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Are Your Finances Heading In The Right Direction?
Your answers to these questions will determine if they are! How much debt do you have? Do you have an emergency fund in place? How much...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


What Are The Benefits Of A PRSA
A Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) is a highly beneficial and tax effective retirement plan which allows you to retire...
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Should I get mortgage protection from my bank?
If you’re in the process of buying your first home, you’re probably in the thick of mortgage lending rules, solicitor’s fees, surveys and...
Oct 11, 20242 min read


Life Assurance And Taxation Issues for Non Cohabiting Couples
Introduction Our society is changing and more and more people are living together in ‘non-married’ situations. The Civil Partnership and...
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Auto Enrolment – FAQ’S
What is auto enrolment? Auto enrolment is a retirement savings scheme which people will automatically be enrolled in once they meet...
Jul 5, 20248 min read


What is Auto-enrolment for pensions and how will it work?
The Auto-enrolment scheme aims to ensure that every employee will have access to a workplace pension to supplement the state pension. The...
Jul 5, 20243 min read


How Can I Get Mortgage Protection Quickly In Ireland?
In order to get a mortgage in Ireland, you need to have Mortgage Protection in place. So what happens if you’re ready to close on your...
May 7, 20242 min read


Income Protection for Nurses
Our nurses spend their lives caring for other people when they are sick, but what happens to the nurses when they are sick? What would...
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Joint or Dual Life Cover. Which is best?
So you know you need to get Life Assurance (Insurance) and you’ve done some research. You know that Life Insurance pays out a lump sum if...
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Am I entitled to a Tax Refund on my Mortgage Payments in 2023?
In the 2024 Budget the government included a temporary mortgage interest tax credit. This was only applicable for Interest that was paid...
Jan 8, 20242 min read


Code of Practice for Underwriting Mortgage Protection Insurance for Cancer Survivors
Insurance companies who are members of Insurance Ireland, have signed up to a new Code of Practice called the “Insurance Ireland Code of...
Dec 15, 20234 min read


Maximising Investment Potential: Understanding Mortgages for Investment Properties
Are you looking at getting a mortgage for investment properties? Our team at Citywide Financial Solutions have got you covered with all...
Dec 8, 20232 min read


What is a Directors/Executive Pension?
In simple terms, a Director’s (or Executive) pension allows the transfer of profits from your company’s bank account into your own long...
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Are You Mortgage Ready?
You might have spent many years saving a deposit, but when it comes to your mortgage application are you mortgage-ready? The good news is...
Nov 8, 20231 min read


Do You Need Serious Illness Cover If You Have Health Insurance?
Many people think that Serious Illness Cover and Health Insurance are the same thing. Their main similarity is that they are both...
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Helping Hand with Royal London
When Protection Is About More Than Just Money Helping Hand gives you one on one personal support with your own dedicated nurse from...
Sep 4, 20231 min read


Protection from Aviva – Aviva Care
Protection from Aviva means much more than simply financial protection. Aviva Care powered by Teladoc Health, gives you four health &...
Aug 22, 20233 min read


Keyperson Insurance FAQ’s
At the heart of every successful business are dedicated, talented and capable people, but none of us know what the future will bring. Key...
Jul 7, 20235 min read


What Is The Cheapest Life Insurance In Ireland?
If you’re looking to take out Life Insurance in Ireland, but don’t want to spend a fortune, here are some tips worth reading How can I...
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Will you or your loved ones be hit with with a big inheritance tax bill in the future ?
In this blog I look at who is liable for inheritance tax and what are some of options surrounding the liability? Who has to pay...
May 31, 20235 min read
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