Author: anythinglife&finance

  • How to add value to your savings

    Saving on its own is not enough. Make sure you earn compound interest on your savings.  Compound interest in simple terms it is earning interest on your interest.  Time value of money. Your money is worth more today than next year.  It will lose its value due to inflation.   You need to invest to earn…

  • How to budget & save on a low income

    The best way to save is to reduce your expenses.  Lower your expenses as much as you can.  Budgeting and saving goes hand in hand. Before you receive your salary which you already know how much it is or have an idea of how much it’s going to be. 1st month 2nd month going forward…

  • Relocate for the rights reasons

    I relocated to Ireland from Zimbabwe https://anythinglifefinance.com/how-i-relocated-to-ireland/ Zimbabwe’s economy is struggling with hyperinflation, massive unemployment rates and ongoing currency instability.   If you have kids, you start wondering what their future is going to be like in a country with one of the highest unemployment rates and limited career opportunities.  Even in these circumstances you still…

  • Steps involved in getting the Irish Work Visa for Accountants

    There were 2 steps involved in my relocation process after getting the job. 1st step – Critical skills permit application This process was done by my employer in Ireland whilst I was still living in Zimbabwe I received my critical skills permit after 3 weeks from applying. Required documentation for employment permit 2nd step –…

  • How I relocated to Ireland

    I am a qualified accountant who is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).   I relocated from my home country Zimbabwe to Ireland after securing an accounting job in Ireland.  Back home I was working as a Financial Accountant in a private company. ACCA offers a wide range of support to its…