The changing culture of women's finances: 'Let’s remove the stigma around money and ambition'

Ireland's gender wealth gap runs deep, writes Kirstie McDermott. From viral finance influencers to record female investment client numbers, a new generation of women is rewriting the rules on money.

Spending advisor Aoife Healy (@shehasreceipts) pictured at The Hat Maker Hotel in Dungarvan. Picture: Noel Sweeney

Gone are the days of bunging a few quid in a Post Office account each week, or stashing cash in an old biscuit tin against some future rainy day. Now, if you’re looking for ways to manage your money, there is a bewildering array of options available.

From the pillar banks to the credit union, and yes, the aforementioned post office, Ireland’s bricks and mortar financial institutions offer current accounts, credit cards, savings, loans, foreign exchange, mortgages, and more. There are also the rising neo-banks such as Revolut and Monzo, which exist via apps and make payments and transfers a cinch.