In light of back-to-school financial stress, Nick Charalambous of Alpha Wealth shares six ways to help parents better manage family finances to give their children the best financial start possible. As a parent, securing your child’s future is always a top priority. However, with back-to-school season approaching and its associated costs, family finances are more pressing than…
Alpha Wealth, Ireland and Cork’s leading financial advisory company, truly believes that financial wellness is crucial for everyone, regardless of their income or financial situation. Feeling confident about the future of your finances is the definition of employee financial wellness. Alpha Wealth’s financial wellness programs are designed to educate employees with impartial expert advice, enabling…
PTSB’s latest issue of Reflecting Ireland shows that over 7 in 10 (71%) have ever experienced an attempted financial fraud. Learn how to keep your money safe with these 6 tips from Claire Cogan of BehaviourWise and PTSB. 1. Check out fraudsmart.ie Check out the fraudsmart website, developed by the Banking and Payments…
The sustained strength of the Irish labour market, along with the impact of looser mortgage lending rules and the continual poor supply of properties, has driven annual asking prices to their highest level in almost two years and will likely lead to a gain of 5-6% over the year in full, according to the latest quarterly house price report from MyHome.ie in association with Bank of Ireland. The Q2 2024 report…
In today’s uncertain economy, getting the most out of your savings is crucial. One of the easiest ways to improve your financial well-being is to ensure the interest on your savings outpaces the inflation rate. However, many of us need help figuring out where to begin – how much should we save? Where should we…
The Director of the ISI, Michael McNaughton, has published the ISI Annual Report 2023. Highlights of the 2023 Annual Report include: The launch of a refreshed and updated awareness campaign with the message “Don’t let debt unravel you.” The implementation of a new Bankruptcy Case Management System. 1,625 Abhaile vouchers issued for a free PIP consultation.…
For the third year in a row, research shows that the cost of living is the top concern for Gen Z and millennials. Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey found that 56% of Gen Z and 55% of millennials live paycheck-to-paycheck. However, nearly half of Gen Z (48%) and 40% of millennials expect their financial situation…
Every day we make financial decisions, from day-to-day spending to choices that set us up for long-term financial wellbeing. Yet, a new report reveals around 43% of adults in Ireland do not meet the minimum level of financial literacy – the essential knowledge and skills needed to manage money. What’s more, the report by the…
Douglas Credit Union and Glanmire & District Credit Unions will be known as Elevate Credit Union following their amalgamation earlier this year. The new name was officially unveiled by Finance Minister Michael McGrath T.D. at an event held in the Douglas office today (Friday, May 3rd). The name Elevate was proposed by Jimmy Harte, a…
by Mary-Jane O-Regan In the bustling hub of Little Island, Cork, lies a beacon of financial expertise and client-centred service – Alpha Wealth. As they celebrated their remarkable 10th anniversary in business last Friday, the occasion not only marked a milestone but also served as a testament to their unwavering commitment to empowering individuals…