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 a spin, pushed oil prices sharply higher, and given a lot of people a very uncomfortable feeling about the money they have sitting in pensions,
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 the general sense that your money has to work harder than ever, the last thing you need is to discover that your mortgage, one of
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 growing over time. The right option depends on your goals, your timeframe and how much risk you're comfortable taking on. In this post, we look
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 exactly is being proposed, and could it make a real difference to how Irish households save and invest? Here is what we know so far.
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, recent developments reported in the Irish Times should be on your radar. Proposed changes to how Irish pensions can invest in property and other non-standard
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, have the cash sitting in their account and then approach a bank for mortgage approval. That’s not how it works. Once you understand the actual
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. There are several extra costs involved in buying property in Ireland, and if you're not prepared for them, they can come as an unwelcome surprise.
What are financial advisers really for? This is why financial advisers matter more than ever. Financial advice is not just about securing your future in some distant sense. It is about making sense of your financial life as it is today, and helping you make better decisions over time. A good financial adviser helps you:
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 data in seconds and identify patterns far faster than any individual adviser ever could. But markets are not built on data alone. They are shaped
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 also be a stretch for household finances. Between presents, food, travel and events, costs can quickly add up. While it is natural to focus on
