Outgoings

There is a very old saying that “familiarity breeds contempt”. Whilst its origin is disputed, its original meaning is believed to relate to friendship; the more you know someone, the more likely you are to lose respect for them.

In the modern world though, it can equally be used to describe the attitude some businesses have towards customers who stay loyal to them. 

When it comes to money, your priorities, needs, and goals change as you move through life. In your twenties, you have a vastly different relationship with money than you do in your sixties, but it is important to recognise that at each stage of your life, the financial decisions you make can impact or enhance your financial future, regardless of how far away that might seem.

Whilst renting a property has some advantages, such as being able to live in a location you’d otherwise not be able to afford, the distinct downside of renting is that you ultimately have little to show for the thousands of Euros you pay out in rent each year. 

When the temperature starts to rise and the days lengthen, spring is clearly upon us. For many people, the changes of the season, from Winter to Spring, inspires them to declutter and spring clean their homes in preparation for the warm, sunny months ahead. This year why not also take the opportunity to give your finances a thorough dusting down, to ensure they are also in good shape for Summer and beyond? Here are a few tips to help you do it: