Irish Financial Independence & Personal Finance Podcast

21 tiny habits that will help you build wealth in 2026

Tuesday 27th January 2026

In this episode, Michael walks through the thinking and habits behind his family’s journey from having nothing saved in 2017 to building a €800,000 investment portfolio in eight years.

This episode is based on his recent article for The Irish Independent and expands on the real mechanics behind wealth-building: saving first, avoiding lifestyle creep, investing consistently, and letting time do the heavy lifting.

If you've ever felt that FIRE sounds unrealistic, extreme, or only achievable for high earners - this episode is for you.

Show Notes: The original article:

https://www.independent.ie/business/money/21-tiny-habits-that-will-help-you-build-wealth-in-2026/a2046147432.html

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This episode has been sponsored by KennCo Insurance. KennCo Underwriting Ltd T/A KennCo Insurance is regulated by The Central Bank of Ireland.

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21 tiny habits that will help you build wealth in 2026

January 27, 2026

If you've ever felt that FIRE sounds unrealistic, extreme, or only achievable for high earners - this episode is for you.

Show Notes: The original article:

Join the newsletter:

https://www.firepodcast.ie/newsletter