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A brief history of money
When we think of money, most people probably automatically think of the Euro notes and coins that they use on a daily basis. But the concept of money has been in existence for thousands of years. While...
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Safe havens for your cash.
Let’s be perfectly clear. There are few guaranteed safe havens for your cash these days. In fact, the concept of a safe haven for any investment fund is a bit of an oxymoron. With the onset of the...
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Diversifying your way to a better financial future
We are all being asked to take a more active role in our long term financial well being. But doing so requires skill, knowledge and planning. Before delving into the issue of diversification, first, it...
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Budget 2013 – consumers take another major hit!
Following on its promise to deliver another tough Budget, this Government did not disappoint. Prudence again took a hit. Tax on savings has risen, pensions have been targeted, education will cost more...
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10 money saving tips
10 Tips to reduce Costs and Save Money in 2013: With reduced take home pay a certainty for the majority of Irish citizens now a fact of life, how we manage money will be a deciding factor in our...
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Predictions that made experts look foolish in 2012
2012 was one of those years where some of the most outlandish predictions made by seasoned investors turned out to be wrong. On review, it is probably safe to suggest that some of the seasoned pundits...
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Rating agencies disagree on Irish property prices
In under the space of a week, two international rating agencies produced strikingly conflicting projections on the future of property prices in Ireland. First it was Fitch when it predicted that house...
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Truth or scare. A look at how safe new credit and debit cards really are.
Over the course of the last 12 months, Irish banks and credit card companies have been busy issuing new high-tech credit and debit cards. A new feature of these cards is a technology which permits card...
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Banks agree limited debt writedown
The Irish Banking Federation has today announced that member banks will put in place a coordinated approach to debt payments and limited debt write-down. Under the terms of today’s announcement, banks...
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Preparing for standardised payments across Europe
A new word has entered the public discussion: SEPA. Simply, SEPA means Single Euro Payments Area. Here is a little more to explain what it is all about: What is SEPA and what are its key objectives?...
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Irish Property Tax website goes live
HOMEOWNERS can assess what their likely property tax will be using an online guide. Calculate property tax estimate here The service provides a guide to average market values of properties in a given...
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In Scotland, a novel plan to bypass austerity
In an age of continuing austerity, one Scottish school has launched a novel plan to provide parents an easy-pay option to educate their children. Fernhill School is a Catholic establishment based on...
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A relationship with money is as important as making it; famous names that...
With all the talk in Ireland over the last few weeks centred on personal insolvency and debt relief, it may be worth looking beyond our shores for stories of financial difficulties elsewhere. This week...
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5 essential ingredients to mastering money
In an era where borrowing for one’s lifestyle needs is more constrained than ever, budgeting has taken on a more important role in maintaining personal financial well-being. Following are 5 essential...
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Why personal credit reports are no longer just a banking issue
A number of years ago, a report carried in a major US daily newspapers described how a would-be patient was refused admission after hospital staff pulled a copy of his personal credit report. The...
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Five essential facts every young adult should know about money
1.Their relationship with money will be their longest. Most relationships will come and go but because of a fundamental reliance on money, it will be the longest relationship they will have. A positive...
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Strong mortgage growth in May
The number of new mortgage approvals increased in May according to the latest report from the Irish Banking Federation. The report shows that a total of 1,722 mortgages were approved by lenders here...
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Protected: 3 practical tips to increase retirement wealth
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Mortgage holders to benefit as interest rates continue at record low
The European Central Bank today announced that it will leave its key interest rate unchanged at a record low 0.5%. This is positive news for tracker mortgage holders whose monthly repayments are...
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Protected: 10 smart tips to avoid bank fees
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