Category: Financial

Protect your Business Assets – The Importance of Commercial Insurance Explained

As we all know, running a business comes with numerous risks and uncertainties. As a responsible business owner in Ireland, it’s crucial to safeguard your hard work and investments. One of the most effective ways to protect your business is by obtaining commercial insurance. In this article, we will explore five reasons why you should… Continue reading Protect your Business Assets – The Importance of Commercial Insurance Explained

5 ways to reduce your tax bill

Tax is a necessary evil. If we want to live in a country with access to public services, taxation is the system used to pay for these services. We can (and do!) argue and moan about the different levels of tax payable and whether they are levied fairly. But at the end of the day,… Continue reading 5 ways to reduce your tax bill

Understanding Under Insurance and the Impacts it will have on Your Claim

When it comes to safeguarding your most valuable asset, your home, ensuring proper insurance coverage is essential. However, recent findings from the Central Bank reveal a concerning trend of increasing levels of under-insurance in the Irish home insurance market. This blog post aims to shed light on the consequences of under-insuring your property and emphasise… Continue reading Understanding Under Insurance and the Impacts it will have on Your Claim

Unleash Your Savings Potential: 5 Refreshingly Innovative Strategies for Financial Success

Saving money is vital for building a secure financial future. While traditional saving strategies have their merits, sometimes it’s worth thinking outside the box to find innovative and unconventional ways to boost your savings. In this article, we will explore five unique approaches that can revolutionise your savings game and help you achieve your financial… Continue reading Unleash Your Savings Potential: 5 Refreshingly Innovative Strategies for Financial Success

A Comprehensive Guide to the Help to Buy Scheme in Ireland

Are you a first-time homebuyer with dreams of owning your own property? The Help to Buy scheme is a government initiative designed to make homeownership a reality for eligible buyers. In this article, we will simplify and clarify the information about the Help to Buy scheme, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, and the stages involved… Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to the Help to Buy Scheme in Ireland

Retirement Planning: Why you Should Start Planning for Retirement Early

Retirement may seem far off, but the truth is, it’s never too early to start planning for your golden years. By starting early, you can give yourself more time to save and invest, and create a retirement plan that gives you financial security and peace of mind. At Lyons Financial Services, we understand the importance… Continue reading Retirement Planning: Why you Should Start Planning for Retirement Early

Financial Planning in your 40’s

In our last newsletter, we wrote about what’s important financially for people in their 30s. We got quite a few comments about this piece and some requests to set out the financial priorities for people in their 40s. So here goes… Keep control of your lifestyle For a lot of people as they enter their… Continue reading Financial Planning in your 40’s

When did you last stress test your finances?

2020 has been a year of great uncertainty. Of course Covid-19 has dominated the landscape, bringing with it insecurity for some people around both their health and also their economic circumstances. As countries are moving in and out of various states of lockdown, for many people this is creating a lot of worry about their… Continue reading When did you last stress test your finances?

How tidy are your retirement affairs?

At Lyons Financial Services, we understand that retirement planning is a crucial element of your overall financial plan. We often encounter clients who are already on their retirement journey when we start working with them. Unfortunately, what we sometimes find leaves much to be desired. Many people believe they are well-prepared for a comfortable retirement,… Continue reading How tidy are your retirement affairs?

Is it time to rethink the importance of money?

As economies around the world start to cautiously emerge from their various states of lockdown, people are also stepping back into the light albeit gingerly and carefully. Some shops and services are open for business again, others have a while to wait still. Some activities that involve mass gatherings such as sports events and concerts… Continue reading Is it time to rethink the importance of money?