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 […]
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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 […]
What You Need to Know Before Investing in Cryptocurrency
What is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that exists online and was invented in 2008 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto! It is a speculative currency and whilst it can be used to buy items in some shops, its mainly traded as a digital asset to make a profit from investment returns. […]
What the Statistics don’t tell you: The Stories behind Claim Statistics
A claim can never make up for the loss of a loved one. But what it can do is ensure the future you had envisioned for your family is looked after. Receiving a lump sum as a result of a claim on the passing of a loved one; or on diagnosis of […]
Insurance and Irish Women: why do we undervalue ourselves?
Did you know Irish Men Insure themselves more than women ? Most women do not have sufficient Protection in place – whether they are working within the home or employed outside the home. The reason being they simply under value themselves and the work they do! They underestimate the contribution […]
The Irish Property Ladder: 4 must-know schemes
Are you a first-time buyer looking to get the first step on the property ladder? This article explains what you can do to help yourself, and the Government Supports that are available to you as a first-time buyer. But before you begin looking for a suitable property, you will need to know how much […]
