Finance Bill 2021 sets into law many of the tax measures announced on Budget day. The Finance Bill 2021 has been published on 21st October and includes a number of changes. However, it is important to note that the Finance Bill itself does not make any changes to legislation. It has to go [...]
Money Saving Tips for Christmas - Our Top Seven The countdown to Christmas has begun, and we have some great Money Saving Tips for you. With only six weeks left until Santa arrives, you might be asking yourself… How will I pay for it all? For those of you who have been saving [...]
Irish people are living longer and staying healthier for longer. This is fantastic news for us as a society, but it does present unique challenges economically as our population ages. As Ireland ages, it no longer looks like the State can balance current pension obligations with already stretched public finances. Like many other [...]
Saving for a mortgage deposit when you are buying your first home can be a challenging hurdle for most to overcome. If you are a first-time buyer, thankfully, you now only need 10% of the house price - compared to the 20% needed for those who have previously owned property. The average house [...]
Why should I create a budget? The most beneficial thing you can do for your finances is create a budget. Budgeting allows you to track your spending, build your savings and work towards achieving your financial goals. A budget looks at your income and expenses and allows you to plan to meet your [...]
Like most people, you insure your home, car and even your mobile phone against the unexpected. If you have a pet, you probably insure them too. But what about your income? When life is going well, we tend to take money for granted. Money pays our bills, lets us take care of our [...]
1. What is ESG Investing and Why is It So Important? Global climate sustainability and the health of our future planet is becoming increasingly important throughout society. Sustainability Investing reflects this consciousness and is a growing trend within markets. Small individual investors right through to institutional investors consider ESG scoring before making investment decisions. [...]
Savers in Ireland have been met by less than satisfactory returns for some time now. However, it has not stopped them putting their money away. In the 12 months to November 2020, Irish customers put €13.4 billion in banks and Credit Unions. The increase obviously has been helped by the Covid Pandemic as the [...]
Great News! Our excellent service has been recognised again! MadeSimple has been nominated of the Public Sector Magazine Award for Service Excellence to the Irish Public Sector. The annual award scheme recognises companies and organisations that have demonstrated outstanding service, continuity, track record and general excellence in business to the Public Sector, Irish companies and [...]
