Prices are rising. Inflation is back. Yet household savings are at record levels, earning zero rates of interest, and slowly but surely losing their real value. It’s important that you and your money don’t remain frozen in time. Here’s how to beat inflation. 1. Invest...

Pensions are boring and complicated but, like it or not, they are a key part of our financial lives. I've covered the basics in my Pensions Made Simple blog so now I want to talk about a big decision that you will have to make at retirement - the choice of ARF or...

While it’s great to be your own boss, being self-employed in Ireland brings with it the responsibility to stay on top of your finances. This will be new territory for many freelancers so here are some pointers. Income and Expenditure First up, make sure you get paid...

Around the world the lingering effects of the pandemic have led to increased financial stress, particularly among those who have lost loved ones, jobs and businesses. According to McKinsey, the average life satisfaction in Europe, which consistently leads the world in...

A year of strict limits on going out has helped many people build up more cash savings than they’ve ever had. Official figures show that Irish people have added a massive €15 billion to their savings over the past year. If you are among this lucky number, here are...

Money is one of the most common causes of stress in relationships. In fact, some research names it as the number one cause of stress in marriage. But it doesn’t have to be. Here’s some money advice for couples to help deal with this thorny subject. Talk to your...

What does a ‘good retirement’ look like? For me, this does not necessarily mean early retirement. It simply means that you have the ability to step back from work at a time that is right for you, into a life that continues to be enjoyable and meaningful. Here are some...

Money is something we humans are hard wired to mess up. Most of us are destined to make several big money mistakes in the course of our busy lives. Do you want to know what you need to stop doing? Here, based on my experiences as an advisor, are the top 5 ways we mess...

As we watch global stock markets once again hit all-time highs, in a pandemic year that has seen some of the biggest single day gains and losses in history, a perennial question is, how can we become more successful investors? My simple answer continues to be, stick...