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Third-level education is getting more expensive and families are leaning more on their savings as costs for accommodation, fees, and living expenses keep going up. Our yearly Cost of Education study shows it’s becoming harder for parents. But with the right financial planning, you could make things a bit easier.  

Whether your children are in primary, secondary or third level education, chances are you are counting the costs. If you have children in private school, then you have an additional expense which we will focus on in this article.

When families think about paying for college, tuition fees are often the focus. But in Ireland, accommodation is quickly becoming one of the largest costs for students. This article looks at ways to plan early for it.
If you're planning to support your children when they reach college, it might be wise to start saving now because college costs can really add up. 

Zurich’s savings policies are ideal for you to gift money to your loved ones, accumulating a fund which they can use for something they might need in the future, a deposit for a house, a holiday, or a new car. Find out more about the Small Gift Saver solution from Zurich in this article.

Are you looking for ideas for financial planning this new year? Do you need to set some financial goals for the year ahead? Help is on hand with 16 financial new year’s resolutions for 2026 to get you financially fit this year. 

Are you thinking about saving for your children’s education but don’t know where to start? David Byrne, Financial Planning Coach at Zurich gives some simple ways to start saving for your children’s education so you can plan for today to empower their tomorrow.

If you’re saving regularly and wondering how to make your money work harder, you’re not alone. Marie Kirwan, Senior Financial Planner at Zurich, explains how investing could help grow savings faster than a standard bank or building society savings account.

Zurich's 2025 Cost of Education research highlights that many families are adjusting plans as more students remain at home to offset college costs, in particular rising accommodation costs.

 

Every year we interview Irish families to find out what they spend to send their children to college. In this article you’ll find what the cost of college is in 2025 and how to save for it. 


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