For many, the first few months of a New Year is a time of inflated waistlines and shrunken wallets – not to mention the bills piling up until they can no longer be ignored. If this describes your position right now, keep on reading…
Ever wondered what the tax relief on personal pensions is or what the standard rate of income tax is? This handy Financial Factsheet covers all this and more. To discuss further you can contact any of our advisors on 1890 60 65 70, visit our website or email us at info@cfc.ie.
According to property experts, house prices will continue to slow as we enter 2019. Lower demand points to peaking or stabilizing trends going forward.
2018 has been defined by three important markers of the new and developing trends in the global economy. The rise of systemic geopolitical uncertainty, the waning of the monetary policy dominance over the economy, and the emergence of the ‘beggar-thy-neighbour’ economic policies mark the pivot toward slower growth momentum into 2019. Read more →
According to Donald Tusk a no-deal Brexit is ‘more likely than ever’, and it could have devastating consequences.
Since the onset of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) ten years ago, academics, and regulatory bodies’ analysts have repeatedly highlighted the changing patterns in historical evidence relating to financial crises. The two key changes identified in the growing body of empirical research point to two trends: firstly, the financial crises are now happening with higher frequency; and, secondly, each consecutive crisis has been marked by an increasing economic disruption associated with it.
Looking for ways to make your money stretch? We’ve compiled a list of tips to help you save more money…
Ever wondered why you should have a pension? There are multiple benefits to holding a pension alongside the most obvious, which is an income to cover your retirement. Here are ten reasons why pensions make sense…
Lunching at your desk may be convenient for you, but that’s about where the benefits end. Apart from the fact that your co-workers will not appreciate the sounds and aromas, it also has a negative impact on your mental and physical health. About 75% of us regularly eat al desko, which makes us guilty of the cardinal sin of desk workers: Thou shalt take regular breaks during thy working day. And there’s good reason why this should apply to your at-work eating habits too.
Understandably, pensions and savings investors are often reluctant to invest new money when markets are volatile. However, it is possible to make volatility work in your favour…
