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…

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…

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…

MoneyWhizz has developed an extensive library of content on how the personal finance system works in Ireland, and globally. It has published a financial education framework. This sets out an…

Over the course of the last 2 years, one thing has become clear. Many employees across Ireland are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. A significant number of people in their…

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…

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.…