Financial understanding should not be something people only gain through experience, NFP Ireland says. Picture posedMore than a third of Irish adults struggle to grasp basic financial concepts, rising to almost 70 per cent of those aged 18 to 24, a survey suggests. She said financial understanding should not be something people only gained through experience. That’s something we can and should change,” Ms McGurrin said. “We don’t expect everyone to be financial experts,” Ms McGurrin said.

Source: The Irish Times January 12, 2026 16:31 UTC