Did you know that through your Credit Union you can get access to services for members to help them plan for financial events in the future, like your children going to college?

DIT recently published their Cost of Living guide for students living away from home which highlighted the significant costs. Specific numbers that really stand out are €13,305 for one student for one year. Unsurprisingly rent comprises the biggest part of this figure at €5,724 with student service charge of €3000.00. As a typical student would undertake a four year course the total cost would be a substantial €53,220.

Even for a student that chooses to live at home the annual cost from the DIT Cost of Living guide is €6,159. Over the four year time period at total of €24,636 would be required.

First Choice Credit Union has an arrangement with Irish Life Financial Services enabling members of First Choice Credit Union to seamlessly access financial advice that will enable them to have a better picture of their financial wellbeing and their likely requirements for the future. For example, how can you plan for your children going to college?

Finding the answers to a question like this can be daunting. Financial advice helps to give you peace of mind and helps you take care of the things that matter.

Irish Life Financial Services is an insurance intermediary with a team of highly trained, qualified Financial Advisers who can help First Choice Credit Union members to identify their protection, retirement, savings, and investment needs and recommend appropriate financial solutions, provided by Irish Life Assurance. Members who take full advantage of this free advice get peace of mind and gain control over the things that matter most to them; allowing them to be better informed, better planned, and better protected financially.

To find out more about how you can plan for your future and arrange a full financial review with one of Irish Life Financial Services Qualified Financial Advisers; Click here: IRISH LIFE, contact us today by Email: info@fccu.ie  or call us on 094 9022969.

First Choice Credit Union is based in Castlebar with offices in Achill, Balla, Ballyhaunis and Swinford. More information is available by clicking here: IRISH LIFE or call into your local office.

Irish Life Financial Services is tied to Irish Life Assurance plc. for life and pensions business.

Irish Life Financial Services Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Irish Life Assurance plc is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.