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Making Sense of Your Money
Stop Trying To Be The Smartest Person In The Room With Your Money
I speak to a lot of people who want to invest but never quite get started. They have done their research. They know the arguments. They have a strong view
ECB Rate Rise Expected This Month: What It Means For You
The European Central Bank is next meeting on 11th June and a rate rise is widely expected. If you have a mortgage, savings or borrowings of any kind, here is
Your Mortgage and Rising Interest Rates: What To Do Before Your Rate Changes
Interest rates are rising again. The ECB is expected to increase its rate at the June meeting, and Irish mortgage holders are right to be paying attention. But the impact
Investments & Deposits – May 2026
Not all savings work the same way. Some people want the certainty of a fixed return. Others want regular income from their money. Some want their capital protected but still
Most Irish Workers Are Saving for Retirement. But Most Are Not Ready.
What Has Just Been Published A significant new report was published this week that deserves more attention than it will probably get. The New Retirement Reality, published on 6 May
War, Oil and Your Pension: What the Iran Conflict Means for Your Money
If you've opened a news app recently and immediately wished you hadn't, you're in good company. The escalation of conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran has sent markets into
Is Your Mortgage Rate Working Against You? Here’s What the Numbers Say
If there's one thing that unites almost every Irish homeowner right now, it's this: nobody wants to be paying more than they have to. Between rising costs, uncertain times and
Investments & Deposits – March 2026
Not all savings work the same way. Some people want the certainty of a fixed return. Others want regular income from their money. Some want their capital protected but still
New Savings Scheme for Ireland’s ‘Middle Classes’
Tánaiste Simon Harris has announced that the Government is drawing up a new savings strategy aimed at helping the "squeezed middle" get a better return on their money. But what
Is Investing in Property Through Your Pension Coming to an End?
Is Investing in Property Through Your Pension Coming to an End? If you currently hold property in your pension, or have been considering it as part of your retirement strategy,
Trading Up? – You Don’t Have to Sell Your Home First
You Don’t Have to Sell First: The Smart Guide to Moving Home in Ireland Moving home can feel overwhelming. Most people assume they need to sell their current house first,
The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home in Ireland
What many first-time buyers overlook Saving for a deposit is often the biggest focus when you're preparing to buy a home. But the deposit is only part of the picture.
Accountants versus Financial Advisors
What are financial advisors really for? This is why financial advisors matter more than ever. Financial advice is not just about securing your future in some distant sense. It is
Empathy and AI: Why technology will not replace your financial advisor
Concerns about artificial intelligence replacing professional roles are understandable. Finance is often cited as one of the sectors most exposed to automation. AI can process vast amounts of historical market
Christmas and Family Finance
How to Make the Most of Gifts and Savings for Children December is a special time of year. It is a season for family, celebration and generosity. But it can
Save, Invest and Protect Your Money in 2026
As the year ends and 2026 comes into view, it is natural to think about resolutions. Many people focus on health and fitness, but financial wellbeing deserves equal attention. The
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