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For an introduction to discuss EIIS: https://askaboutwealth.ie/professionals/eiis With tax season approaching, the Ask About Wealth podcast revisits Ireland’s Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) with Kevin Canning, CEO of Quintas Capital to unpack how the Scheme works and how you might benefit from it. Highlights include: - How to get up to 50% tax relief on your investment - Investment limits and the typical investor profile - Fund vs direct investment and why due diligence matters - How company directors can use EIIS to extract cash tax-efficiently - What Quintas invests in and how they protect investors on exit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a 1:1 Consultation With Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this episode, Paul is joined by Emmet Savage, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of MyWallSt, for a conversation about how ordinary people can build real wealth through the stock market. Emmet shares the framework he's refined over decades: what a stock looks like before hypergrowth, why you should never keep clipping your winners, why losses are simply part of the game, and why you need less than 1% of your waking hours to get started. To Get In Contact With Emmet: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book a one-to-one consultation with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this episode, Paul walks through a real consult where an "8% rental yield" turned out to be a real return of just 1.33% once tax, costs and inflation were stripped out. The numbers don't lie, and the headline yield the seller quotes is rarely the return you actually get. In this episode, he covers how to turn property from a poor investment into a powerful one, including HMOs, buying inside your pension fund, interest-only loans, the capital allowances 95% of landlords never claim, and the corporate and local authority tenants most investors completely overlook. If you own a rental property, or you're thinking of buying one, this is the episode to watch before you do anything else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book a one-to-one with Paul at https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this episode, Paul walks through a real-world example of how financial planning can lead to a massive reduction in the tax you pay. Paul explains the difference between a salesperson and a true planner, and how dovetailing reliefs can drop your effective tax rate to as low as 0%. He also covers why surplus cash on your company balance sheet is a hidden risk, how it can disqualify you from Entrepreneur and Retirement Relief. If you're a business owner, high earner or anyone with surplus income, this is the kind of planning the high-street market won't show you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a 1:1 consultation with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy This week, Paul hosts Ger Conalty, Head of Health Insurance Services at SYS, to explain that reviewing health insurance is about more than saving money, it’s about getting the right cover for your needs and life stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a 1:1 consultation and more - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this episode Paul looks back at 10 years of returns across the four main asset classes and reveals why two of them actually lost money in real terms once inflation is stripped out. But the real question isn't "what's the best investment?". It's "what's the best investment for me?" Your age, timeframe, existing assets and tax position change the answer completely. And as always, tax is the silent killer of returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book a 1:1 consultation with Paul and more: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy If you would like to get in touch with Steph you can do so here: Contact: https://expattaxes.ie/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wickham-b4aba13b/ In this weeks episode Paul talks to Steph Wickham, Expat Taxes Founder & Award-Winning International Expat Tax Specialist, about Irish tax for anyone moving to or from Ireland. We cover how residency, ordinary residency and domicile shape your tax exposure, the reach of ordinary residency after you leave, common myths around double tax agreements and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Start Your Financial Plan - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy Forget generic figures like "€1 million". Your number depends on being able to answer 5 core questions discussed in this episode. Get these five right, and you have a real target to plan towards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a 1:1 Consultation - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy Revenue says Irish taxpayers are leaving between €400 and €600 million unclaimed every year. In this episode, I break down the five biggest mistakes I see high earners making, and what to do about each one. 00:00 The Tax Gap 00:52 Pensions vs Mortgage Repayment vs Investing 03:25 Accountants vs Tax Planning 06:23 When to Go Limited 09:43 Estate Planning 12:50 Review The Plan 14:23 Next Steps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you would like to get in touch with Sean and his team, you can request an introduction here: https://askaboutwealth.ie/professionals/mortgage-brokers In this episode of the Ask About Wealth Podcast, we break down how the Irish mortgage market really works and what borrowers need to know in 2026. From first-time buyers to switchers and investors, this conversation covers the practical realities behind getting approved, choosing the right lender, and avoiding costly mistakes. In this episode, we discuss: - Why using a mortgage broker can give you access to the full market and better outcomes - The key differences between PAYE, self-employed, and expat mortgage applications - The hidden costs of a mortgage beyond the interest rate (insurance, fees, structure) - When and why you should review or switch your mortgage and how much you could save We also explore how lenders assess income, why limited companies can increase borrowing power, and what current market conditions could mean for interest rates. If you have a mortgage, are planning to buy, or simply want to understand how lending really works in Ireland, this episode will give you a clearer picture of your options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free Tools, Report & Broker Introduction Here - https://linktr.ee/ask.about.property Most Irish property buyers use mortgages but often miss steps that could save money and improve long-term wealth. This episode shares an eight-step checklist that will help you make the right decisions every step of the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book a 1:1 Consultation and Financial Plan with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy This week, Paul sits down with Shane O' Neill from Swissquote to unpack how custody fees quietly erode your wealth, what a transparent trading fee actually looks like, and how a Lombard loan lets you access cash from your portfolio without selling up or triggering a tax bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book a 1:1 Consultation and Financial Plan with Paul - https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy Trust funds separate ownership from control and can help protect young or special-needs beneficiaries, keep assets managed responsibly, and support inheritance-tax planning. The episode compares fixed trusts with discretionary trusts, explains will trusts, and highlights key insights, like capital gains tax on lifetime transfers, CGT uplift on death, and how transferring a home may avoid CGT and affect “Fair Deal” planning. 00:00 Trust Funds Explained 00:52 Why Use a Trust 01:47 Fixed Trust Basics 02:58 Special Needs Planning 05:29 Fixed Trust Tax Perks 06:21 Discretionary Trust 08:09 Trustee Incentives Warning 09:29 Discretion Benefits 10:18 Will Trusts 12:09 Cautions and Tax Traps 13:11 Home Transfers and Fair Deal 14:36 Final Takeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this episode of the Ask About Wealth Podcast, Paul speaks with Eoghan O’Hara, Country Head for Raisin Ireland. They discuss why Irish household deposits earn very low interest, and the opportunity presented by the EU-wide deposit guarantee protection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book a 1:1 Consultation & Financial Plan With Paul: https://askaboutwealth.ie/consultancy In this episode, we break down why inheritance tax can result in the same wealth being taxed twice, and why doing nothing is often the most expensive option of all. We cover: - Why inheritance tax can wipe out over 33% of a family estate, even after a lifetime of income and capital taxes - The key reasons to consider gifting assets during your lifetime, including protecting today’s thresholds and future growth - How control can be retained using trusts and family partnerships, while still reducing tax - Other powerful planning tools, including familial allowances, exempt assets, and Fair Deal planning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.