The Minister for Finance was tasked with correcting numerous tax anomalies, but his budget contained little to support younger people, in particular
This week is a good time to ensure that we are claiming all the reliefs, deductions and allowances to which we are entitled. Knowing a refund is on the way could be the best antidote to any grim news in the budget
Enduring power of attorney is usually drawn up for older people when their health is deteriorating. While it may seem complicated, it can provide valuable legal clarity
Jill Kirby speaks to two certified financial planners about what the Minister for Finance could do to offset the impact of higher consumer charges
Opinion is divided on how to make pensions more equal, but one thing is clear: the three ‘pension pillars’ need a radical overhaul sooner rather than later
A reader contacted me last week about my recent column (‘Little room left for downsizers’, Au...
Two new reports advocate stopping expenditure on private healthcare. But it may be a bumpy road before we get to a quality state system
The Common Travel Area agreement between Ireland and Britain should take some of the sting out of Brexit for Irish citizens
The rise in the old age pension earlier this year, derided as an irrelevance at the time, has meant that tens of thousands are no longer obliged to keep part of their pension pot locked away until they are 75
Rent pressure zones clearly work. If they didn’t, they would not be generating so much resentment and resistance from landlords and developers
In the absence of a student loan system in Ireland, there are flexible savings plans that could be introduced to help families pay for further education
Products that let borrowers tap into the value of their home got a bad reputation after the crash. If there is a revival, expect them to be significantly different
Older people are often encouraged to move to smaller homes, but it is easier said than done in a market dominated by buy-to-let developments
The price volatility of crypto-currencies makes them a risk, but investing in companies behind the technology that underpins them is certainly a safer bet
The HSE’s Home Support Service packages allow vulnerable elderly people or people with serious ...
