When it comes to a private pension, the tax benefits on offer in Ireland are extra generous. But not enough people fully understand how they work. Following are some common…
If you are one of the tens of thousands of mortgage holders impacted by higher monthly repayments, you might be tempted to do everything in your power to take back…
Financial wellbeing in the workplace is important for a number of reasons. Not least, the wellbeing of staff and colleagues has become a key focus for a number of reasons…
You don’t get to know people until you spend some time with them. And spending time, discussing their money questions can be extremely revealing. This week, for four days, my…
The UK tax authority (HMRC) has confirmed that the deadline has now been extended to the 5th April 2025 If you live in Ireland but have spent time working in the UK,…
As stock markets roar back to life following the inflation-led slump, some might assume all investments rise in tandem. But unfortunately, that is not the case. Some investments are better…
Mortgage lending activity in Ireland to first-time buyers, second-time buyers and buy-to-let investors for all of 2023 reached almost 36,000 units. That is roughly the same number as in 2022,…
Where you put your money can make a big, big difference. For this review, three investments are explored. Buyout Bond PRSA ETF Fund analysis covers the period 25/01/2023 –…
Want a new fad when it comes to your money? Well, look no further than loud budgeting. In a nutshell, its just the same old budgeting process dressed up for…
It is estimated that Irish taxpayers fail to claim back hundreds of millions of Euro each year in qualifying tax refunds from Revenue. And many more fail to beat the…
People that participate in work-based financial wellbeing seminars demonstrate a higher rate of financial skills than the general population. This is the key finding of a new survey from MoneyWhizz,…
This is a typical situation. Peter arrives in Ireland from another country. He wants to get established, including opening a bank account, and access credit. With few local contacts and…
By lowering credit card debt in 2024, borrowers will put more money back into their pockets Frank Conway If you carry credit card balances month to month, it can be…
The S&P index has risen by over 20% this year and funds linked to it have followed. €20,000 invested in January 2023 would have risen to over €24,000 as of…
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…
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…
