It’s never too soon to start on the savings journey
Less than six out of 10 adults in Ireland meet minimum OECD level of financial literacy
Financial Health Check Special Report
Assessing your financial health
A good plan can transform your financial reality
Once your saving routine is well established, you can start thinking about what to do with the money you’ve built up
DIY investing has democratised markets, but not without risk
You can diversify your savings and your wealth across savings and investments by utilising these platforms
Weighing up your risk appetite is key to staying the investment course
Long-term investing requires the capacity to stay the course through periods of short-term volatility
It doesn’t take a risky investment to beat inflation
About €170 billion of household savings is on deposit in Ireland and 90 per cent of that is sitting in accounts earning less than 1 per cent
US regulatory moves could see crypto move into the mainstream
Do measures outlined by the Trump administration point to a new dawn for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency or is it wise to remain cautious about digital money?
The gender pension gap: Women earn 31% less upon retirement than men
Inequality ‘calls for urgent action’, not least because women live longer than men and so their pension needs are greater
You’re never too young to start learning about finances
It is hoped Ireland’s forthcoming National Financial Literacy Strategy will underline the importance of financial education beginning in early childhood
For a comfortable retirement, you need to start planning early
The auto-enrolment pension scheme will do much to address the low rate of coverage but it’s essential to take proactive measures to ensure your savings will meet your future needs too
Finance completes the workplace wellbeing triangle
Investing in employees’ financial – as well as physical and mental – wellness makes good business sense because it means they are likely to be more productive, engaged and loyal
Inheritances have been boosted by the property price surge. Here’s how to manage a windfall
Sudden wealth can be overwhelming as well as exciting – a cool head and sound advice can mean the difference between life-changing benefits and blowing it
Don’t beat yourself up about Christmas overspend. Little changes can make a big difference
Now is a good time to give your financial fitness some attention. The first step is to get on the financial weighing scales
Why online investing is sometimes – but not always – the lucrative option
Gen Z are investing online, but is it necessarily the right path for you?
Journey to financial security in retirement begins with the key first step
Journey to financial security begins with the key first step – a pension is the best savings vehicle by far over time
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