Practical Guidance on Support and Planning
Planning 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.
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“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 Links
My Welfare.ie
Gov.ie
Citizens Information.ie
HSE.ie
Guest: Colm O’Flaherty, Neptune Financial
Host: Tara Rafter, The Navigation Coach
Show music: #mobygratis @mobygratis
Episode Sponsor: North West Hospice Charity Shop
This podcast is produced by Verver
by North West Hospice Charity
