A new Code of Practice for Cancer Survivors seeking mortgage protection insurance has been introduced – known as the Right to be Forgotten! We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. Thanks to advances in screening and treatment Ireland has up to 200,000 cancer survivors, and each year there are approx. 44,000 new […]
Your Second Life !
Really enjoyed Standard Life’s webinar this morning – Inspiring a Conversation. It’s aim was to inspire more conversations with women on retirement planning. It was an energetic and thought provoking conversation. We need to help women plan for their “Second Life” – not Retirement! How do we do this without using the P word? 😉 […]
This one goes out to all you ladies!
To celebrate International Women’s Day we are runnig a special offer for the month of March. Our Financial Planning Service is being offered to all women at half-price for March only. Thats only €125 to put a roadmap of your financial future in place. We can help give you clarity around your finances now and […]
Did you work in the UK at some stage?
You may be one of the many Irish people who worked in the UK and returned to work in Ireland. If so you will have gaps in your National Insurance (NI) record which count towards you qualifying for the UK State Pension. These gaps mean that you may not be entitled to the full UK […]
A realistic budget that works !
As we are well into the New Year now is a good time to look at your budget and review your finances for the coming year. Budgeting will help you understand if you are living within your means or it can help you make your money work harder for you. It’s a great way to […]
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas
We had a lovely lunch yesterday at the French Table, just around the corner from our new offices. Great to have the time to catch up outside the office and fabulous food. Highly recommend a visit to this fab restaurant.
Volatility in the markets causing you worry? We tend to forget that volatility is part and parcel of investing. Changes in values will happen over time – both upwards and downwards! Investors often ask what they should do when the markets experience a period of uncertainty. Simply sticking with your long-term financial plan […]
Phone lines down due to technical difficulties
Our phone lines are down due to technical difficulties. Please contact us by email on deirdre@sunrisefinancialplanning.ie or by mobile on 086-3710100 during office hours whilst we rectify this issue.
Attention – are you a KBC or Ulster Bank customer?
The past few months have seen both KBC and Ulster Bank announce their exit strategy from the Irish marketplace. In preparation for this, both banks are encouraging their customers to research their alternatives, utilise supports, and get ready to switch banks. The have said they will work with customers to aid them in […]
Kids & Pocket Money: The 5 Best Places to put it and foster savings habits
It is that time of year again when children across the country have just made their First Holy Communion or Confirmation. Celebrations were back to normal this year allowing us to celebrate these memorable occasions in the company of family and friends. Children throughout Ireland received gifts, mostly in cash and although cash gifts […]