The arrival of the IMF last week overshadowed another piece of important news that involves ordinary people, for once: hard...
Author: Jill Kerby
Can we escape the debt at the heart of our crisis?
Can we escape the debt at the heart of our crisis?
How can the ordinary person make any sense of what is happening to this country when the so-called experts – the economists,...
Don’t avoid your debts; confront them with MABS’ help
Don’t avoid your debts; confront them with MABS’ help
One of the most worrying experiences for an ordinary law abiding citizen is to be summoned before a court of law, even if it is...
Absolute return’ funds get the investors’ nod
Absolute return’ funds get the investors’ nod
November 16th is the final online Revenue pay and file deadline for anyone who is obliged to make a tax return on non PAYE...
Solidarity bond not the ticket to riches
Solidarity bond not the ticket to riches
About 11,500 people have invested €255 million so far in the 10-year National Solidarity Bond, the government’s new savings...
Prepare for the Budget by saving money now
Prepare for the Budget by saving money now
Now that the country has a handle – just about – on the bank bailout, is it possible to work out how that that €50 billion...
Consumers need to attune to new mortgage debt protocols
Consumers need to attune to new mortgage debt protocols
Do we really need more mortgage regulation? The kind that gives the Financial Regulator the authority to actually ban certain...
Bonds and emerging markets add diversity
Bonds and emerging markets add diversity
What makes for a ‘diversified’ investment portfolio? Many believed it was achieved through a traditional managed fund you bought...
Investment tips that are worth their weight in gold
Investment tips that are worth their weight in gold
“I am very interested in investing in some of the foreign funds to which you refer in your articles. What is the best way to do...
The summer ends just as double dip fears loom
The summer ends just as double dip fears loom
The long summer holiday season is nearly over and the new year – as dictated by our children returning to school – starts...
Control your discretionary spending in these tough times (part 2)
Control your discretionary spending in these tough times (part 2)
The two surest ways to lose control of your spending in these increasingly difficult times is to hang onto already over extended...
Part one: dog days a good time for financial review
Part one: dog days a good time for financial review
The ‘dog days’ of August are as good a time as any for a financial review. We all seem to have a little more time in which to...
