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.
Stress can have a significant impact on our financial wellbeing. So it is important to first understand what the different forms of stress are and then, to take some key steps to learn to live with stress and even manage it. In this short article, Frank Conway examines the impact of stress and essential steps one can take to control it.
15th May 2020
15th May 2020
Covid-19, Family Budgeting
Budgeting, Covid-19, financial wellbeing, Spending, Stress
The business planning process has changed significantly as a result of covid-19 and the long-term impact is still unknown. However, the emerging blueprint points to a costlier business model even before consumer behaviour is factored in.
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.
29th March 2020
29th March 2020
Covid-19, Financial Wellbeing
Fraud, Fraud prevention, internet scams, Scams
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
28th March 2020
28th March 2020
Covid-19, Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing
Covid-19, Emergency Fund, Tax Refund, Tax Relief
27th March 2020
27th March 2020
Covid-19, Financial Wellbeing
Burnout, Covid-19, financial wellbeing, wellbeing
25th March 2020
25th March 2020
Covid-19, Family Budgeting, Financial Wellbeing, Retirement Planning
Covid-19, financial wellbeing
3rd February 2020
3rd February 2020
Business, Financial Wellbeing
business cash flow, business management, Business planning, credit rating
20th January 2020
20th January 2020
Financial Wellbeing, Retirement Planning
AVC, Occupational Pension Scheme, PRSA, Retirement Planning
PCP car finance options can prove attractive due to low monthly repayments. However, from an overall personal finance perspective, they can prove more expensive than some users can afford. It is important to work out the total cost before signing up for a PCP.
8th December 2019
8th December 2019
Saving and Investing
commercial loans, investing, loans, P2P, peer-to-peer, peer-to-peer lending, savings
6th December 2019
6th December 2019
Financial Wellbeing
Financial Education, Financial Literacy, MoneySmarts Challenge