Today's the day to get a grip on your finances. The main hall in the RDS hosts Money 2000, the first ever savings and investment services exhibition in the Republic, for three days through Sunday. The event features all aspects of personal finance from shares to wine and property to horses.
More than 60 exhibitors signed up to attend and the event is expected to attract more than 15,000 people.
Organised in association with The Irish Times, the exhibition covers the basics of financial planning such as mortgages, savings and loans.
Attendees will be able to meet financial experts in areas such as property, stocks and shares, taxation, pensions, mortgages and much more.
Investment advice is also available in more adventurous areas such as wine, art and thoroughbred horses.
Special interest areas include a virtual dealing room where attendees can experience the buzz of equity trading in a simulated environment. An antiques show section demonstrates the rewards of placing money in art and antiques.
Every hour industry professionals assist members of the public through the financial maze with seminars in subjects from nest eggs, stock options, debt management and online investing. All sessions are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Speakers include Mr Basil D'Arcy, Goodbody Stockbrokers; Mr Pat Gunne, Gunne Property; Ms Katherine Lucey, Irish Software Association; Mr Paul Overy, Financial Engineering Network; a spokesperson from financial website Motley Fool UK; Mr Brian Bohan, Bohan Solicitors; and stock market-loving journalist Ms Nell McCaffrey.
The nuts and bolts of financial products and services are also well-represented by pension, credit card and investment companies. The Consumers' Association of Ireland will also be on hand to offer consumers advice on their rights and entitlements in relation to financial investments.
Even individuals who are not interested in free advice may use the event to collect information from service providers and advisers alike.
For three days only, the financial services industry is available under one roof so hurry down and catch a piece of the action.
