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Informed Decisions Independent Financial Planning & Money Podcast

If you are looking for Independent voice on Investing, Retirement Planning & Financial Planning Podcast in Ireland, you may have just found it! Join me, Paddy Delaney as we talk straight and steer you towards a better financial future. Take control of your financial future and develop successful habits with your money. Join Paddy Delaney on Ireland's award-winning Personal Finance & Financial Planning Podcast & Blog. He aims to cuts through the sometimes confusing jargon of financial products and services, to help you make informed financial decisions, for you........No nonsense, straight up fact, and a little bit of a laugh at the same time! The Podcast is on a mission to enable it's listeners provide themselves with better financial futures, and ultimately to make a positive difference in the lives of listeners. Thanks so much for checking out the show! You can get in touch by email: admin@informeddecisions.ie Paddy Delaney Qualified Financial Advisor Qualified Retirement Planning Advisor Qualified General Insurance Practitioner Qualified Executive Coach
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Now displaying: June, 2025
Jun 30, 2025

This week I flashback to a podcast from 2021! While it is a few years old its a common and important question.

Key takeaways

  • How big your pension should be when you start drawing down income
  • How big your pension should be at various stages of your life
  • What you can do if it's not as big as you would like it to be!
  • How to live 14.9% longer!

I hope it helps!

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Jun 23, 2025

In this week's podcast I chat with Dr. Daniel Crosby. He discusses the evolution of behavioral finance over the past eight years, reflecting on the growing acceptance and understanding of the field. He shares insights from his latest book, 'The Soul of Wealth,' emphasising the importance of health, happiness, and meaningful spending. The discussion also covers the role of community in financial behavior, the impact of delayed gratification, and the future of wealth management in an AI-driven world. Crosby highlights the necessity of practical applications in financial education and the importance of understanding one's relationship with money.

Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist, author, behavioral finance expert and asset manager who applies his study of market psychology to everything from financial product design to security selection.

Key takeaways

  • Behavioral finance has gained significant traction in the last eight years.
  • Investors today are better educated and more disciplined than in the past.
  • The focus of behavioral finance is shifting from avoiding mistakes to enhancing well-being.
  • Health is a crucial component of wealth and happiness.
  • Experiences often bring more joy than material possessions.
  • Delayed gratification is a powerful tool for achieving long-term goals.
  • Community and social connections enhance financial well-being.
  • AI will play a significant role in the future of wealth management.
  • Practical applications of financial wisdom are essential for real change.
  • Creativity is vital for personal and professional growth.

I hope it helps!

The Soul of Wealth: 50 reflections on money and meaning

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Jun 16, 2025

In this week's podcast #334 I take a look ARFs

If you google 'best ARF Fund in Ireland' today, you will get many results.

The first few are of course paid-for, sponsored adverts from firms who want your clicks (and are paying handsomely for them!). There are then quite a few other firms who have written about this 'best ARF fund in Ireland' topic.

This week I share a very short piece which shows the actual outcomes of a scenario where one invested in different funds, portfolios and companies over the past decade or more, and what we can learn from it.

And if anyone needs a reminder, an ARF is an Approved Retirement Fund. It is what happens to most of our personal pensions when we start drawing income from them, if we have not chosen an annuity pension. More on all this here if you want a refresh!

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Jun 9, 2025

In this week's episode, I explore crucial financial planning lessons for Irish families, highlighting examples where small oversights led to significant tax bills. 

Discover how one family's misunderstanding of Ireland's Dwelling House Exemption resulted in an unexpected €77,000 tax liability, and how another family's mismanagement of the Small Gift Exemption cost them over €65,000.

Learn essential strategies for gifting, saving, and inheritance planning, and understand why precise adherence to tax regulations, supported by expert advice, is key to safeguarding your family's financial legacy.

  • Good intentions aren’t enough - strict compliance with Irish tax law is essential.

  • Document and complete transactions properly - incomplete paperwork can lead to significant taxes.

  • The Small Gift Exemption (€3,000 annually) must involve actual yearly transfers - accumulating gifts without documentation won't satisfy Revenue.

  • Seek professional financial and legal advice early to avoid costly errors in wealth transfer and inheritance planning.

  • Understand clearly defined tax exemptions like the Dwelling House Exemption - missing even one condition can result in major unexpected taxes.

Hope it helps!

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