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Christmas Financial Advice The Christmas countdown has begun and we have some great Christmas financial advice for you. With only a few weeks left until Santa arrives, you might be asking yourself… How [...]

MadeSimple is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Protection Broker Expert Award 2022. Broker Expert Awards The Broker Expert Awards aim to shine a light on excellence through recognizing [...]

After a tough financial year for the majority of Irish households, "budget" was definitely a feared word. However, Budget 2023 was not all bad news for the taxpayer. It was presented to Dáil [...]

One of the most common questions we get asked here at MadeSimple is: Why Do I Need to Be Inflation Proof?? Ireland is battling a cost of living crisis due to inflation and [...]

One of the most common questions we get asked here at MadeSimple is: 1. Should I start a pension (or AVC for occupational pension scheme members)? Yes, you should definitely start a pension [...]

There are a number of things to consider when choosing a mortgage protection policy. However, before we get into that we should explain: What Is Mortgage Protection Insurance? When you get a mortgage [...]

Public Sector Pension Schemes – Main Benefits Public sector pensions are occupational pension schemes set up by the Government for employees in the public service, local authorities, or semi-state companies. The majority of [...]

Annual inflation in Ireland neared an almost 40-year high of 6.7% in March, a jump from 5.6% a month earlier. This increase came on the back of many factors with the 2 main [...]

Auto-Enrolment Pension - What Does It Mean for You? The auto-enrolment pension scheme aims to tackle the problem of low pension provision in the private sector in Ireland. New research from the CCCP [...]

It’s sometimes difficult to establish good financial planning habits. How healthy are your finances? Get into top shape with these five top financial well-being tips. Get Yourself Some Income Protection Are you in [...]

Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) are a way to make additional contributions towards your retirement benefits when you are already paying into a pension scheme. AVCs can be a tax-efficient way to top up [...]

The Purpose of Life Insurance Do you have someone who depends on you? If so life insurance can help fill the financial gap left in the event you are no longer there to [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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, [...]

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% [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]