Personal Finance The end is in sight for Portugal’s favourable ‘ex-pat’ tax regimeThousands of Irish people have benefitted from tax breaks on their income and pensions for years, but the party now looks like it is coming to an end
Personal Finance Personal Finance: How to get your house in order when facing divorceIn marital separations, what happens to the family home is a big question and any solution is going to demand careful financial and legal planning
Personal Finance Personal finance: How to fund your child’s education in school and universityThe cost of sending children to college could amount to €56,000 over four years, so it’s important to plan ahead
Personal Finance Eight ways to manage your money and incur minimal debt this Christmas The festive period is a costly time, but with a little bit of planning there’s no need to blow the budget
Personal Finance Pension gender disparity a ‘stubborn reality’ in IrelandResearch from Aviva Life & Pensions reveals that almost 40 per cent of women have no private pension compared to one in four men
Personal Finance How to avoid the ten most common digital scamsConmen stole almost €85 million through frauds in 2022, but forewarned is forearmed. Here’s some practical advice on how not to be the next victim
Personal Finance Mortgage interest tax relief addresses sharp rise in ratesHomeowners who benefit are sure to welcome the initiative, but some will be disappointed that the relief will only be available for a limited time
Personal Finance Why you should keep paying into your pension even in hard timesA pension is the closest thing to free money we are going to get – so even when economic challenges loom, we should keep our contributions up
Energy High costs eating into growing appetite for home retrofitting New BPFI research calls for government support to ‘bridge affordability gap’ and help achieve state energy targets
Mortgages Mortgage interest rates may be rising, but that doesn’t mean you should rule out switchingThe rates available to Irish borrowers still vary, so it’s worth reviewing what you’re paying
Personal Finance Don’t just build your business – build your wealth as you goBusiness owners have an opportunity to create wealth and financial safety beyond their business through strategic pension planning. Here’s how
Personal Finance How to make your dream of home ownership a realityMargaret Barrett, managing director at Mortgage Navigators, offers practical advice for prospective first-time buyers
Personal Finance Helping the self-employed get on the property ladderWhen it comes to getting a mortgage, contractors fare no differently to a PAYE employee as long as they prepare
Personal Finance Mind yourself and your money – how mental and financial health are linkedMental health issues can cause financial stress, and vice versa. Here’s how to get both your mental health and your finances back on a good footing
Personal Finance Bank of Ireland to hike consumer deposit rates Bank has announced a slew of changes to its main savings products
Personal Finance Personal finance: College costs can be daunting, so learn how to finance them Many students struggle with living expenses, so it’s important to study the different ways to avoid the stress and focus on education
Personal Finance When it comes to paying for your child’s third level eduction, early planning is keyWith the lifetime cost per child potentially as high as €66,152, early preparation holds the key to financial readiness
Personal Finance Irish savers losing out on €5bn per year due to ‘paltry’ deposit ratesNearly €140 billion of demand deposits earn as little as 0.04 per cent to 0.28 per cent in interest
Personal Finance Don’t bank on deposits – there are other ways to get your money to really work for youFrom managed funds and pension pots to European online savings accounts, shop around before deciding on the best way to invest
Personal Finance Careful planning and savvy shopping help reduce back-to-school costsWith more parents finding school expenses to be a considerable financial strain, preparation is key
