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…
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…
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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…
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Across Ireland today, personal savings are more likely to drive inflation than too much money being lent out. For example, despite a surging population, mortgage lending in Ireland remains stagnant.…
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Late last year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against Kim Kardashian for touting crypto on social media while failing to disclose that she was being paid to do so. Kardashian…
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Financial fitness is important as a life skill. And doing so requires consistency in approach to day-to-day financial decisions.
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Financial wellbeing can only be achieved when others have true financial literacy. This includes the skills to challenge financial advisers when things just don’t seem right.
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Auto-enrolment is designed to get more people saving towards their retirement. This can have far-reaching consequences for their long-term financial wellbeing.
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A higher State pension from age 70 may sound great. But the numbers may no be good for your financial wellbeing.
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Financial exploitation has been called “the crime of the 21st century” that is being committed by a broad spectrum of perpetrators. A key factor in some cases of elder financial…
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It is important to plan for the future. Retirement planning is no exception. Even saving a little can make a big difference to ones financial wellbeing later in life.
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10 key considerations for a business start up in Ireland
The business start up process in Ireland can appear challenging for those starting out for the first time. These 10 key steps are presented to provide a quick and easy overview of points to take into account and plan for.
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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…
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According to the World Health Organization (W.H.O.), an estimated one in eight people globally are living with a mental disorder. As World Mental Health Day approaches (October 10th), it is…
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By Frank Conway According to some media reports today, one can receive a higher State pension if they defer claiming it. At present, the State pension pays out €253 per…
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Food and commodity prices have been extremely volatile in recent months. Their stability is essential to personal financial wellbeing.
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Surging inflation is putting the finances of families all over Ireland under severe pressure and forcing difficult financial decisions. But this will pass. In the meantime, developing some coping strategies is key to financial financial wellbeing.
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There is no excuse not to education young adults about money. Today, across Ireland, the MoneyWhizz financial education programme is available at no cost to schools
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The buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) business model allows online shoppers to split their payments. But big banks are taking note and competing with major implications for BNPL later startups.
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