Podcast series discussing various aspects of managing your finances. Including debt management, loans, saving, investments, insurance, pre and post retirement planning, business and family protection, and other related matters.
Paula Maguire interviews John Miller about understanding pension options when leaving a job, emphasizing the value of professional financial advice.
15 Oct 2024
Episode 14_ Upgrading your home and Available Grants
In this episode, Paula chats with Brian McIntyre, Programme Manager for High Performance Homes with the SEAI.ie. They discuss what upgrading and retrofitting your home means, what work you can get done to improve your home, and the available grants and loans to assist you.
18 Sept 2024
Episode 13_Retirement Options and Post Retirement Advice
In this episode Paula chats with John Miller about the retirement options available to you when you retire from your employment. John provides some information about each option. They also discuss why it is so important to get independent financial advice on your options to assist you in making the best and most informed decision about your pension and why it is important to take regular advice throughout your retirement.
10 May 2024
Episode 12_Volunteering with your Credit Union
In this episode, Paula chats with Board member and vice-Chair, Austin O'Keeffe, about why he volunteered to serve on the Board of the credit union. He provides information about what the role entails, how much of a time commitment is involved, the training and education programme, and who would be best suited to the volunteer roles.
18 Apr 2024
Episode 11_Don't be a Money Mule
In this episode we look at the very topical issue of criminals using money mules. Paula chats with Tracey Thunder, the money laundering reporting officer of Lucan Credit Union, about money laundering, terrorist financing and what a money mule is. They give some advice as to how you and your loved ones can avoid getting caught up in such criminal activity. They also discuss the impact a criminal conviction for money laundering could have on your future and ability to travel.
17 Apr 2024
Episode 10_The Fair Deal Scheme Explained
In this episode Paula chats with Tom Murray of FairDealAdvice.ie about the HSE run Fair Deal nursing home support scheme, how this works, and what your contribution of nursing home care will be under the scheme. Tom gives plenty of tips about selecting a nursing home and the pitfalls to avoid.
17 Apr 2024
Episode 9_The Social Impact of Credit Unions in Ireland
In this episode, Paula chats with Dave McAuley, the CEO of Donore Credit Union, the first and oldest credit union in Ireland. They will be discussing why credit unions were founded, the impact they have on their local communities, and their continued relevance today.
17 Apr 2024
Episode 8_Business Protection & Employee Benefits
In this episode, Paula chats again with John Miller about how a small business can best protect itself and it's employees. John gives advise on how partnerships especially can protect their business in the event that a partner passes away. He also advises on how businesses can attract and retain employees by offering an attractive package of financial services to employees, including pension, death in service insurance and permanent health insurance.
12 Apr 2024
Episode 7_The Importance of having access to credit
Lorraine Corcoran from Afanite, joins Paula to discuss why it is important to always have a source of credit that you can draw on when needed, and why it is so important to manage and protect that credit source so it's there when you need it. Lorraine and Afanite led the project to introduce the Personal Microcredit Loans (It makes sense) to credit unions in Ireland.
2 Apr 2024
Episode 6_Savings & Investments
In this episode, Paula chats with John Miller about savings options open to members externally and through the credit union. They also discuss the current market and interest rates, and things people need to watch out for. John also gives information about the unit-linked savings and investment options available with the life companies through Lucan District Credit Union.
19 Mar 2024
Episode 5_Wills, Probate & Power of Attorney
In this episode, Paula chats with Dermot Coyne and Andrea Clarke of Coyne Solicitors, Lucan Village. They will be discussing why people should make a will, the benefits of having a will and some of the issues that could occur should you pass without leaving a will. They will also discuss probate, what it is and the process involved. Finally, Dermot talks about enduring Power of Attorney and the new Decision Support Framework.
28 Feb 2024
Episode 4_Home & Motor Insurance Tips
Paula chats with Paul Walsh of Peopl.ie Insurance about how you can get the best value out of your house and motor insurance, some of the pitfalls to be aware of, and how you can get better value when buying a house or motor insurance policy.
14 Feb 2024
Episode 3_Protecting your Family
In this episode, Paula Maguire, CEO of Lucan District Credit Union discusses how we can best protect our family from a financial perspective. She is joined by John Miller, the in-house Financial Advisor in the credit union.
31 Jan 2024
Episode 2_Loans and your credit union
In this episode, Paula chats with Tracey Thunder about the loans available in Lucan District Credit Union. How people can apply for the loans, and how they will be assessed for credit.
12 Jan 2024
Episode 1_Planning for your retirement
In this episode, Paula Maguire, CEO of Lucan District Credit Union chats with Financial Advisor, John Miller about why your should plan for your retirement and the importance of getting advice to help you make the best decisions for you. He also discusses post-retirement and why advise is still important.
12 Jan 2024
Money Talks_Podcast introduction
Introducing our new Podcast series, Money Talks, where we will discuss managing your finances and the credit union. We will provide accessible information on retirement planning, savings & investments, protecting your family and your business, the importance of making a will, probate, power of attorney, the fair deal scheme, employee benefits and the importance of having access to credit. Please click on the follow button to ensure that you will automatically be notified of new episodes.
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