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It’s a tricky balancing act between holding your dream wedding and managing your budget. Here are some tips to get the most out of your wedding budget.
The high cost of putting children through third level education is resulting in significant financial strain for Irish families, leaving 50 percent of parents in debt, according to research published by Zurich.
Speaking at the launch of Zurich’s Cost of Education research report, Jonathan Daly, Head of Retail Distribution and Propositions at Zurich Life said early saving is the best way to prepare for covering your child's education costs.
The regular outgoings and cost of running a house can quickly add up. But there are simple things you can do to reduce your households cost. Check out our A-Z on how to make big savings in your home.
The cost your children's education can be expensive but you can make savings along the way. Check out our A-Z for money saving tips that could help reduce the cost of your child's education.
The cost of purchasing and running a car can quickly add up. But there are some clever savings tips and tools that can help you budget for your car expenses.
Weddings can be expensive occasions and costs can quickly add up. But there are things you can do to prepare financially for your big day. Check out our A-Z on how you can do just that and still enjoy the perfect wedding day.
With house prices increasing more in the first six months of 2017 than the whole of 2016 and the cost of renting now 8% higher on average than at the peak of the Celtic Tiger in 2008, renters in Ireland are stuck sliding down slippery paths to no savings and no mortgages rather than climbing successfully onto the property ladder. The question is: with these odds, how do you roll the dice and win?
If you rent your property you will still need the same protection as if you had a mortgage and by not having life insurance cover, generation rent could be generation lost.
When taking out a life insurance policy questions often arise, and because circumstances can change, it's a good idea to regularly ask yourself if your cover is working for you.