We were all very good at saving when there was the big carrot of the SSIA’s. Lately I’ve been talking to friends who are starting to save a few quid each month as the rainy days seem ever closer.
This video from the guys in Commoncraft is a nice piece on how putting a little aside regularly can mount up. It is a little simplistic and American (no, they don’t go hand in hand) but I think it’s a timely reminder of some of the basics:
If you have a little more money to spare and are thinking about investing over a longer time, with higher risks attached of course, then have a look at this one:
Next week we’ll be publishing a review of deposit rates on offer from the various lending institutions in Ireland, so if you’re now motivated to save do drop back.
February 28, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Certainly is plain English.
January 8, 2010 at 7:21 pm
I’m looking into this whole thing at moment. Need to save money big time!