All the updated news related to financial planning

All the news related to financial planning updated in real time

Found 11

forfinancial planning

Order by:

Lifestyle

The dream of being able to put your feet up and enjoy a well-earned rest after reaching retirement age appears to be fading, even for those earning above-average salaries. Two in five (39%) of people surveyed across the UK expect to have to work ...

19 May 2023 at 08:38

Lifestyle

4 myths about workplace salary sacrifice schemes busted by an expert

Agreeing with your employer to “give up” a chunk of your salary may not sound like a fantastic financial deal – but workers can potentially make their money go further by using salary sacrifice schemes. Yet just over a fifth (22%) have either ...

04 Oct 2024 at 08:00

Lifestyle

What are the mortgage options for borrowers in later life?

Following years of stretched finances, some people are borrowing mortgages over longer terms. This may leave some people with the prospect of carrying a mortgage into their later years – and perhaps even into their retirement. According to ...

11 Oct 2024 at 09:00

Lifestyle

A banking expert explains the balance transfer credit card pitfalls to watch out for

January can often bring financial headaches as new bills land, and some people may be considering taking out a new credit card to spread the costs and make their borrowing cheaper. If you need to go into debt, making use of no or ...

10 Jan 2025 at 08:15

Lifestyle

8 key things to think about if you are buying a home in 2025

The start of the year is often a time when many potential home buyers decide it’s time to finally put their plans into action. According to recent research from Zoopla, there’s a bumper of home transactions set to complete in ...

10 Jan 2025 at 08:00

Lifestyle

The Christmas debt hangovers that will last until May 2025

Thoughts of Christmas celebrations may now be firmly behind us, but for some people, their debt hangovers from the festive season will still be lingering when the sun is shining and they’re dressed in shorts and T-shirts. ...

24 Jan 2025 at 09:04

Lifestyle

How to build a financial nest egg for your child

Building a financial nest egg for your child has many advantages, including giving them a head start when they’re older as well as helping them to understand how money decisions are made. Sarah Coles, head of personal ...

14 Feb 2025 at 08:30

Lifestyle

How to consolidate your auto-enrolment pensions and make the most of them

Employers in the UK must set up auto-enrolment pensions for eligible employees – typically those older than 22 and earning at least £10,000 a year – and will then contribute to the pot along with the employee’s own ...

11 Apr 2025 at 11:54

Lifestyle

How to make the most of cashback offers

When it comes to making your money go further, the first port of call is to pare back spending. That’s obviously a great place to start, but there’s a great way to save while you spend. If you’re not already ...

11 Apr 2025 at 12:30

Lifestyle

What happens to your state pension after you die?

When it comes to managing pensions, the focus is generally on how much you will receive, how best to manage your private pensions as you progress towards retirement age, and how you’ll draw from your state ...

04 Apr 2025 at 09:36

Lifestyle

What is ‘money dysmorphia’ and could it be affecting your finances?

Does your bank balance match up with your day-to-day lifestyle choices? If the answer is a definite no, this may be a sign of an issue being termed “money dysmorphia” in discussions online. Rather than a ...

14 Mar 2025 at 09:58

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.