Money must be one of the greatest inventions of all time. Thanks to money, the work we do can be quickly and easily converted into cash. A farmer in Kerry…
The development and evolution of money is one of mankind’s greatest inventions! Whether it’s a farmer, train driver, banker, politician, or something else, the value of work can be seamlessly…
This week, the Irish Government announced that some mortgage interest relief would be made available to mortgage holders. It was, in the overall scale of budgetary measures a relatively modest…
Over the course of the last 2 years, one thing has become clear. Many employees across Ireland are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. A significant number of people in their…
Whether or not banks increase deposit rates will not make a whole lot of difference to savers. Even if banks or the State increase yields on savings accounts or State…
Tax relief is not created equal, some are more beneficial than others and many consumers sense this! There are about 80 different consumer tax reliefs in Ireland today. Some are…
The pay controversy at RTE has confirmed an important lesson when it comes to financial wellbeing. Nothing is more permanent than change! And change in personal circumstances can come from…
German valleys and dollar bills – The word dollar originated from the German term, thaler, a shortened version of the word Joachimthalers. The word thaler comes from the German root…
Capital Gains Tax on Shares in Ireland Ireland does not have a particularly strong tradition on the purchase and sale of equities (shares). And, where it does, it can sometimes…
While inflation remains stubbornly high, the ECB will have little choice but to keep increasing interest rates. For many mortgage holders, this can pose a challenge.