Michael Houghton: ‘In my early investing years, I was naive and impatient – a terrible combination for any long-term investor’

I chased shortcuts, took unnecessary risks, and got burned as a result. Nowadays, I take the slow and steady route Healthy financial habits matter more than any individual investment. Photo: Getty In early 2020, I sat in a Garda station giving a statement about an investment scam I had been a victim of. I remember … Read more

Your questions: How do I prepare for ATM outages like the recent ones in Spain and Portugal?

your questionS It is sensible to keep a small emergency float of cash at home – enough to cover a few essentials for a couple of days. Photo: Getty Q After the power outage in Spain and Portugal recently, where ATMs and card payments stopped working, I’m wondering how we might prepare financially for something … Read more

ECB Rate Cuts Continue: More Expected

Archyde ECB Expected to Cut Interest Rates Amid Tariff Concerns: What it Means for American Consumers By Archyde News Journalist Published: April 16, 2025 Anticipated Rate Cut: A Response to Economic Headwinds The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to announce a 0.25 percentage point cut to interest rates this week, marking its seventh … Read more

How much would you have if you invested your monthly child benefit of €140 for 18 years? – financial experts crunch the numbers

By starting early and investing wisely, parents can build a nest egg for their children’s future In a bare trust, assets are held by trustees for the benefit of the child. Photo: Getty The October Budget proved a boon to parents, as an outgoing government seeking re-election splashed out on both double child benefit payments … Read more

AIB cuts two savings rates sparking fears other banks will follow suit

Archyde AIB Slashes Savings ‍Rates Table of Contents 1. AIB Slashes Savings ‍Rates 2. Unlocking the Power ⁢of AI‌ Writing ​Tools for Optimized Content 3. AIB Adjusts Savings Rates: A ⁢Change​ in Course 4. AIB⁣ Lowers Minimum for ‌Fixed Term Deposits 5. How might Irish consumers⁣ mitigate the‍ impact of ‍declining savings ⁢rates on their … Read more