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…
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…
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…
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…
Food and commodity prices have been extremely volatile in recent months. Their stability is essential to personal financial wellbeing.
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.
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
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.
2022 is a year of extraordinary developments. Now, there is growing concern that electricity may have to be rationed during the coming winter.
With inflation surging, what will the impact be on a vast array of goods and services? Will consumers continue to eat out, travel and heat their homes at the rate they did a year ago?
Life can present challenges that we may have chosen to ignore. In 2022, the reemergence of war, disease and even surging inflation are stark reminders that events can unfold quickly. Good preparation can shield us.
The financial skills of adults can be unimpressive when it comes to core issues such as taxation, retirement planning, investing as well as key concepts such as compounding. And this…
Achieving financial fitness and having the financial resilience to take on life’s challenges is key your financial wellbeing. But getting there requires a commitment to your financial goals and also,…
Financial literacy is the possession of the set of skills and knowledge that allows a person to make informed and effective decisions about their money. For today’s secondary school students,…
The era of ultra low interest rates is about to come to an end this month. As the ECB is expected to increase interest rates, mortgage holders will see costs rise.
The recent and precipitous fall in value of Bitcoin should serve as a reminder of the importance of financial education. Over the course of the last 5 years, its value…
With inflation on the rise, it is important to create some certainty around personal financial resilience. Doing so will help you establish your financial limits and help you stretch your money further.
During the height of the Covid lockdowns, many people were fortunate enough to be able to save a lot of money. This was in large part down to not being…
Inflation can have a very negative impact on family finances and general financial wellbeing. To counter its impact, it is important to understand what it is and how it can be managed.
Redundancy represents a major life event for those impacted. To add to the complexity of the financial challenge, those affected often report feeling overwhelmed by having to consider complex financial decisions at the same time, without personal expertise or professional support.
Stock markets underpin so many investments in modern financial planning. As we now enter a period of robust volatility, it is important to keep things in perspective.