The Cat is Out of the Bag

In this episode, Michael shares the news that he has been asked to write regularly on personal finance for The Irish Independent and how writing on a main stream newspaper has meant that his near FI status is now being shared on a national scale! He discusses the challenges and joys of transitioning to semi-retirement, from embracing flexibility in his work schedule to tackling more household tasks. Looking ahead, Michael outlines his family’s plans for 2025, including a long-awaited trip to New Zealand and paying off a personal loan for solar panels and vehicle upgrades. He explains the financial balancing act of covering these expenses, working less, and managing higher taxes while letting his FI portfolio coast. Show Notes Read The Irish Independent article here:

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The Cat is Out of the Bag is an episode from The Irish FIRE Podcast by Michael Houghton.

This episode is 12:33 long.

This episode was published on Jan 14, 2025.

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