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This family finances blog will inform on things from budgeting tips and tools, savings and everyday money guides, to protection for you and your family.
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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.
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.
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.
In 2023, we paid over €87 million in life and serious illness claims and close to €9 million in income protection claims. But what’s behind the numbers that really matters and what is Zurich doing to make our claims process as easy as possible?
Regularly reviewing and updating your protection plan is important to ensure that it remains aligned with changing financial circumstances, goals, and market conditions. In this article we will look at five reason why you should review your protection policies to ensure they are meeting your cover needs.
You are about to go on sale agreed on a house and might be wondering how to best prepare to apply for a mortgage protection application? This Q&A with the Zurich financial advisor Wayne O’Neill will help answer some of your questions.
Protecting your income is probably not the first thing you think about when planning your financial future. But the money you earn through your salary funds everything, from your daily household expenditure, right through to your dreams and passions.
Most of us don’t want to think about what would happen if we became ill and weren’t able to work. But illness or injury can happen to anyone, so doesn’t it make sense to have a protection plan in place in the event of something happening that prevents you from working?