Property through your pension In recent years the popularity of purchasing property through pension funds (pre and post retirement) has increased steadily. However there are a number of attractions, benefits and limitations that need to be considered.

Protecting your family’s future Financial planning is always important but there’s no doubting that the current economic climate does call for greater care when it comes to the family’s financial resources.

Is your health really your wealth? Even if you do have private health insurance, remember that while it's designed to cover some or all of the costs of your treatment, it will not replace your income if you are too ill or injured to work.

Life cover might be more affordable than you think €240,000 worth of Life Cover might sound unattainable but you could get it for the price of a cup of coffee a week.

If you’re not maximising your pension contributions to minimise your tax bills, you could be shooting yourself in the foot.

The results of a fresh survey have revealed that a fifth of Irish people have no idea how much they’re paying for their mortgage protection. Many people are also unsure when it comes between mortgage protection and life insurance, with one in three surveyed confusing the two.

How can I invest for my future? Deposit rates aren’t quite as attractive as they once were – and some institutions are now limiting the amount you can save - so what are the alternatives?

Do you really need life insurance? It’s certainly not an easy decision to make, especially for younger people. It might seem like just another expense (and a major commitment to boot) but the real question to consider is this: can you afford to not take out life insurance?

A recent study commissioned by leading pension, investment and protection provider Friends First indicates that mental health issues are now the number one workplace illness with 2 in 5 (38%) workers admitting to suffering from stress and anxiety during their career. Cancer (33%) is the second most common illness and chronic back pain (32%) is the third.