Bob's Blog

Ever wonder how you are penniless at the end of the month and your neighbour who earns less than you is debt free? It may be a combination of factors, but often times we lack the necessary discipline and know-how when it comes along to building a rainy day fund. Here are a few of the most common tips we [...]

Kildare’s 150,000 credit union members need to hold their institutions to account, says local financial adviser In the light of last week’s emergency appointment of a ‘Special Manager’ by the Central Bank to Newbridge Credit Union because of liquidity concerns, Bob Quinn of Money Adviser urges the 150,000 members of County Kildare’s 13 credit unions to take a more proactive [...]

Dublin, Ireland November 22nd 2011 – At this stage, we’re well used to relentlessly grim financial news but when the Minister for Finance warns that next month’s budget is going to be ‘hard on people’, you know that it’s going to be tough. But does this mean that you have to say goodbye to all the fun things in life, [...]

Irish Life are giving away €200 million in life cover to 20,000 people over the coming weeks – FOR FREE. We would like to do our bit here and arrange this cover for you, providing you meet Irish Life’s criteria: You are a parent under 55 and your youngest child is 13 or under. You are not about to pop your [...]

We have complied a list of the common steps you need to take when buying a home. Sometimes we can spend too much time focused on the more trivial matters. Keep a clear head and feel free to add to this list based on your own experiences. Determine readiness for home ownership Compare advantages and disadvantages of buying versus renting Get [...]

VHI will increase the cost of their PMI 06 11 plan on June 23rd from €711.11 to €1,279.90 per adult. Child prices will increase from €111.11 to €200 and students rise from €244.45 to €439.98. For a family of 2 adults, 1 student and 2 children, it’s an increase of €1,510.89 per year/€125.90 per month. If that’s not bad enough, VHI will also reduce the benefit paid for [...]