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 will I pay for it all? Don't worry, there is still plenty of time to figure out your budgeting and [...]
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 Insurance and Financial Brokers who offer the highest level of professionalism, innovation, performance, and service to their clients. The overall [...]
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 Éireann on Tuesday, 27th of September 2022 with some positive news regarding childcare, housing and public transport to name but [...]
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 with that comes an increase in prices of your everyday goods. A new survey from the ALONE charity reveals an [...]
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 is the answer every time. Even though you may not want to think about retirement now, your future self will [...]
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 to buy your home, the lender will require you to have a mortgage protection policy in place to cover the [...]
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 these pensions are defined benefit schemes. This means that your pension is based on your pay/salary at retirement (for pre [...]
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 factors being the housing shortage and soaring energy prices. With the Irish Central bank Forecasting that price growth will grow [...]
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 survey showed that just 38% of adults surveyed have no pension plan in place. Note: This scheme will not affect [...]
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 secure employment? The only thing that can really damage your financial security in terms of your earning power is the [...]
