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An effort to understand the ‘boom and bust’ cycles of financial markets and to predict their volatility has seen the launch of a virtual stock market experiment at NUI Galway.

Last week’s article looked at the sources of grant finance available to new and start-up enterprises. This week’s article will look at alternative sources of finance.

Your home and its contents are among your most valuable possessions. Insuring them against fire, theft, and other damage should be a priority. If you have a mortgage you will be required to take out compulsory buildings insurance, which varies in price depending on the size, location, and rebuilding cost of your property. Lenders require this insurance not for your benefit but for theirs, as their priority is to protect their financial interest in the property.

t has been interesting to watch, listen, and participate in discussions over recent months regarding both the current state of the real estate market and the future outlook or where commentators “think” the market may go.

The Irish Credit Bureau was set up in 1965 and is owned and financed by its members which are mainly financial institutions. It is not the only credit bureau in Ireland, however it is the main source of information for mainstream lenders.

With the current fluctuations in the stock markets playing havoc with shareholders and investors, more and more people are looking for ways to spread their risks. In recent months investors have realised that information and knowledge are key to minimising risk. Investors need to know what products are available and where they can trade to take advantage of those opportunities.

In the first quarter of 2009 more than €1,241 million was spend on international travel by people in Ireland. This is the equivalent of €36 million spent by people in Mayo alone. Ireland’s consumers are exposing themselves to a variety of risks by purchasing travel insurance as a commodity rather than seeking expert advice in relation to the cover, according to Brian Mullins, Irish Brokers Association Council member in Mayo.

Insurance fraud began when insurance first began. Incidents have been recorded as far back as ancient Greece. Ship scuttling was an insurance scam in ancient Greece where ships were purposely sunk. Later insurance fraud travelled to England then to America. When cars were introduced it opened a whole new arena for fraudulent insurance claims.

Insurance fraud began when insurance first began. Incidents have been recorded as far back as ancient Greece. Ship scuttling was an insurance scam in ancient Greece where ships were purposely sunk. Later insurance fraud travelled to England and then to America. When cars were introduced it opened a whole new arena for fraudulent insurance claims.

There are few people who do not have or know someone who has money worries. The Debt Advice Team are here to help when money worries become debt problems.