As interest rates are at an all time low at present, deposit returns are poor. Investment returns of course outstrip these returns but below are other considerations before you decide on a course of action with your money: Access: Tying your money up for longer...

Give yourself a pay – rise this winter

by Morgan O'Connell | Dec 2, 2021 | Christmas Debt, Christmas Finances, Couple Financial Advice, Money Goals, Personal Finances

Working with clients in the area of money and work often throws up discussion items like getting a payraise, feeling underapreciated or frustrated because the money they earn is just not enough. This winter, with the staggering increase in the cost of...

Tips on updating your CV

by Morgan O'Connell | Apr 20, 2021 | Career Coaching Help, CV and Interview Tips

My work as a coach involves helping clients manage their personal brand and message as told through their CV and social media profile. A CV with no impact and clearly in need of work is like a weight holding them back. Each vacancy is an opportunity, so...

Are you tired living paycheck to paycheck?

by Morgan O'Connell | Mar 18, 2021 | Couple Financial Advice, Debt Management, Money Goals, Personal Finances

As you might expect, this is a common occurrence. You know that feeling at the end of the month where you take out your debit card and go to pay for something. A little voice in the back of your head asks: “is there enough in the account to cover this?” There is a...

New Year’s Resolutions – Oh Behave!

by Morgan O'Connell | Mar 16, 2021 | Christmas Debt, Christmas Finances, Couple Financial Advice, Debt Management, Financial Accountability, Financial Coach Ireland, Money Coach Ireland, Money Goals, Personal Finances

This cozy little fella above looks relaxed but may need to make some New Year’s Resolutions…. maybe. Yes, I have heard the one-liner about resolutions. “Mine is to break them” or “mine is not to make them in the first place”. The doggie looks like he is in deep...