The cost of living is creeping ever skywards.

Now some of Cork’s leading finance experts are getting together to offer some advice on how to manage your money, whether you’ve just started earning or you’re planning your retirement.

Network Ireland Cork Branch will host its first event of the autumn on Wednesday, September 7th this year, with Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey providing the opening address.

Focus on Finance will also feature three guest speakers who will offer their expertise on different aspects of finance and takes place from 7 to 9pm in Vertigo, Top Floor of Cork County Hall, with registration free for members and €25 for non-members. 

The talks will focus on three different aspects of finance – lifestyle financial planning, business finance, and financial supports available to businesses.

A ‘common sense’ approach

Elaine Wilson, Financial Planning Director with SurePlan Financial will explore how to manage finances at every age from early 20s right up to and including retirement.

“With inflationary pressures and increasing living costs it’s never been more important to plan your finances, and with a common sense approach I will provide top tips on how to manage finances and reduce outgoings,” said Elaine.

Director at Grant Thornton Sharon Scanlan will discuss how improving processes within a business can positively result in financial gains and will also address how business owners and managers should review the strategy and direction of their businesses to ensure financial success.

Director of Economic Development, Enterprise and Tourism at Cork County Council, Sharon Corcoran will be the final speaker on the night and will offer advice on external financial supports available for businesses.

The event will be mc’d by Miriam Bourke, Senior Retirement Consultant at Invesco Ltd. Ms Bourke has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry and was a winner of a 2021 Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year Award.

Further information is available by emailing cork@networkireland.ie.