Irish Financial Independence & Personal Finance Podcast

Couples, Spending and the Gender Pay Gap - with Karena Duane

Friday 2nd October 2026

In this episode of The Irish FIRE Podcast, Michael is joined by Karena Duane, founder of Money, Just For Her. Karena has spent more than 25 years working in Irish financial services and now focuses on helping women build greater confidence and understanding around money.

They also discuss money within relationships, including what happens when couples have very different attitudes towards saving and spending, and why these conversations can be so important.

Karena also shares the story behind Money, Just For Her, why she created it, and some of the financial challenges women can face at different stages of life.

Show Notes:

You can find out more about Karena and Money, Just For Her here:
https://moneyjustforher.com

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This episode has been sponsored by Martina Murphy Solicitor. Legal services with a personal touch.

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