Kathleen Murphy shares insights on her career’s success, the importance of team work, and the family story behind her mission to give people, especially women and the younger generation, the tools to secure their financial future. Kathleen Murphy, one of the top 50 most powerful women in business, doesn’t have an office! And that’s fine with her. “Everyone’s on the same … [Read more...] about Kathleen Murphy: Integrity, Smarts, & Vision
money
First Word: Profit and Loss
...and empowering women to take control of their financial futures. ℘℘℘ Profiling so many successful Irish people working in the financial industry has me questioning my own relationship with money. I don’t ever remember anyone talking to me about investing when I was a student. The nun who was supposed to teach us about bookkeeping and commerce used to read to us from … [Read more...] about First Word: Profit and Loss
Introduction of Euro
Has Fueled Inflation
The Change is in Your Pocket was the slogan used for the launch of the Euro in Ireland. But for months now, consumers have been complaining that their Euro is not going as far as they believed it would and a new survey has confirmed their worst fears.
Ireland is now the second most expensive state in the Euro zone. Only Finland has a higher cost of living. Prices have risen … [Read more...] about Introduction of Euro
Has Fueled Inflation
News from Ireland: Irish Government Curbs Inflation
As Irish inflation approaches 5.5 percent, three times the European average, the Irish government has launched a crackdown. Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern has ordered government ministers to inform bodies under their supervision to postpone increases. Banks and building societies have been targeted in the effort to control price increases. Finance Minister Charlie … [Read more...] about News from Ireland: Irish Government Curbs Inflation