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Irish Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
The Juggle: the issues facing women with young children when balancing childcare and their careers
This week we're looking at the Juggle that women with young children have to make in Ireland to find a work-life balance. It's an age-old problem in Ireland with no solution yet in sight. Margaret Ward writes about Work issues each week for the Irish Times as well as running her own consultancy business Clear Eye and she's written a series of articles on the Juggle in recent weeks. Aideen Finnegan is an audio producer with The Irish Times and the host of the Better with Money podcast. She has two young children, and you'll hear her tell host Ciarán Hancock about the daily grind she and her husband face to get their kids to creche and school while also commuting to work to earn a living. Both of them offer their clear views on what Government and employers need to do to help young mothers balance their responsibilities at home and in the workplace. READ MORE Also in this episode of Inside Business, Donald Trump recently got his Big Beautiful Act through Congress, which allows for major cuts in taxation while boosting spending in key areas to support his policies. It will also involve cuts in Medicaid and other assistance offered to the most vulnerable in the US. Keith Duggan joins host Ciarán on the line from Washington to discuss this and the latest developments in Trump's tariff threats. Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound.
Irish Times
02-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
The ultimate tax break you need to take advantage of
Alright fine, we'll admit it. This episode of the Better with Money podcast is about pensions. But we're unpacking them in a way that won't melt your brain, we promise. Whether you've started late or haven't even taken one out yet, deputy business editor Dominic Coyle explains: How part time work or staying at home to care for children can leave you poor in later life How to start from scratch, or level up a basic pension plan Understanding jargon How employer contributions can help double your pension pot How to maximise the state's contribution Ways you can offset the disadvantage of starting later Sneaky charges you need to watch out for Don't think of it as a pension. Think of it as a bucket list fund for your 'second act'. READ MORE Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Declan Conlon and Aideen Finnegan. Dominic answers your personal finance questions every week in The Irish Times. You can send your queries to For more jargon-free and impartial pension tips, go to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) You can read Dominic Coyle and Joanne Hunt's recent articles on the gender pension gap here and here .
Irish Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Is a side-hustle worth it in Ireland? The type of jobs available and how much you can really make
What's traditionally been known as the 'nixer' in Ireland is recognised more widely on social media as the side hustle. Most people's understanding of the term is additional income that supplements a person's PAYE earnings. As with many other trends, Instagram and TikTok 's algorithms churn out an Americanised version of the phenomenon where grind culture is revered and stories of multi-million dollar businesses - born on smartphones while loading the laundry - are legion. But as with other viral social media movements, the reality is often very different and has its own nuances specific to an Irish context. READ MORE At a time when many people are living pay cheque to pay cheque the allure of additional income - gilded with the Paris filter - is obvious. So what side jobs are available to those of us already working 40-plus hours a week? How do you assess what work would work for you? Will be worth the extra effort? Deirdre O'Keeffe is a Kildare-based book keeper and mentor who coaches clients through the process of choosing a side hustle, figuring out how to make it work and crucially, understanding their tax liability. In this episode of Better With Money she explains the process she goes through with them, how to spot scams and how side hustles can be valuable exercises in testing out a business idea. Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Declan Conlon and Aideen Finnegan.
Irish Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
‘It's not about a life of misery. It's managing the money you have'
Track your spending, pay yourself first and set your financial goals. That is the advice from Irish Times consumer affairs correspondent and Pricewatch editor, Conor Pope . Yeah, but literally how though? It's hard to budget in Ireland where costs are so high and wages haven't kept up for so many of us. READ MORE For those who are comfortable with spreadsheets, budgeting is a simple case of column A and column B; charting their incomings and outgoings. But if you struggle to budget and wonder where you are going wrong, episode one of our new podcast series Better with Money is a refreshingly spreadsheet-free zone. This no-nonsense guide is devoid of jargon and heavy on solidarity and we won't be trying to dissuade you from your matcha lattes or bottomless brunches. 'It's not about living a life of misery. It's about managing the money you have without draining the colour from your life,' says Pope. Listen on the player above or search for Better with Money wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Declan Conlon and Aideen Finnegan. Resources mentioned in this episode: Spendee budgeting app MABS bugeting tool CCPC budgeting tool Charles Duhigg Revolut vaults explainer An Post Money jars Bonkers Switcher
Irish Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Bad with money? Our new podcast Better with Money gives practical advice for fixing your finances
If you've always been a bit a mess with money, and it's really time you got your act together, Better With Money from The Irish Times is the podcast for you. Whether you're brutal at budgeting, interested in investing or hoping for your own home - host Aideen Finnegan speaks to people who've been there and done that. In episode one, Aideen and Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent Conor Pope take a look at the crucial first step on the path to sustainable finances: getting a grip on your expenditure. So don't feel bad if you don't know your assets from your elbow – check out Better With Money from The Irish Times. Episode one is available on Tuesday, May 12th. READ MORE
