Category: <span>Financial Wellbeing</span>

Ignoring the TikTok money advice: you don’t need to take out credit to get a mortgage!

There is a broad misconception that to qualify for a mortgage, applicants need to have taken out credit before. As mortgage applications go here in Ireland, this is wrong! Mortgage…

No point blaming the bankers for low returns

Interest rates are coming down. This is really positive news for those with loans directly linked to ECB interest rates. Like those with tracker mortgages. But for those with cash,…

What happens to driving tests and car insurance when A.I. takes over?

Over the past few weeks, the trade tariff war launched by the U.S. has thrown a lifeline to the driving instruction industry across Ireland. When it comes to car companies…

Why you never pay the full rate of tax you might think you do

Tax is a complicated business. And for most taxpayers, many struggle to correctly identify how much they actually pay each year. Little wonder that so few take full advantage of…

Filing for a tax refund in Ireland

You do not need to file a tax return in Ireland. However, if you have items like tax refunds, credits etc that you feel you are entitled to, then you…

What Are Tariffs and How Do They Affect You? 

Frank Conway is a qualified financial adviser and the founder of MoneyWhizz. He has worked in the personal finance industry for 30 years, in the US and Ireland. He has…

The things people do that drive financial planners crazy.

Earning income is your greatest source of building financial security. And by the time the tax authorities have taken their slice, essential bills are paid, and you have some fun,…

Be fraud aware for your financial wellbeing

The following alert has been received by a member of the public. The screenshot of the image below is a sample of an attempted fraud / scam doing the rounds…

In addition to financial literacy, people seek financial fairness!

As the Department of Finance prepares to launch its National Financial Literacy Strategy later this week, the question on the minds of many starting out in their careers is not…

Free financial education resources across Ireland

By Frank Conway Every day, I work with adults across Ireland on their financial planning needs. Some are employed in jobs that do not always pay a lot. Others are…

UK pension buyback anomalies

By Frank Conway A few weeks ago, I was assisting a client on their UK pension buyback questions. Having worked in the UK for 13 years, they now wanted to…

8 ways the DeepSeek entry in the A.I. race will impact you

Today’s stock market meltdown happened because a lot of smart people spent too much money on developing A.I. technologies in Silicon Valley. At the same time, over in China, a…

Overpay a mortgage or top-up a pension? Where you put your money can really make a difference!

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.

Why you should always confirm your PRSI credits

With changes to qualifying for the State pension (contributory) well under way, people are urged to check their details. This is particularly important for anyone with earned tax credits from abroad.  This is especially…

Why inflation is always your greatest financial risk

Inflation is one of the four major risks to your financial wellbeing. And even though it has fallen significantly since peaking in late 2022, its corrosive impact never goes away.…

Tax implications on ETF’s in Ireland

Ireland is home to the greatest concentration of Exchange Traded Fund providers in Europe. It is also home to one of the most severe tax regimes in respect to fund…

Retirement planning as part of a successful financial wellbeing approach

Planning for financial wellbeing in retirement takes a long-term approach. It should be done factoring for inflation and personal needs today.

5 Budget Tips for Budget Success in 2025

Put a budgeting plan in place for financial success in 2025. But don’t over-complicate it, keep it simple, manageable and achievable.

Changes to State Pension calculations will impact Irish that lived abroad.

If you worked abroad, you are likely to be impacted by changes to the State pension calculations. So it will be important to understand actions you need to take.

MoneyWhizz Wellbeing Seminars

For working families, preparing for life events has always been important. But with so many areas of personal finance to consider, where do you begin? At MoneyWhizz, we have developed…

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