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Cost of education in Ireland continues to rise

  • Savings
Parents in Ireland continue to take on rising debt to fund children’s education with secondary school costs now more than double that of primary.

University challenge

  • Savings

For parents, the cost of sending children to college can be significant according to Zurich’s 2019 report into the cost of education in Ireland. But it’s not all bad news and parents are seeing the benefits of developing a savings habit early in their children’s lives.

Saving for a child’s secondary school

  • Savings

The cost of sending children to secondary school continues to rise, but Zurich’s new cost of secondary education calculator can help parents to understand the costs involved and prepare in advance financially.

Icing up for ALS

  • Savings
Remember back to 2014 when pretty much everyone was having buckets of ice cold water thrown over their heads to raise money for the ALS Association?

Going green for St. Patrick's Day

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Back in 2010, Sydney Opera House went green for St. Patrick's Day. Since then, Tourism Ireland’s annual 'Global Greening' initiative seems to have been embraced the world over.

Do you remember the 'Miracle on the Hudson'?

  • Savings

Its been 10 years since the "Miracle on The Hudson" when pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger managed to land US Airways Flight 1549 safely on the Hudson River in New York. Zurich customers who started saving €150 per month from 2009 have grown their savings to €22,147*. Time flies so start your savings journey today.

Start saving for home improvement success

  • Savings

Home improvement projects are rewarding, both mentally and financially. We've got some great advice on getting started, planning and saving.

Saying 'I do' to saving for your wedding

  • Savings

Before the beef or salmon hits the table, start planning and saving for your wedding day if you want a stress-free celebration.

Do you remember when T2 opened?

  • Savings

Do you remember when Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport was unveiled? That was eight years ago. Zurich customers who started saving €150 per month from 2010 have grown their savings to €19,706. Time flies so start your savings journey today.

5 storage ideas that really save you space

  • Household
  • Savings

Creating more storage space can be challenging. Here are 5 ideas that will help declutter your home and create a nicer environment.

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