is the best way to go, rent your home, or take the plunge and buy it with the help of a mortgage. Both have experience from a personal & professional perspective and share their thoughts on how best to consider this question......plus some other stuff! Enjoy, Paddy. www.informeddecisions.ie  

Hi All, Colm McCarthy (our esteemed Irish Economist) recently said "retirees don't eat equities and bond for their breakfast, they eat rashers and eggs and bread and stuff".......meaning we need cash to survive and feed ourselves in retirement, not funds and technical products. Paddy & John discuss why this matters and how we can begin to consider catering for our retirement. Recorded in a busy pu...

Many of us deal with budgets in a work environment, everything revolves around budgets. Yet for many the thoughts of budgeting our own finances seems alien! Paddy & John discuss the merits and the ways to approach budgeting, and most importantly WHY bother! A large emphasis is on identifying your own personal Financial Goal, then and only then will budgeting be an activity you'll be motivated to a...

For many establishing an emergency fund may seem like an unnecessary hassle, or indeed an impossible mountain to climb. Your new co-host, and Paddy discuss the ins and outs and ways to get started on this journey. This is the first Podcast the 2 guys have embarked on together, so go easy on them! Thanks for tuning in. Paddy.   Now available on iTunes for iPhone, and Podcast Addict for all Android....

Hi There! Many folk think that Financial Planners and Advisors have all the answers, the truth is that YOU have the answers, and we provide the technical advice & the tools to get you to where you want to go. Plus, a basic overview of the 6 key foundations to financial freedom. Plus, some dodgy singing! As always, thanks for tuning in. Paddy.  

What a day for Informed Decisions, and all the fans of Personal Finance in Ireland and beyond! This is the very first episode of what is Ireland's very first dedicated Personal Finance & Financial Planning Podcast! This introductory episode is aimed at giving you a sense of who Paddy is, and what he's aiming to share with you over this podcast. Thanks to all our supporters and hopefully all our li...