Managing Finances in Difficult Times

15/09/2025 38 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4

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Practical Guidance on Support and PlanningPlanning for illness or death is never easy—but financial stress doesn’t have to make it harder. In this episode, Tara speaks with a seasoned financial advisor Colm O’Flaherty of Neptune Financial about the supports, grants and practical steps that can help families navigate costs around serious illness, lost income, and bereavement. Whether for you, caring for someone, or just want to be prepared, this conversation is packed with accessible, helpful advice.Discover The Journey Together, a podcast by North West Hospice Charity. Hear advice, personal stories, guidance and emotional support for patients, families, and caregivers navigating palliative care.“Money is safety. It helps us to feel safe—consciously and unconsciously”“I’ve sat in both chairs—the one where there was life insurance, and the one where there wasn’t. It doesn’t bring the person back… but it helps.“Those pillars that we talk about — physical well-being, psychological and emotional — the backbone of all of this is your financial well-being. If that’s not there, the pillars fall.”Planning ahead isn’t about money—it’s about kindness.”Referenced LinksMy Welfare.ieGov.ieCitizens Information.ieHSE.ieGuest: Colm O’Flaherty, Neptune FinancialHost: Tara Rafter, The Navigation CoachShow music: #mobygratis @mobygratisEpisode Sponsor: North West Hospice Charity Shop⁠This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Verver⁠⁠by ⁠⁠⁠⁠North West Hospice Charity⁠⁠