Lisa Lokasto

Budgeting

  • Vinted Ireland: So, What’s That All About?

    If you live in Ireland, you’ve probably heard someone mention Vinted lately. It seems like everyone’s at it. Even my mother knows about it. In case you haven’t come across it yet, Vinted is an online marketplace where you can buy and sell secondhand clothes, shoes, accessories, and homewares. It’s very affordable, and things arrive Read more

  • Should You Pay Off Debt or Build a Rainy Day Fund First?

    One of the most common personal finance dilemmas is whether to pay down debt or save for a rainy day first. It’s a tricky question and most people probably think they should park saving and work on getting their debt down first. My personal opinion, I’d say start with the rainy day fund. Why the Read more

  • Hello & welcome

    Why I Started This Blog (and Who It’s For) Hi, I’m Lisa Lokasto a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Advisor, and a Director at a large Irish accountancy & advisory practice.But this blog? It’s something different. This is a personal project, where I’ll be sharing practical, plain-English advice on topics like business, finance, and tax, yes, Read more