You can’t manage what you don’t measure. This statement is true for any aspect of your life, but none more appropriate than your finances. Talking about your finances can help people to make better informed financial decisions, feel less stressed, & more in control Do you need to start saving a little bit more? […]
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Read more about Financial Planning for Women through different stages of their life to find out how you can improve your money management & start your financial plan. Click on the headings below for more detail. We all need to keep sight of what’s important. The financial choices you make should be determined by
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The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine is devastating and extremely distressing. The impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has unnerved global markets. Investors worried about recent events and the movement of the markets should not be quick to react. They need to hold tight… now is not the time to get out. There
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When pursuing long-term financial goals such as saving for retirement or for your child’s education a regular savings plan can provide many potential benefits to investors. However, interest rates being what they are at the moment do not allow for much growth in your savings. So, how can you improve your investment opportunities long-term in
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Professionals are Failing to Protect their Biggest Asset; Themselves! With years of education behind them, and years of earning potential in front of them, professional individuals are a valuable commodity. But why are so few protecting themselves – financially? Many professionals are self-employed, adding another layer of financial responsibility to the equation. Despite their significant insurance
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Checklist of things to do when you near retirement It’s a good idea to start planning when you’re nearing retirement age. Here is a checklist of things to work on now before you retire: Find your paperwork. Old pensions from previous employers, life cover, current investments, pensions. Some people are very organised, they
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What do you need to know about starting a pension? People retiring today expect to be much more active than previous generations, so it’s important that you prepare for the life you want to live when you reach retirement age. You may not want to stop working at 66 but you should know what your
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Euro saved is a Euro earned! So the saying goes, but thanks to inflation the value of that Euro saved could be a lot less than when you earned it, over time. The obvious impact of inflation on your savings is that your purchasing power is eroding. This means that if you stash €100 under
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Passing on wealth can be a sensitive subject not only because of the financial complexities but also the family emotions and politics it might drag up. In 2020, Revenues net receipts from Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) were €505 million. €430 million of this was made up of Inheritance Tax and €71 million was made up
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