Category: <span>Financial Wellbeing</span>

4 practical financial planning tips as you adjust to life beyond Covid-19

20th May 2020 Covid-19, Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing

Since nobody can predict with any certainty as to when a reasonable state of “normality” will return, we should plan according. The tips and tricks that boost one’s personal financial wellbeing in good times are doubly important when times are challenging, like now.

Why your sleep cycle matters for your financial well-being

2nd May 2020 Covid-19, Financial Wellbeing

The primary factors that impact the quality of sleep are stress, physical pain, personal finances, social isolation/loneliness. Financial stress has a major health impact including increased incidents of migraines, ulcers and depression. This can also lead to poorer work performance and workplace absenteeism.

e-Worker tax relief

15th April 2020 Financial Wellbeing, Tax

As more people work from home across Ireland, many may not be aware of the e-worker tax relief that is available to them. This can be claimed through their Revenue account and it relatively quick and simple to file for.

Fraud prevention: How to identify and avoid scams

29th March 2020 Covid-19, Financial Wellbeing

Fraudsters and scammers will be preying on people’s heightened sense of vulnerability during the Covid-19 emergency. To avoid being scammed, be alert and be cautious.

How to build an emergency fund during a crisis

28th March 2020 Covid-19, Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing

Our recommendation has always been to build and maintain an emergency fund equal to 3-6 months living expenses. It is still possible to build an emergency fund during the Covid-19 emergency but one needs to be extra diligent and resourceful

Burnout can be managed once you understand the signs

27th March 2020 Covid-19, Financial Wellbeing

The Covid-19 emergency is going to places stresses that many people may have never considered or planned for. But this should be a time to plan for burnout and even use the time to reinvent

How to protect your financial wellbeing during the Covid-19 crisis

25th March 2020 Covid-19, Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing, Retirement Planning

In these exceptional times of crisis, it is important to understand the steps one can take to protect their financial well-being against the worst impact of the Covid-19 emergency.

How women can achieve financial wellness

3rd March 2020 Financial Wellbeing, Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing

When it comes to earning in Ireland, the system is often stacked against women. So, it is important they fully understand the challenges and steps they can take to protect their financial well-being

Managing risk and uncertainty for small business owners

3rd February 2020 Business, Financial Wellbeing

Frank Conway For any small business owner, every day presents risks and challenges. So it is no surprise that even the most high-level planning must factor in risk as a…

Saving for retirement in Ireland

20th January 2020 Financial Wellbeing, Retirement Planning

Saving for retirement is more important than ever. Most workers are responsible for their own retirement savings these days, this means they must make savings and investment decisions about products…

Financial education content available to Irish schools

16th January 2020 Financial literacy, Financial Wellbeing

Financial education content is now available to Irish schools, teachers and even parents

How smart technology is making financial abuse easier

13th December 2019 Financial Wellbeing

Technology is making spousal financial abuse easier, especially in the USA where it is becoming a problem particularly among affluent Americans. Smartphones and tracking devices have given abusive partners more…

Bank of Ireland MoneySmarts Challenge puts financial education top of the class

6th December 2019 Financial Wellbeing

For a roomful of eager students from across Limerick, Clare and parts of Tipperary today, it was a case of putting their money skills top and centre with the Bank…

Going GREEN can begin with some simple, low-cost steps!

21st November 2019 Environment, Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing

In the latest Growing Up in Ireland report, most 20-somethings say above all else, they want financial stability. They also say they would like to own a home in the…

10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself

12th November 2019 Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing

To gain a better understanding of your money, ask yourself these questions: 1. How much do you earn and spend each month/year? Know what’s coming in and what’s going out,…

Effective Cash Flow Options for Business Owners

10th October 2019 Business, Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing, Schools Financial Education

How to effectively manage your business’s cash flow A big challenge for business owners is understanding and managing cash flow. But it’s an important one to overcome, since a good…

What the latest property price data means for the ‘negative equity’ generation

10th October 2019 Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing

By Frank Conway Latest figures show prices in Dublin fell for second consecutive month. Property price inflation has slowed to 2 per cent, its lowest level in six years, while…

The ever-present argument for travel insurance

25th September 2019 Financial Wellbeing

With the travel fiasco still being felt across the UK, the issue of being stranded abroad comes to mind. And while we hope the UK events of the past week…

Broker Commissions – Central Bank Rules

25th September 2019 Financial Wellbeing

The new Central Bank rules on broker commissions is based on a noble cause; to benefit those looking for independent financial advice. Under the new guidelines, brokers and financial advisers…

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