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 spending. He reflects on his evolving perspective on FIRE now that he’s technically financial independence, and how his life is gradually transitioning into semi-retirement. He also discusses insights from a recent financial review with Ronan from Metis Ireland and answers a question he received in a WhatsApp group about being financially independent as a landlord. Show Notes: Follow Alan & Katie's Youtube Chanel: Become a newsletter subscriber: This episode has been sponsored by KennCo Insurance . KennCo Underwriting Ltd T/A KennCo Insurance is regulated by The Central Bank of Ireland.

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The €9 Cup Cakes that changed how we think about money is an episode from The Irish FIRE Podcast by Michael Houghton.

This episode is 14:51 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2025.

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