In the meantime, I was on the Superb Diamond Range podcast today talking all things financial independence, pensions, and investing in Ireland in general.

It’s a LONG one (surprise, surprise), so skip to the points you’re interested in.

Full range of topics and quick links below:

Background 2:30

Why I started the blog 5:02

What first got me investing 6:50

What got me working towards financial independence 9:41

How easy it is to invest in Ireland 13:48

What ETFs I’m investing in and why 15:40

Why I’m not investing in bonds 20:50

What investment incentives are available in Ireland 23:44

My beef with pensions 26:24

On being non-conformist and a bit more about our move back to Ireland from Canada 33:08

Why I like Ireland 36:51

Tips if you do invest in a pension 42:07

Why we bought a house instead of renting 47:08

Why paying down your mortgage instead of investing can be a quicker path to financial independence 48:50

Thoughts on investing in property in Ireland 53:06

On the best way to invest a lump sum 57:03

On what my friends/family/colleagues thinks about personal finance 1:01:12

My views on consumer debt and should you invest while you have other debts 1:04:52

On refinancing your mortgage or releasing equity 1:07:57

Book recommendation: 1:12:12

Favourite video games: 1:17:16

Top tips for a 20-something thinking of investing 1:20:05