Finances
Planning & Budgeting Archive
- Not-so-golden retirement
- by June Edwards
- Baby boomers may be the first generation to enjoy longer, fitter and more fun-filled lifestyles than their predecessors, but June Edwards discovers they’re also the first generation to be facing debt in retirement
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- Return of college fees could hit pensions
- by June Edwards
- As the re-introduction of third-level fees next year seems ever more likely, June Edwards looks at the impact they could have on retirement savings as parents dip into their nest eggs to fund their children’s education
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- Avoid loan road bumps
- by Kathy Foley
- Getting a loan when you get older is more difficult. Kathy Foley looks at some of the problems you might encounter and provides tips on how to convince your bank.
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- Electrify your savings
- by Kathy Foley
- As the days darken, it might be a good time to review your electricity bills and see how much you can save by switching writes Kathy Foley.
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- The golden demographic
- by Margaret E Ward
- A year is a long time in marketing. In 2008, very few companies considered the over-55s an important demographic. However, 12 months later, many big brands are pulling out all the stops to impress the grey euro, says Margaret E Ward
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- Making cash from your spare room
- by Kathy Foley
- You can rent out a room in your house and you don’t even have to pay tax on the earnings. However, as Kathy Foley learns, you need to make sure that you don’t go over the limit
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- Pitfalls of handing over property rights
- by June Edwards
- June Edwards looks at the pros and cons of handing over the family home to a son or daughter, but remaining there for your lifetime.
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- Home is where the heart is
- by June Edwards
- While most older people want to remain independent for as long as possible, having the right support is crucial, writes June Edwards.
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- Downsizing - is it right for you?
- by June Edwards
- Moving to a smaller home might free up some income and make life easier in terms of maintenance but it can be disruptive, writes June Edwards.
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- Making a will is the best way
- by June Edwards
- Everybody should have a will, and especially if they want to make any special provisions for a son or daughter with special needs or even if they want to leave more to one child than another.
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