Irish people are probably the most generous in the world. When it comes to decent causes, we have long pockets and equally generous hearts. Fortunately and despite the recession of 10 years ago, prosperity is back again…the Bull market ( a rising stock market )...
FUNDING MY HOLIDAY Q. With no savings and little monthly surplus from my income, I am going to have to borrow for the summer holiday. Where’s the best place to borrow and what are my likely repayments ? Gerry – Dundalk
MEDICAL CARD FEARS Q – I am now retired and living on an Old Age Pension of €238.30 a week. I recently got an inheritance of €78,000 and I would like to invest €50,000 in the Post Office and €10,000 in Prize Bonds. Is it true that I will lose my medical card because...
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that it is his intention to merge the universal social charge and PRSI into a single social insurance payment stating that “my long-term view of the USC is to see its integration into the existing PRSI code”. This was the...
John Lowe the Money Doctor in this concluding Part 3, establishes priorities and defines the end game to fix your finances. You should establish your priorities in terms of debts and look at all your options. If you have an asset you can dispose of in order to reduce...