The €9 Cup Cakes that changed how we think about money

The Irish FIRE Podcast by Michael Houghton

Apr 23, 202514:51Business

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 technical...

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