Learn about investments and pensions

[Pieface]

Hi,
I wish to increase my knowledge on investments and pensions. I enquired about the ‘Retirement Benefits’ and ‘Savings and investments’ modules offered by the National College of Ireland but I was informed that unless I was enrolling for the certificate or diploma courses, I won’t be allowed to enroll for individual modules. I have no intention of becoming a financial adviser but I wish to become very knowledgeable in these areas. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Steven Barrett]

I found Smarter Investing by Tim Hale a good book in Investing. Nothing too complicated and it covers the bases.

The Millionaire Next Door is Thomas J Stanley is a great book on growing wealth

Where to start on pensions? The insurance company websites have information. As does the Revenue pension manual


Steven
http://www.bluewaterfp.ie (www.bluewaterfp.ie)

 

[Zebedee]

Would doing the QFA help you? Its discussed elsewhere. From what I can gather, Its reasonably cheap, flexible (you study in your own time - but there are exams) and covers a broad range of topics (investment, pensions etc).