Your Money: Grasp the nettle of your finances

Don’t sleepwalk into a problem – instead, get control of your money and prepare for uncertainty

I’ve been thinking about the age at which people in this country tend to start engaging with personal finance in a serious way. Let me tell you about a couple I know who typify the attitude many of us have here in Ireland to our finances.

Jack (44) and Linda (42) are married with two children. On the face of it, they have a comfortable life. Jack is a company director. His business, ...