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Automate your savings to achieve your financial goals

  3rd January 2022 3rd January 2022  Financial Wellbeing, Saving and Investing  ,

As it becomes easier to shop and spend from the comfort of our homes, saving money needs to be easier too. There are some practical ways to automate savings and reach your financial goals.

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Neutralizing the three biggest threats to our financial wellbeing in 2022

  15th December 2021 15th December 2021  Financial Wellbeing, Investing, Retirement Planning

While 2022 is just around the corner, some risks to our financial wellbeing are already here. Inflation, stock market valuations and even interest rates are all in the spotlight and all three have the potential to inflict some financial pain. But it is possible to plan ahead and protect your personal financial wellbeing.

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Just because you can self-invest, should you?

  19th November 2021 19th November 2021  Financial Wellbeing  

There are many DIY investing platforms available today. They offer quick market access and the potential to build personal investment portfolios. But are they the ideal solution for novice investors?

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Q. Should I go the do-it-yourself investing route or use a financial adviser?

  6th October 2021 6th October 2021  Financial Wellbeing, Investing, Questions from the floor, Saving and Investing

People are being presented with an increasing number of options when it comes to investing. Some offer a robust do-it-yourself approach. But just because you can go the DIY route, should you?

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How stagflation can impact our financial wellbeing

  29th September 2021 29th September 2021  Financial Wellbeing

From a personal finance perspective, were stagflation to take hold, it would have a very significant and negative impact on the value of money held in savings, income, pension payments and even employment prospects. As inflation erodes the buying power of money, the real value of money held on deposit falls in tandem with the prevailing rate of inflation.

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How does financial I.Q. impact financial wellbeing?

  14th September 2021 14th September 2021  Financial literacy, Financial Wellbeing, Investing, Questions from the floor

In today’s world of complex money concepts, it is essential to have a grounded understanding of how it works. This is really important from a broad financial wellbeing perspective.

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The difference between ESG and SRI investing

  7th September 2021 7th September 2021  Financial literacy, Financial Wellbeing, Investing

There is a growing demand for a more ethical approach to how companies are managed. Investors want to see that their money is invested wisely, in companies that care for their workers, society and the environment.

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Q. How much could the China crackdown on tech firms impact my retirement fund and my long-term financial wellbeing?

  2nd September 2021 2nd September 2021  Financial Wellbeing, Investing, Questions from the floor, Retirement Planning

The latest moves by Chinese authorities to ensure tech firms based there are in full regulatory compliance has impacted stock valuations. This can have far-reaching consequences, especially when it comes to pension funds.

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How climate change impacts our financial wellbeing

  13th August 2021 13th August 2021  Environment, Financial Wellbeing

Climate change is happening and its impact on our personal finances is becoming clearer. For many, it will mean more cost for insurance, fuel, food and also, is likely to impact our financial wellbeing in retirement.

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What the latest mortgage statistics really tell us

  27th July 2021 27th July 2021  Financial Wellbeing

What Ireland needs now is some amount of firm intervention at State level. The setting up of a State bank with the sole responsibility to either underwrite, guarantee or purchase mortgage loans (off the books of commercial banks) would be one way of supporting the overall population to access mortgage credit.

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With the Irish Credit Bureau set to close will this affect my credit rating?

  6th July 2021 6th July 2021  Financial Wellbeing, Questions from the floor

With the closure of the Irish Credit Bureau scheduled by year end, this is unlikely to have any significant impact on the credit worthiness of those applying for consumer credit.

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I am 35 and I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to buy my own home. Is my financial wellbeing in retirement in jeopardy?

  5th July 2021 5th July 2021  Financial Wellbeing, Questions from the floor, Retirement Planning

Financial wellbeing in retirement can be achieved any number of ways, not just through the ownership of property. Pension enrolment and protecting one’s health are also major considerations.

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High risk investing gets rewarded in Ireland!

  2nd July 2021 2nd July 2021  Financial literacy, Financial Wellbeing, Questions from the floor, Saving and Investing

Investing at the best of times can be a real challenge. But in Ireland, some higher risk investing attracts lower taxes than is the case for lower risk options, where the applicable taxes are significantly higher.

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Understanding the difference between frauds and scams

  18th May 2021 18th May 2021  Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing

It is important to protect against frauds and scams to protect your financial wellbeing

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Key consideration for first-time buyers in Ireland

  26th March 2021 26th March 2021  Financial Wellbeing, First-time buyers

Buying a first home in Ireland can be a daunting process. However, what is important is that applicants have a regular income and a good credit history. Beyond that, there are a range of practical steps and considerations that are relatively easy to follow.

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Home office on a budget

  26th February 2021 26th February 2021  Financial Wellbeing

A great home office space can be put in place for relatively little cost. It’s important to plan out what is required, set a budget and stick with it.

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4 Steps to Good Financial Planning in 2021

  7th January 2021 7th January 2021  Financial Wellbeing

A good financial plan will help you to establish your life goals and a realistic strategy to achieve them. It will also help you monitor your progress along the way,…

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Shop securely online this Christmas

  15th November 2020 15th November 2020  Financial Wellbeing

2020 is the year where many people have turned to online shopping in a major shift in consumer behaviour. Of course, much of the change has been driven by the…

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Practical considerations for redundancy preparation in Ireland

  22nd August 2020 22nd August 2020  Financial Wellbeing

Losing a job is a major life event. Good redundancy preparation is the bedrock to managing it in the future Frank Conway – Founder of MoneyWhizz The job market in…

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4 practical steps to managing back-to-school expenses

  21st August 2020 21st August 2020  Family Budgeting, Financial literacy, Financial Wellbeing

Back-to-school is an expensive time of year for any parent. If they plan to borrow, they can use some practical step to keep long-term costs low

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