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What happens your pension fund when you die?

What happens your pension when you die? This article appeared in the Irish Times. By Fiona Reddan and published in the Irish Times Tuesday, March 21, 2017. So this week we’re considering what happens your pension when you die; after all, it’s most likely your biggest financial asset, worth more than your house or any [...]

By | March 21st, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

LIFE ASSURANCE CLAIMS – IRISH LIFE FIGURES 2016

This article appeared in the Irish Times recently ; Accidents are second biggest cause of death for under-40s, says Irish Life By Fiona Reddan (Feb 2017 in the Irish Times) Cancer is still the leading cause of death and illness in Ireland according to new figures, which also show accidents are the second biggest cause [...]

By | March 21st, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The 60-second guide to… private health insurance jargon

The following is an extract taken from an article that appeared in the Sunday Independent first published 22/01/2017. Some of the keys words used in Health Insurance. Excess: The first part of a claim you must pay for yourself. For example, if the excess on your policy is €250 - and you're claiming for €500 [...]

By | January 24th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Home loan rates higher, savings rates lower in Ireland

The following is an extract from an article published in the Examiner , Eamon Quinn Saturday, January 14, 2017   New Irish home loan rates remain twice as high as the eurozone average, while the rates Irish banks pay households are about three times lower, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank. The [...]

By | January 17th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Insurance cost hikes to ease – but not quickly

The following is an extract from an article by Charlie Weston, Published 12/01/2017 | Irish Independent;   The Government’s working group on insurance costs outlined 33 changes, including the setting up of a fraud database and the establishment of a new commission to look at award levels in Ireland compared with abroad. Motor insurance reforms [...]

By | January 17th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

First Time Buyers – Help To Buy Scheme- some quick facts.

This scheme came into being on the 3rd of January 2017. Please see below some answers taken directly from the Revenues FAQ section on the HTB scheme – for more complete information please log onto  www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/reliefs/htb/index.html   Who is entitled to claim? A first-time buyer of a house or apartment who purchases or self-builds a [...]

By | January 10th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Ten top tips to keep control of your finances and finally save in 2017

I read this article last week in the Irish Independent – it is probably the same article every year – but if you can stick to it , hopefully it will add to your bottom line in 2017. It was written by Sinead Ryan and she offers top tips to gain control over your money [...]

By | January 10th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Most families yet to recover from austerity of the crash

Family finances have yet to recover after years of austerity, a new study has found. The following is an article published in Irish Independent – Charlie Weston 12/12/2016   Nearly half of the workforce is still worried about losing their jobs, more than eight years after the financial crisis erupted. Many fear they are likely [...]

By | December 13th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments

THREE OUT OF FOUR PEOPLE ON WRONG HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN

HEALTHY ADVICE FROM THE DOOLEY INSURANCE GROUP  It’s been reported recently that as many as three out of four people with health insurance are on the wrong scheme and are paying too much.  The cost of health cover is still rising and will probably continue to do so but savings can be made even from [...]

By | December 13th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments

An Oireachtas committee said Irish drivers should get detailed breakdown of why their car insurance costs so much.

This article was published in the Journal.ie last week. If you have any queries about your car insurance (or any insurance products) please ring our office on 045 431642 and ask for one of our insurance experts. MOTORISTS SHOULD BE given a detailed breakdown of their car insurance premium from insurance companies, an Oireachtas Committee [...]

By | November 27th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments