The government’s cost of living package announced two weeks ago was the proverbial “drop in the ocean”. A positive impact on a very small level. Very tough on the low-income earners – unfairly so – but while we can all...
SHOULD I GO BANKRUPT ? Q – I ran into financial difficulty as a result of an illness which left me unable to work for a quite a long time. I’d say I have at least €85,000 of personal and business loans plus...
POCKET MONEY FOR MY CHILDREN ? Q. At what age should you start giving your child pocket money, if at all ? I am hearing different methods of dealing with this. We have three children, aged 9, 5 and 1 year old....
So you spent most of the day at work, you’re tired, emotional and in need of a good night’s sleep. Barely had time to eat, two cups of tea and a nice biscuit. You then spot your lotto ticket and for the craic check to...
A wise woman once told me, “When poverty comes in the door, love flies out the window.” With the average Irish wedding and honeymoon now costing over €26,000, it pays to heed this not-so-romantic advice! While...
SETTING UP OWN PENSION Q. I am self-employed, aged 38, and setting up my own pension. I like the idea of managing my own pension and I have heard about these SSAPs and self -directed trusts. Will I be allowed to...
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