Galway Talks 18.2.2021
23 Feb 2021 | No Comments | posted by david | in podcast
Listen to David discuss the following on today’s show:
Topic – Ulster Bank closing branches and possibly leaving Irish Market. AIB and Bank of Ireland also closing branches.
Topic – 20% drop in houses available in the market to buy – high demand at the moment and lack of supply, could push up house prices!
Question – Daughter has her name added to her Mothers Bank Account- are there any possible investment options for the funds on deposit?
Question – Home Insurance for thatched houses
Galway Talks 11.2.21
11 Feb 2021 | No Comments | posted by david | in podcast
Listen to David discuss the following on today’s show:
Topic – Taxman shocks Covid PUP recipients looking for tax to be paid in 2021.
Topic – Nervousness over future of Ulster Bank.
Topic – Covid could affect Life Cover and ability to drawdown a mortgage.
Question – Pup payment and tax credits
Galway Talks 29.1.21
11 Feb 2021 | No Comments | posted by david | in podcast
Listen to David discuss the following on today’s show:
Topic – Survey finds that 70% of stress is financial.
Some things people need to consider:
1. Is your stress overblown?
2. Like anything else, have you sought advice “A burden shared etc”
3. Analyse what the problems are-don’t panic.
4. Maybe its an organisational problem:
– try to establish an emergency fund for unexpected expenses.
– Monthly budget to cover annual expenses e.g. holidays, Christmas and school.
Topic – Household wealth rises to staggering €830 million at end of 2020 with €125 million on deposit
Galway Talks 21.1.2021
21 Jan 2021 | No Comments | posted by david | in podcast
Listen to David discuss the following on today’s show:
Issue: Government to introduce legislation to allow employees the right to work from home – Is this excessive for employers?
Issue: Revenue tax bills currently being issued to employees who availed of the Covid 19 unemployment benefit- these are notifications and not demands
Galway Talks 14.1.2021
18 Jan 2021 | No Comments | posted by david | in podcast
Listen to David discuss the following on today’s show:
Topic: Markets are continuing to be resilient and are currently at an all time high.
Topic: Financial to do’s for 2021 during lockdown – Use the time to shop around for:
Mortgage Rates
Insurance – car, life and home
Utilities – telephone, electricity, gas, broadband
Health Insurance – visit hia.ie website to review
Review:
Overall finances
Investment options alternative to deposits
Pension
Galway Talks 17.12.20
17 Dec 2020 | No Comments | posted by david | in podcast
Listen to David discuss the following on today’s show:
Topic: Online buying from UK Websites could all change post Brexit.
Topic: Bank Deposits at an all time high of €123 billion, but what will happen to this money in 2021 in post lockdown Ireland?
Confidence is key e.g. consumer spending boom – retail, cars, holidays, house purchases, renovations.
Topic: Positive mental attitude with a vaccine on the way and 1% growth in economy for 2021 predicted.
