Irish consumers need money advice, says survey

Consumers in Ireland are clueless about money and pensions and are in dire need of advice about budgeting, pensions, personal finance matters according to a new survey.

The Hibernian survey of almost 1,000 consumers in Ireland has found that 72% of respondents say they need independent and unbiased financial advice and almost 40% of consumers have said they wish someone else would sort out their financial planning.