When to seek Financial Advice

Seek financial advice whenever you need clarity, guidance, or aim to maximize your money’s potential.

Achieving your goals depends on the quality and efficiency of your financial plan.

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Financial Planning vs. Stages of Life

Financial planning is a journey that evolves with every stage of life. From the vibrant energy of your 20s to the reflective wisdom of your 60s and beyond, each decade brings its own financial challenges and opportunities. Understanding how to navigate these changes is crucial for securing a comfortable and prosperous future. 

Financial Planning In Your 20s: Foundations and Freedom

Life Events: 

  • Graduating college 
  • Entering the workforce 
  • Moving out on your own
  • Buying your first car
  • Budgeting becomes even more crucial as you balance new income with expenses like rent, car payments, and student loans.
  • Building an emergency fund provides a financial safety net for unexpected expenses, such as car repairs or job transitions, offering peace of mind.
  • Investing in a retirement account early takes advantage of compound interest, setting a strong foundation for future financial independence.
  • Insurance planning is essential, and starting young can lead to more affordable premiums. Key policies to consider at this age include life insurance, income protection, and health insurance. 
  • Debt management strategies help efficiently pay off student loans and credit card debt, freeing up more of your income for savings and investments.

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Financial Planning In Your 30s: Growth and Commitment

Life Events: 

  • Advancing in your career or starting a business
  • Marrying or establishing long-term partnerships
  • Starting a family 
  • Purchasing your first home
  • Investing in your career through further education or skill development can enhance your earning potential.
  • Family financial planning now includes managing a mortgage, and ensuring you’re prepared for the costs of home ownership, children’s education, and shared life goals.
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage becomes even more important, including home insurance to protect your property, Income protection to safeguard your assets, mortgage protection and life insurance to protect your loved ones.
  • Retirement planning should evolve with your career growth, increasing contributions to reflect rising income.
  • Emergency fund adjustments may be necessary to account for the potential costs associated with home repairs and maintenance on top of your regular mortgage payments.

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Financial Planning In Your 40s: Reflection and Consolidation

Life Events: 

  • Changing Jobs/Careers
  • Raising a family, with the added complexity of teenage years
  • Possibly caring for ageing parents
  • Sending Kids to College
  • Maximising retirement savings by catching up if you’re behind or maximising contributions as your income peaks.
  • College savings plans for children become a priority, alongside navigating the financial aspects of elder care.
  • Debt reduction, focusing on eliminating high-interest debt and possibly mortgage debt, to free up resources for other goals.
  • You are investing more in your personal health and adjusting your insurance to protect against unexpected health expenses that can impact finances.
  • Reviewing and updating estate plans and wills to ensure financial affairs are in order and aligned with current life circumstances.

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Financial Planning In Your 50s: Preparing for the Next Chapter

Life Events: 

  • Children leaving home
  • Preparing for retirement
  • Reflecting on life achievements and planning for the future
  • Downsizing or remortgaging to better align with retirement goals and financial comfort
  • Buying investment property as a means to diversify income streams in retirement
  • Focusing on investments to secure and grow wealth as retirement approaches
  • Retirement planning shifts towards fine-tuning savings and investment strategies for imminent retirement.
  • Healthcare planning gains importance, considering long-term care insurance and healthcare costs in retirement.
  • Estate planning becomes a priority to ensure your legacy and wishes are clearly articulated, including plans for any investment properties.
  • Debt management may involve strategic decisions about downsizing to a smaller home or remortgaging to reduce monthly expenses or tap into home equity for retirement funding.
  • Diversifying income through the purchase of investment property can provide additional revenue streams in retirement, but requires careful financial planning to manage the associated risks and responsibilities.
  • Investment review and adjustment are key to ensuring your portfolio is appropriately balanced between growth and risk, especially as you move closer to retirement.

In Your 60s and Beyond: Enjoyment and Legacy

Life Events: 

  • Retiring from full-time work
  • Enjoying hobbies, travel, and leisure activities
  • Volunteering and mentoring, passing on wisdom
  • Income management in retirement involves strategic withdrawal from retirement accounts, optimizing social security benefits, and managing taxes.
  • Healthcare management is critical, with a focus on Medicare, supplemental insurance, and managing healthcare costs.
  • Legacy and estate management focuses on ensuring your financial legacy is secure and aligned with your wishes, including charitable giving and inheritance planning.

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We work with every lender and provider out there to make sure you get top-notch financial solutions. Our team includes award-winning experts with over 35 years of experience, and we’re proud of our 1,000+ five-star Google reviews. Our advanced software helps us create personalized plans that fit your unique situation perfectly.

Our goal is simple: to go beyond what you expect and build lasting relationships. We value clear communication, honesty, and integrity, always putting your needs first to help you on your journey to financial freedom.

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Clodagh L.
Clodagh L.
Shaun was very pleasant and informative on the phone discussing healthcare plans and offering advice on the most suitable form of cover!
Seamus L.
Seamus L.
Ross Kerwin was a great help to us. He laid out everything is easily relatable terms and answered all our questions . He went above and beyond to get us the best deal which we greatly appreciated. We wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend him and Low Quotes.
Adam R.
Adam R.
Rebecca was great from start to finish!
Stephen D.
Stephen D.
Spoke to a very friendly and helpful guy, Ross Kirwan was a real gentleman and helped me with the process which was quick and pain free.
Mohamed N.
Mohamed N.
Ross has been absolutely brilliant from day one. He’s super easy to chat with, explained everything in a way that made sense, and was always quick to reply to our emails. Having him guide us through the mortgage protection side of things from July to mid-August really took a lot of the stress out of the process. We felt really looked after. Thanks again, Ross!
Response from the owner: Hey Mohamed,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Ross. It’s great to know he was able to explain everything clearly and make the mortgage protection process smooth and stress-free. We always aim to take the pressure off and make things easy to understand, so your feedback means a lot to us!If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Philson T.
Philson T.
I delt with Ross. He was very helpful and supportive and easily reachable. I very much recommend him.
Response from the owner: Hey Philson,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Ross. It’s great to know he was helpful, supportive, and easily reachable throughout the process. We aim to make everything as smooth and straightforward as possible, so your recommendation means a lot to us! If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
nicole M.
nicole M.
Aoife Morgan was spectacular, such a great help and made the whole process stress free.
Response from the owner: Hey Nicole,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Aoife. It’s fantastic to know she was able to make the whole process stress-free and provide such great support. We always strive to keep things simple and smooth for our clients, so your feedback means a lot to us! If you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Andrea G.
Andrea G.
We had a great experience with Rebecca. She was very kind and patient with us, always available when we contacted her and very helpful if we had any doubts
Response from the owner: Hey Andrea,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Rebecca. It’s great to know she was kind, patient, and always available to help whenever you had questions. We aim to make the process as smooth and supportive as possible, so your feedback means a lot to us! If you ever need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Cathy M.
Cathy M.
Rebecca was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She took the time to clearly explain every detail of our policy, making sure we understood and got the coverage we truly needed. On top of that, she secured us a fantastic deal on our life insurance, significantly better than what we had with our previous provider. Knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely helpful,Rebecca made the whole process stress free.
Response from the owner: Hey Cathy,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Rebecca. It’s great to know she took the time to explain everything clearly and helped you secure such a fantastic deal on your life insurance. We always aim to make the process stress free and ensure our clients feel confident with their coverage, so your feedback means a lot to us! If you need anything further down the road, don’t hesitate to get in touch.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Chloe M.
Chloe M.
Dylan was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Every step was explained perfectly and Dylan was patient in allowing me to ask questions on anything I was unsure of. I would highly recommend, and I already have, several times! Thank you so much again.
Response from the owner: Hey Chloe,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Dylan. It’s great to know he explained everything clearly and took the time to answer all your questions with patience. We really appreciate your recommendations – word of mouth is so valuable to us! If you need any further support in the future, we’re always here to help.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Niamh M.
Niamh M.
Ross Kirwan was extremely helpful guiding me in the right direction with life insurance. He was very knowledgeable with the information he provided and also very patient with explanations. He made the whole process swift and stress free. Thank you
Response from the owner: Hey Niamh,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Ross. It’s great to know he guided you so well through the life insurance process and made everything clear, smooth, and stress free. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re so glad Ross could support you in finding the right cover. If you need any assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Samuel I.
Samuel I.
Cormac Logue has been immensely helpful for us in securing a policy. He is professional and knowledgeable. Thank you Cormac.
Response from the owner: Hey Samuel,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Cormac. It’s great to know he was able to guide you with professionalism and knowledge while securing your policy. We aim to make the process as smooth and supportive as possible, so your kind words mean a lot. If you have any questions in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Ashley F.
Ashley F.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca,what a gorgeous person she was.She went above and beyond of explaining everything to me about my life insurance policy and I was very happy with her.she is an asset to you company.Thank you Rebecca 😊
Response from the owner: Hey Ashley,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Rebecca. It’s wonderful to know she went above and beyond in explaining everything about your life insurance policy and made the process so reassuring for you. She’s indeed a valued member of our team, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. If you ever need anything in the future, don’t hesitate to get in touch.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Conor M.
Conor M.
Rebecca was excellent to deal with. She gave really good advice, was very kind and patient with us, responded quickly and clearly to all of our queries, and made the process as smooth as I could have hoped.
Response from the owner: Hey Conor,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Rebecca. It’s great to know she provided clear advice, was patient, and made the whole process smooth and straightforward for you. We’re proud to have her on our team, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Andreea G.
Andreea G.
From the first call Bernadine has been an absolute please to talk to. Such a warm and knowledgeable person.I've started doing the mortgage process by myself and i got a bit lost in the process but Bernadine has put me back on the right path and even though she hasn't been my broker she has been my angel. Her words and information have put my mind at ease and gave me the confidence to keep going and stay calm and wait for the bank to come through.I am and i will always recommend Bernadine to everyone that plans to buy a house. She will definitely go beyond to help you and she will be there for you every step of the way.
Response from the owner: Hey Andreea,We’re so delighted to read your kind words about Bernadine. It’s wonderful to hear how she was able to guide you, ease your worries, and give you the confidence to continue through the mortgage process. Even when the journey feels overwhelming, our goal is always to make it clearer and more reassuring, and Bernadine truly shines at that. Thank you for your recommendation, it really means a lot!Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Emma C.
Emma C.
Myself and my partner had a great experience with Aoife! We didn’t have the most straight forward application but she made it as easy as possible for us and explained everything along the way. Would highly recommend Aoife!
Response from the owner: Hey Emma,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Aoife. It’s great to know she guided you and your partner through a tricky application, making everything as smooth and understandable as possible. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Aoife!Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
John M.
John M.
After a few minutes I have 5 choices for decent quotes. Very efficient.
Response from the owner: Hey John,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with our service. It’s great to know you were able to get multiple quote options quickly and efficiently. Making the process smooth and straightforward is always our goal, so your feedback means a lot to us!Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Chris M.
Chris M.
Rebecca was honestly such a pleasure to work with. Super friendly, easy to talk to, and really on top of things. She made the whole process smooth and stress-free, and I felt like she genuinely cared about making sure everything went right. I’d absolutely recommend her—just a really great experience all around."RegardsChris & Amy
Response from the owner: Hey Chris & Amy,We’re so pleased to hear about your great experience with Rebecca! It’s wonderful to know she made the process smooth and stress-free while showing such genuine care and professionalism. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with her, she’ll be delighted!Thanks again for the recommendation, and if you ever need anything in the future, we’re always here to help.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
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Think of a financial plan as your GPS in the world of money. Whether you’re saving for a car, planning a big trip, or just wanting to manage your bills better, having a plan helps you get where you want to go without unnecessary detours.

The best time to start was yesterday, and the second-best time is now! It’s never too early or too late to get your finances in order. Starting young gives you a fantastic head start, but making a plan at any age can help improve your financial well-being.

You can definitely start on your own by setting goals and budgeting. However, chatting with one of our financial advisors can be a game-changer for more complex things like investments, retirement planning, or tax strategies. We can offer tailored advice and insights you might not have considered.

 

Life changes, and so should your financial plan. A good rule of thumb is to give it a once-over annually or after significant life events (think marriage, baby, new job). This way, you can adjust your plan to stay on track with your goals.

A financial plan considers the big picture. It covers income, expenses, savings, investments, debt management, insurance needs, retirement planning, and any other financial goals. Think of it as a comprehensive roadmap for your financial future.

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