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Money Smarts Programme for Secondary School
Financial literacy is a key life skill and our free secondary school programme is designed to h...
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Secondary
The Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge
Enter the inaugural The Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge for Secondary Schools....
Primary
BizWorld and Bank of Ireland
This free two day workshop for 5th class teaches enterprise and innovation...
Parents
Talking to your children about money
It is never too early to encourage good money habits....
Primary
Talking Cents with Ollie
Enabling children of all ages to begin to understand all things money...
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Plan
Understanding 50/30/20 budgeting
The 50/30/20 rule is a simple way of managing your money....
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Creating a savings habit
When every euro you earn seems to get eaten up by expenses, it can sometimes feel as if you sim...
First time buyer
How I survived the house-hunting process, according to a first-time buyer
This article was first published on TheJournal.ie as part of the Home Truths series in partners...
First time buyer
The full cost of buying a new home
There's more to buying your first home than simply saving the 10% deposit.
Fees, duties, tax...
First time buyer
4 reasons to start saving for your first home
1: A sense of security
Owning your own home feels quite different to renting. Sure, you'll s...
First time buyer
8 changes to make when saving for a deposit
1: Review your bills
Comparison websites have made it easier to check that you're getting th...
First time buyer
How the Mortgage process works
As steps in life go, buying a home is certainly one of the big ones.
But if you know what’s ...
First time buyer
Your mortgage interest rate options
Bank of Ireland offers a wide range of fixed and variable rate products for both new and existi...
First time buyer
Getting Mortgage Ready
Are you saving for a deposit to purchase your first home? MortgageSaver can help you take that ...
First time buyer
7 questions to ask yourself before buying a home
1: How much can I afford?
Owning a home is great but it does bring additional expenses. As w...
First time buyer
How to save a deposit for your home
1: Work out a budget
Before you start viewing homes you need to decide how much money you ca...
First time buyer
So you have the deposit, but are you mortgage-ready?
Getting 'approval in principle'
First, you'll need to start your mortgage application! This ...
First time buyer
First time buyer
Mortgage language made simple
Annual Percentage Rate of Charge (APRC):
The APRC is a calculation of the overall cost of a lo...
First time buyer
Mortgage documentation checklist
Ideally you should bring these documents with you when you meet us.
If you are making a joint ...
First time buyer
A Mortgage Manager on your terms
Say when and our Mobile Mortgage Managers will meet you anytime, anywhere.
Our team of quali...
First time buyer
6 First Time Buyer mistakes to avoid
1: It's out of your budget
Your dream home and your first home aren't always going to be the...
First time buyer
Can you afford to buy your first home?
You've done the maths, and reckon you can afford to take out a mortgage and buy your first home...
First time buyer
How to increase your chances of getting a mortgage offer
1: Bad credit history
All mortgage applicants need to pass a credit check This is an assessm...
Spend
How to better manage your spending
Understanding how to manage emotional triggers can help us to control spending more effectively...
Plan
Why make a budget?
Most experts agree that regular budgeting is the best way to keep on top of your finances...
Save
Simple steps to better saving
The first step to better saving is to be clear about what you’re saving for...
Save
How to create a rainy day fund
We often don’t see costs coming, we have no choice but to deal with them right away…...
Plan
How to achieve your financial goals
The first thing to do is to work out your money goals and write them down...
Save
Save for life after retirement
People are living longer. You’ll need money to enjoy your lifestyle during your retirement...
Plan
Protect your family’s finances
If you have a car or home, you probably have home insurance. But what about you?...
Save
How to set financial priorities
If you have cash left in your account at the end of the month, what is the best use for it?...
Plan
Is it better to save or invest?
Saving and investing are both good ways to grow your money but they are quite different...
Plan
How to diversify your investments
Most people struggle with key financial concepts which may affect their ability to…...
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Useful Tools and Calculators
From calculating fees to managing your borrowings, we’ve got the tools to help you ...