Zurich Life Blog

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July saw mixed performance across asset classes with global equities experiencing corrections in some major markets, writes Richard Temperley.

Zurich’s annual Cost of Education study highlights Irish families’ commitment to education in the face of high expenses and the challenges posed by the high cost of living.

Last week, major US equity indices edged closer to record highs, writes Ian Slattery. 
At Zurich, we have been doing research into the cost of education in Ireland since 2017, gathering valuable insights and data. In this article will look back at the research and track how costs have changed over the years. 
US equities posted a strong week of gains as investors reacted positively to encouraging news from both inflation and economic growth perspectives, writes Ian Slattery. 
In the US, major stock indexes ended the week broadly flat after a volatile period caused by growing fears of a potential recession, writes Ian Slattery. 
Because the cost of third level education in Ireland is high and increases over the years, it makes sense to plan ahead. This article will look at the costs over the last five years and will provide tips and tools to help effectively fund for and manage college education costs.
Buying school uniforms for primary and secondary school children can be expensive. But there are some things you can do to manage the cost. 
If you're planning to support your children when they reach college, it might be wise to start saving now because college costs can really add up. 
US equities ended the week with mixed returns for the second period in a row, writes Ian Slattery.