- Following 677
- Followers 131K
- Engagement 0.51%
- Avg likes 443
- Avg comments 352
About Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert
Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert (@askpaul.ie) is a Financial Consultant creator on Instagram, also filed under Finance and Trading. The account has 130,956 followers and 1,259 published posts. Recent posts average 443 likes and 352 comments, an engagement rate of 0.51%.
An audience of 131K puts Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert in the mid-tier, between 100,000 and 1 million followers. Set against 677 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 193 followers per account Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert follows. Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert under 4 categories, led by Financial Consultant and followed by Finance, Trading and Day Trading.
The Instagram bio for Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert runs to 15 words across 3 lines. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert dates from June 2025.
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1,259 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert, 9 are videos and 1 is a carousel. That mix leans toward videos. Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert has built a substantial archive of 1,259 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 104 followers for each post published. Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert also keeps 14 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 56 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include planning, pension, money, advice and same. The captions tag #askpaul, #irelandfinance, #irishfinance, #wealthmanagement and #investingireland.
Paul's advice might surprise you. Because it's not just about lotto wins. Inheritance, redundancy, pension lump sums... the same rules apply.
And rule number one? Don't tell a soul🤫
Watch to find out why👇
#WealthManagement #Investingireland #IrelandFinance #askpaul
on both financial advice
and also managing to raise a shed load of cash for worthy charities,
As he did for during there 24-hour marathon fundraiser
where he didn’t just walk 500 miles but instead ran it!
Or did the sweat beads just occur from the intense pressure of public modelling?
He seemed to take it all in his stride, so fair play Paul.
Thanks for your art appreciation and extra donation:)
Cheers,
Your friendly neighbourhood goat 🐐
Andy
#livecaricature #irishcharity #giftofgiving #lauralynn #askpaul
SEVEN. BILLION.
Now, your estate might not be quite that size, but the same problem applies.
No plan equals a massive bill for the people you leave behind.
Bernard and Paul break down why inheritance tax planning isn’t just for billionaires👇
#InheritanceTax #EstatePlanning #IrishFinance #FinancialPlanning
Paul Merriman from AskPaul.ie advises on how to clear personal debt, with Anna Daly on Lunchtime Live.
Yes. But not in the way most people think...
Here’s the truth and why it matters more than you’d expect. Link in bio👇
#Pensions #TaxRelief #IrishFinance
Planning for retirement in your 20s feels like planning a trip to Mars.
In your 50s? More like packing for a flight that leaves next week.
Here’s what to focus on at every stage 👇
#IrelandFinance #PensionIreland #RetirementPlanning
Paul Merriman from AskPaul.ie takes Andrea Gilligan through common financial mistakes.
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We have a FREE Mortgage Overpayment Guide to help you understand exactly how it works and how much you could save. It’s simple, practical, and could be a total game-changer for your mortgage strategy.
Comment “MORTGAGE” below to get your free copy. 👇
And don’t forget to save this post so you can revisit it when you’re ready to make smart money moves. 🙂
#mortgage #mortgageoverpayments #moneysavingtips #smartmoney #mortgageguide
It’s never too early to think about building wealth for your children. Whether you're planning for their education, helping them onto the property ladder, or just teaching smart money habits, starting early with the right investment strategy can make all the difference. 💡
Watch now for jargon-free investment tips for parents, along with practical advice on how to grow your money, save consistently, and build long-term wealth for your family. You don’t need a big income, just the right mindset and a solid plan.
Watch now, save for later, and start taking control of your family’s financial future today. 👍
#askpaul #investsmart #growyourmoney #financialtips #wealthbuilding
#retirement #planning #pension #taxefficient #fyp
Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert's engagement
Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.51%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 196 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert's posts, at 443 likes and 352 comments on average, about 1.3 likes per comment.
Engagement rate
0.51%
- Avg likes
- 443
- Avg comments
- 352
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 196
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Who is Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert?
Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert (@askpaul.ie) is a Financial Consultant creator on Instagram, also filed under Finance and Trading. Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert runs to 15 words across 3 lines.
How many followers does Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert have?
Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert has 130,956 followers on Instagram (131K). Set against 677 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 193 followers per account Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert follows. Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert has built a substantial archive of 1,259 posts.
What is Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert's engagement rate?
Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.51%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 196 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert's posts, at 443 likes and 352 comments on average, about 1.3 likes per comment.
What does Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert post about on Instagram?
Flinque files Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert under 4 categories, led by Financial Consultant and followed by Finance, Trading and Day Trading. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert, 9 are videos and 1 is a carousel. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert repeatedly use the words planning, pension, money, advice and same. Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert's captions carry hashtags such as #askpaul, #irelandfinance and #irishfinance. Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert writes those captions mainly in English. Paul Merriman | Personal Finance Expert keeps 14 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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