Nothing in his early life suggested that Daniel Kahneman, who died last week at the age of 90, would eventually win a Nobel Prize in economics. To start, the 2002 Nobel laureate was trained in another subject. His PhD dissertation, in psychology, analysed a ratings scale called the semantic differential. That measure helps researchers, such as product
Mortgage holders can expect a string of interest rate cuts as falling inflation across Europe should offer relief on monthly repayments. People on tracker mortgages are in line for two interest rate cuts in the next three weeks. Falling inflation across the eurozone means the European Central Bank (ECB) is on course to cut its
It is rumoured that tax-free limits around pensions, specifically in relation to employer contributions to PRSAs could face future restrictions in the upcoming finance acts. Currently the only limit on large contributions to PRSAs is the €2 million Standard Fund Threshold, which effectively frees up an employer to pay more employer contributions into an employee’s
At Zurich we understand that planning for your children’s education is important to you. We have been carrying out research into the cost of education in Ireland since 2017 and from this research we have collected valuable data on the costs for primary, secondary and third level education. We have also garnered insights into how much parents spend on their
Homeowners have been warned they may be massively overpaying for their mortgage protection cover. Switching from a mortgage protection insurance policy sold by the bank that provided the mortgage to another provider could lead to savings of €6,000 for a family with 15 years remaining on their mortgage. Using a broker rather than getting cover
