1. If you want to play the UK economy here is the stocks to pick http://www.marketwatch.com/story/best-stocks-to-play-a-thriving-uk-economy-2014-04-17 2. Google slip up http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/google-misses-revenue-target-ad-prices-slide-30194511.html 3.  Sean Fitzpatricks walks away smiling http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/se%C3%A1nie-winks-as-verdict-exceeds-his-expectations-1.1764407 4. NAMA to help property market recovery http://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/nama-asked-to-consider-ways-to-help-stabilise-property-prices-1.1763841 5. Ukraine Update http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/deaths-reported-as-ukraine-forces-repel-attack-1.1764967

16 April 2014 Irish Independent – Niall O’Callaghan From economic boom to bust to bailout, Ireland’s 20-somethings have already faced many changes and challenges. However, possibly the biggest challenge they face is one with which many of them are completely unfamiliar – our ageing population. One in five 20-somethings may live to be 100. When […]

1. Is the doom and gloom to be believed? http://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-this-the-big-one-2014-04-15 2. Irish Dairy Board profits surge http://www.independent.ie/business/farming/irish-dairy-board-reports-87pc-hike-in-profits-30191362.html 3.  Eurozone creating false cash hoarding http://www.independent.ie/business/world/eurozone-banks-hoarding-715bn-cash-ahead-of-ecb-stress-tests-30189552.html 4. Tesco coming under pressure again http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/retail-and-services/tesco-sees-no-respite-as-annual-profit-slumps-1.1763735 5. Stability Financials new newsletter www.stabilityfinancial.ie

1. Government continues to make budget cuts http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/government-still-wants-2bn-in-budget-cuts-and-taxes- 2. Shelbourne Hotel turns around http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/profits-jump-44pc-at-shelbourne-hotel-as-firms-revenues-near-26m-30185419.html 3. Tracker mortgages could be in for some good news http://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/tracker-mortgage-holders-in-line-for-rate-cut-30185899.html 4. Google purchases drone maker  http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2014/0415/608927-google-titan-drone/ 5.  Anglo trial update http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0415/608918-anglo/

Names: Joan & Pat Details: Aged 60- Married with no dependants Protection: Whole-of-life cover   Joan & Pat are both aged 60 and live in Dublin. Their kids are grown up and they are enjoying their new-found freedom. They have no mortgage, their house is worth a lot more than when they bought it 30 […]

1. Gold rallies on concerns http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gold-rallies-amid-equity-exodus-ukraine-risk-2014-04-14 2. New irish TV station http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/new-irish-tv-station-to-create-150-jobs-30182804.html 3. Facebook moving into money http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/facebook-wants-approval-for-emoney-service-30183362.html 4. Bubba gets the green jacket http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/bubba-holds-nerve-to-take-second-masters-title-in-three-years-1.1761068 5. Ukraine troubles back in the limelight http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/ukraine-deadline-passes-with-no-sign-of-rebels-complying-1.1761466  

1. Hold on Correction Time http://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-stock-market-needs-a-correction-2014-04-10 2.  End of austerity http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/end-of-austerity-well-escape-15bn-in-cutbacks-30176289.html 3.  Draghi to take action http://www.independent.ie/business/world/draghi-to-take-action-against-deflation-threat-30175792.html 4.  Market Update http://www.iift.ie/market-new/ 5. Black box looming http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/asia-pacific/pm-confident-of-the-missing-malaysia-jet-s-black-box-location-1.1758736

Most people choose to invest in a ‘fund’ which means their money is pooled with other investors.   What is a fund? A fund will typically invest in a portfolio of individual stocks and shares. the fund manager decides which asset types of investments will be held by the fund. There are four main types […]

1. US stocks rally in FED minutes http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-edge-higher-fomc-minutes-in-focus-2014-04-09 2. No capital gains tax relief in 2015 http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/noonan-wont-renew-capital-gains-tax-relief-in-budget-2015-30171616.html 3.  Sean Fitzpatrick cleared http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/sean-fitzpatrick-cleared-over-quinn-loans-30172985.html 4.  China rules out stimulus http://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/china-rules-out-planned-stimulus-despite-slump-in-exports-1.1757284 5.  Survey monkey comes to Dublin  http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/technology/surveymonkey-poised-to-open-european-headquarters-in-dublin-1.1756493

1. Warning signs of a stock market bubble   http://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-warning-signs-of-a-stock-market-bubble-2014-04-08 2.  Merrion Capital buyout http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/senior-executives-at-merrion-capital-in-10m-managementled-buyout-30167950.html 3. House prices to rise further http://www.independent.ie/videos/irish-news/michael-noonan-wants-house-prices-to-rise-further-30168338.html 4. State Visit http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/queen-says-ireland-britain-should-live-as-friends-1.1754962 5. Toyota recall http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/manufacturing/toyota-to-recall-nearly-6-5-million-vehicles-worldwide-1.1755484