How to Make It: The Money Habits Behind Financial Independence - with David Ferns
In this episode, Michael talks with David Ferns, author of the recently released financial independence book How to Make It.David is based i...
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The Irish FIRE Podcast
Michael discusses financial independence in an Irish context. Join him as he shares stories of his own journey towards financial independence, interviews others on FIRE related topics and tr...
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20 of 126 episodesEarly Retirement Here We Come!
In this episode Michael shares his thinking behind his decision to step away from full-time work and begin early retirement before turning 4...
When Is Enough, Enough? A FI Catch-Up with Tom
Tom was last on the podcast in early 2024, when he shared his journey of going all in on property as a route towards financial independence....
7 Years of The Irish FIRE Podcast
In this episode, Michael marks seven years of The Irish FIRE Podcast with a personal update on how his own FIRE journey has progressed and e...
Having a Blast with Alan and Katie Donegan
In this episode of The Irish FIRE Podcast, Michael speaks with Alan and Katie Donegan, who reached financial independence and retired in 201...
The Ask About Wealth Interview, with Paul Overy
In this episode, Michael sits down with Paul Overy from Ask About Wealth - a highly experienced financial planner with decades in the indust...
FIRE VS Financial Advisors - an Interview with Robert Whelan
In this episode, Michael talks with Robert Whelan, from Rockwell Financial. Originally from Carlow and now living in Dublin, Robert shares h...
8 Years Later: The FIRE Mistakes That Shaped My Journey
In this episode, Michael shares the full story of his journey to financial independence - from moving to Ireland from New Zealand in 2011, t...
I Hate Bidding Wars
In this episode, Michael shares why he refuses to get dragged into bidding wars and how that approach has shaped his property investing jour...
Ireland vs New Zealand: A Cost of Living Showdown
It had been eight years since Michael was last in New Zealand - the country where he grew up before moving to Ireland in 2011. When he left,...
21 tiny habits that will help you build wealth in 2026
In this episode, Michael walks through the thinking and habits behind his family’s journey from having nothing saved in 2017 to building a €...
The Power of FIRE
What if FIRE wasn’t about retiring early... but about living a better life? In this personal end-of-year episode, Michael reflects on what F...
Stress Free FIRE - with Brian & Izabela
Brian and Izabela have been active members of the Limerick FI Meet-Up Group since 2019. Recently married, they’re a fantastic example of a c...
Financial Independence VS Financial Freedom
In this episode, Michael reflects on the difference between financial independence (FI) and financial freedom through his own post-FI transi...
What Are You Grinding For?
In this episode, Michael shares the story of Anne, a woman working 65-hour weeks with a two-hour commute who came to a FIRE meet-up looking...
The Freedom Before FI Interview
In this episode, Michael republishes his interview on the Freedom Before FI podcast which covers his journey to financial independence and w...
Life Options in a Post-FI World
In this episode, Michael shares what life really looks like after reaching Financial Independence. Spoiler: it's not all hammocks and golf r...
6 Year Anniversary Special - The Community Strikes Back
In this anniversary episode, Michael invites you into the heart of the Limerick FI community, sharing real stories from local members on the...
What FIRE is Really About
In this episode, Michael shares what a typical Tuesday looks like in his life now - not filled with long workdays or dramatic financial spre...
The €9 Cup Cakes that changed how we think about money
In this episode, Michael shares how a disagreement with his wife over a €9 cupcake sparked a deeper conversation about budgeting and money s...