Is education a luxury or a right? I watched with admiration as students protested recently about plans to bring in fees for third level schools, I wasn't pleased because... Continue reading
‘Thrift’ and why it will be the next fashionable trend If the Celtic Tiger brought the fashion of consumption and SUV's then certainly the polar opposite will come true in a downturn, and th... Continue reading
ECB announce €200 Billion injection The ECB have just announced a €200 billion plan designed to stimulate eurozone economies, it is unlikely though that Ireland will take ... Continue reading
The end of Commissions? The FSA (Financial Services Authority) in the UK have said that they are not ruling out a future ban on commissions. In the UK financia... Continue reading
Why brokers should not be part of the Valuation process When you deal with a lender they will often ask for various income documents to prove your ability to repay or service the loan you are... Continue reading
What affects your investment planning Did you ever wonder why some people seem to be doing better in the investment arena than you? Or why certain people seem to always lose... Continue reading
The risk of mergers to consumers There is much in the news about private equity firms and various banks being 'in talks' about how they may work together (translation: ... Continue reading
1 in 10 rental properties have dropped prices in the last week. The website Irish Property Watch has released its latest figures show that from the the 9th to the 16th of November 2008 there were 1,8... Continue reading