Ask About Wealth

Using a cautionary tale from the Celtic Tiger days and hard-earned experience, Paul exposes how biased information leads to poor decisions, and why impartial guidance is rarer (and more valuable) than most people realise.Key Takeaways:The costly Budapest property story every investor should hearHow to tell if your financial advice is truly independentWhy even factually correct information can still misleadThe one rule Ireland’s wealthy follow, and you should tooIf you want to make smarter, more informed financial decisions, without getting sold to then this episode is essential listening.Join The Masterclass:https://askaboutwealth.ie/MasteringYourFinancesAsk About Wealth helps Ireland’s high earners preserve and grow wealth:https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealthJoin the Masterclass:

In this episode, Paul sits down once again with Aidan McLoughlin, Group Managing Director of ITC, to discuss how pensions can be used far beyond traditional retirement saving, as powerful tools for long-term wealth accumulation, tax sheltering, property investment, and legacy planning.They also dig into Malta-based retirement structures, why more Irish clients are using them, and how they can legally reduce tax and increase flexibility.Some episode highlights:• The overlooked tax and asset protection benefits of private pension structures• How Irish pension rules compare to Malta’s, and why flexibility matters• Pension borrowing, non-recourse lending, and property investing within your fund• The mistake in pension death benefits most people don’t see coming• Why early pension planning is now more crucial than everThis is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, consultants, and professionals looking to preserve wealth, protect family assets, and retire on their own terms.Join The Masterclass:https://askaboutwealth.ie/MasteringYourFinancesAsk About Wealth helps Ireland’s high earners preserve and grow wealth:https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealthJoin the Masterclass:

In this episode, Paul talks with private equity expert Kevin MacSweeny about how entrepreneurs can release equity, unlock value, and scale their businesses. Without losing control.Key takeaways:Why equity release can help founders de-risk and still double or triple their businessThe difference between working in the business vs. on the business, and why it mattersWhy minority equity stakes don’t mean minority control (if structured properly)How private investors access deals with real ownership and alignment, not just productsWhat kind of businesses attract private equity: the numbers, the mindset, and the journeyAsk about wealth helps Ireland’s high earners preserve and grow wealth.https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth

Sole Trader vs. Partnership vs. Limited Company: Which is Best for Your Business in Ireland?In this video, we delve into the three primary business structures in Ireland. Sole tradership, partnership, and limited companies. We explore the tax implications, risks, and wealth creation potential associated with each structure.Learn why limited companies often offer superior tax benefits and greater asset protection. If you're deciding on the best structure for your business, this video provides essential insights to help you make an informed choice.Ask about wealth helps Ireland’s high earners preserve and grow wealth.https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth

Markets are down, headlines are panicking, but should you be?In this episode, Paul explains why most investors worry at exactly the wrong time and how to stay calm, rational, and profitable when markets drop.💡 You’ll learn:- Why "you haven’t lost money" unless you sell- How pensions = stock market exposure (whether you realise it or not)- The truth about lifestyle funds and automatic sell signals- Why capitalism is built to boom and bust- The McIlroy mindset every long-term investor needsIf you’re invested in the stock market directly or through a pension this is essential listening.Ask about wealth helps Ireland’s high earners preserve and grow wealth.https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth

This Week on the Ask About Wealth PodcastNot all investments are created equal, and not all of them should do the same job.In this episode, Paul breaks down the real reason most people mess up their investment strategy, and how to avoid it with the core and satellite approach.💡 You’ll learn:Why your investment objectives matter more than your attitude to riskHow to separate financial freedom assets from surplus assetsThe mistake of drawing income from growth-focused investmentsWhy the financial industry’s idea of “risk” is actually just volatilityHow to match the right asset class to the right goal, using decades of history, not guessworkThis is essential listening if you’re building, protecting, or passing on serious wealth.Ask about wealth helps Ireland’s high earners preserve and grow wealth.https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth

This week on the Ask About Wealth Podcast we sit down with international tax strategist Peter Ferrigno to unpack the misunderstood world of tax residency and citizenship by investment and how the right move at the right time could legally save you millions.In this episode:🔹 Why residency planning matters long before a liquidity event🔹 The truth about “Golden Visas” and how they really work🔹 How to legally reduce (or eliminate) tax on capital gains, pensions, or dividends🔹 The biggest misconceptions about becoming tax resident abroad🔹 How high-income earners can access EU or global residency from €250KThis episode is a must-listen for anyone considering selling a business, relocating, or building global wealth intelligently.You can get in contact with Peter directly here: https://www.instagram.com/peter.ferrigno/Ask about wealth helps Ireland’s high earners preserve and grow wealth.https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth

This week on the Ask About Wealth Podcast we’re joined by property investor and educator Gavin J. Gallagher, who went from a €60M fortune to -€16M debt, and rebuilt. This is a rare look inside the mindset, mistakes, and learnings of someone who has truly been through it all.In this episode:🔹The mindset traps that lead investors to over-leverage and under-think🔹The 4 key forces that impact every investor, and how to manage them🔹When (and how) to use leverage, structure, and private capital in property🔹Why most people get property due diligence completely wrongEssential listening for anyone serious about building wealth through property, and keeping it.You can learn more about Gavin's coaching business here: https://www.elitepropertyaccelerator.com/You can follow him on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthefacadeAsk about wealth helps Ireland’s high earners preserve and grow wealth.https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth