{"id":80,"date":"2024-03-20T17:30:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T17:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotofinance.ie\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2025-03-25T13:59:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T13:59:04","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gotofinance.ie\/?page_id=80","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"80\" class=\"elementor elementor-80\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a1591df elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4a1591df\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6afb3b9f\" data-id=\"6afb3b9f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f46eb5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f46eb5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25a387f6 elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25a387f6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;mountains&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M473,67.3c-203.9,88.3-263.1-34-320.3,0C66,119.1,0,59.7,0,59.7V0h1000v59.7 c0,0-62.1,26.1-94.9,29.3c-32.8,3.3-62.8-12.3-75.8-22.1C806,49.6,745.3,8.7,694.9,4.7S492.4,59,473,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.66\" d=\"M734,67.3c-45.5,0-77.2-23.2-129.1-39.1c-28.6-8.7-150.3-10.1-254,39.1 s-91.7-34.4-149.2,0C115.7,118.3,0,39.8,0,39.8V0h1000v36.5c0,0-28.2-18.5-92.1-18.5C810.2,18.1,775.7,67.3,734,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M766.1,28.9c-200-57.5-266,65.5-395.1,19.5C242,1.8,242,5.4,184.8,20.6C128,35.8,132.3,44.9,89.9,52.5C28.6,63.7,0,0,0,0 h1000c0,0-9.9,40.9-83.6,48.1S829.6,47,766.1,28.9z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ebfed67\" data-id=\"2ebfed67\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aa7fc4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2aa7fc4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We get these questions a lot. Here are our best answers...<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-43beccaa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43beccaa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-42eab6d9\" data-id=\"42eab6d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e0ad25 elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3e0ad25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h5 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">I am young why would I need to start retirement planning or getting life cover?<\/h5><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Beginning retirement planning at an early age is highly beneficial. Initiating this process when you're young leverages the advantage of compound interest, enabling your savings to grow more significantly over time. This early start affords you a longer period to accumulate a considerable retirement fund. In the same vein, opting for life cover while you are younger and likely healthier can be more cost-effective. It offers peace of mind by securing protection against unexpected life events, regardless of your age.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-656b5bf7 elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"656b5bf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h5 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Why do I need financial advice when I can handle my finances myself, especially considering the costs involved?<\/h5><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Opting for professional financial planning, even if you think you can manage your finances yourself, offers substantial long-term advantages. Our services, provided at no direct cost to you as we are compensated through commissions, can reveal more effective savings strategies, tax benefits, and improved investment returns. This professional guidance is designed to enhance your financial health and wealth over time, without the added concern of extra fees.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63e33f52 elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"63e33f52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h5 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Why should I trust a financial advisor when I feel they might only be interested in selling products for commissions?<\/h5><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">As financial advisors, our top priority is building lifelong relationships with our clients, centred around your financial well-being and success. We focus on understanding your unique financial goals and needs, not just selling products. By working with reputable companies like Zurich and Aviva etc, We ensure that every recommendation aligns with your long-term interests. This client-first approach is about more than transactions; it's about fostering trust and partnership for a lifetime of financial guidance and support.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a98b22b\" data-id=\"1a98b22b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54edd942 elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"54edd942\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h5 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">I already have a pension and life cover, so why do I need additional financial planning?<\/h5><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Having a pension and life cover is a great start, especially if they're through an employer. But it's important to ask: are these enough for your specific needs and goals? Employer-based plans are a solid foundation, yet they might not be completely aligned with your unique financial journey. Comprehensive financial planning takes a wider view, examining risk management, investment strategies, and tax planning to ensure every aspect of your finances is working together efficiently. Let's look into this together and see if we can improve on what you already have. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-417a02ec elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"417a02ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h5 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">With the financial market being so volatile, isn't it safer to just keep my money in the bank?<\/h5><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Market volatility is a normal part of investing, but it shouldn't deter you from considering investment options beyond the bank, where returns are often minimal. A strategic financial plan and a diversified investment approach can effectively balance risk, allowing you to benefit from market opportunities while protecting your assets. This approach aims for long-term financial stability, navigating market ups and downs smartly. 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