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Sorry millennials: Buying a home was just as hard for your parents

Sorry millennials: Buying a home was just as hard for your parents

A sobering conclusion for those millennials who feel particularly hard done by

Tue Nov 15 2016 - 07:00
The bond rout and Irish pension savers: what you need to be aware of

The bond rout and Irish pension savers: what you need to be aware of

Global sell-off on inflation fears sends European bond yields higher

Mon Nov 14 2016 - 13:18
Greencore shares rise sharply on news of $746m acquisition in US

Greencore shares rise sharply on news of $746m acquisition in US

Food group considered postponing announcement of deal after Trump election win

Mon Nov 14 2016 - 11:55
Kingspan to deliver 30% lift to full-year trading profits

Kingspan to deliver 30% lift to full-year trading profits

But weak sterling dampens Irish insulation manufacturer’s earnings in the UK

Mon Nov 14 2016 - 07:46
Irish life insurance showing evidence of growth, says S&P

Irish life insurance showing evidence of growth, says S&P

‘Demographics, openness and labour and product’ flexibility benefit Irish market

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 14:05
Irish consumer confidence slips in October

Irish consumer confidence slips in October

Much vaunted economic recovery fails to improve household finances

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 12:06
Government wins EU court case over Irish Life and Permanent

Government wins EU court case over Irish Life and Permanent

‘Serious disturbance’ in economy gave State right to take ownership of group, ECJ rules

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 09:18
Ulster Bank SME customers eligible to access €450m refund scheme

Ulster Bank SME customers eligible to access €450m refund scheme

Reimbursment fund created after claims bank pushed companies into bankruptcy

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 08:47
Ryanair starts €550m share buyback programme

Ryanair starts €550m share buyback programme

Buyback over four months aimed at reducing company’s share capital

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 07:23
Beware ‘free’ offers: here are five things that will still cost you

Beware ‘free’ offers: here are five things that will still cost you

‘Cashback’ sounds nice till you work out that in the bigger picture you’re still losing out

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 06:45
Life firms say investment exit tax should be cut in line with Dirt

Life firms say investment exit tax should be cut in line with Dirt

Companies also call for abolition of 1 per cent life assurance levy

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 12:06
One in six homebuyers exempted from mortgage rules

One in six homebuyers exempted from mortgage rules

Central Bank says 16% of loans were exempt in first half and some got 100% mortgages

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 11:05
Pepper rolls out new mortgage offerings with geographic criteria

Pepper rolls out new mortgage offerings with geographic criteria

Australian financial firm selling mortgages that exclude certain Irish counties

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 08:16
Growth in new car sales stalls in October on Brexit concerns

Growth in new car sales stalls in October on Brexit concerns

Hyundai with its Tucson vehicle remains Ireland’s best-selling car

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 14:05
Revenues jump  34% at First Derivatives

Revenues jump 34% at First Derivatives

Chief executive says technology provider is ‘well-positioned for growth’ in rest of 2016

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 13:05
Destination Gulf: Cost of living

Destination Gulf: Cost of living

Tax-free salaries and low-cost petrol are a huge plus, but rent and education are pricey

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 12:49
Low-cost internet bank N26 to offer upgrade option  in Ireland

Low-cost internet bank N26 to offer upgrade option in Ireland

Irish customers will be among the first to access new premium current account

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 12:13
Ulster Bank is most fined financial institution in Ireland

Ulster Bank is most fined financial institution in Ireland

Central Bank’s fine of €3.3m imposed for breaches of anti-money-laundering protocols

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 10:34
‘Modest improvement’ for  manufacturing sector in October

‘Modest improvement’ for manufacturing sector in October

New orders recover having fallen sharply in wake of June’s Brexit vote

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 07:38
First personal peer-to-peer lender set to launch in Ireland

First personal peer-to-peer lender set to launch in Ireland

Initiative Ireland aims to offer returns of 7% to investors lending money to other people

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 06:06
Irish businesses and households confident despite Brexit risks

Irish businesses and households confident despite Brexit risks

Economic confidence steady as weak pound begins to affect Irish businesses

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 05:00
Free childcare: Who will benefit and who will  not

Free childcare: Who will benefit and who will not

Childcare scheme will help many parents but others will miss out

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 05:00
Rising demand for loans sees revenues rise at Irish Credit Bureau

Rising demand for loans sees revenues rise at Irish Credit Bureau

‘Uncertain’ outlook for credit reference agency as CRIF set to launch new Irish register

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 11:48
Canada: Counting the costs

Canada: Counting the costs

Canada compares well with Ireland in terms of cost of living, and in lots of cases Dublin is more expensive than its biggest cities

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 19:43
Destination Gulf: Finding a place to live

Destination Gulf: Finding a place to live

Accommodation aimed at expats is high quality but expensive and often in gated compounds

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 17:52
Destination Gulf: How and where to find a job

Destination Gulf: How and where to find a job

Most Irish are finding work in the construction, education and healthcare sectors

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 17:46
Canada: Health and education

Canada: Health and education

Medicare state health insurance covers most medical services, while the school system is also well regarded

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:07
Canada: How and where to find a job

Canada: How and where to find a job

New arrivals will find a strong economy, but it's important to do your research before leaving

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:06
Canada: Which city should I choose?

Canada: Which city should I choose?

Before you decide you prefer Vancouver to Montreal, read our primer to Canada's most popular destinations

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:05
Destination Gulf: Culture and lifestyle

Destination Gulf: Culture and lifestyle

Irish people need to be prepared for a very different way of life

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:02
Destination Gulf: Which state should I choose?

Destination Gulf: Which state should I choose?

Most Irish people end up in the United Arab Emirates, but there are opportunities elsewhere too

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:01
Destination Gulf: Irish organisations

Destination Gulf: Irish organisations

Life in the Gulf may be very different but there are many ways to connect with other Irish people there

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:01
Destination Gulf: How to get a visa

Destination Gulf: How to get a visa

To work you will need a visa, which is usually organised by a sponsoring employer

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:01
Destination Gulf: Health and education

Destination Gulf: Health and education

Fees for private international schools can cost upwards of €10,000, but many employers will pay as part of a salary package

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:01
Davy says house prices to rise more than expected in 2016

Davy says house prices to rise more than expected in 2016

Pressure from ‘help-to-buy’ likely to see house prices grow 7% rather than 5%

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 12:47
Why one in three earners pays no income tax

Why one in three earners pays no income tax

No budget largesse for many self-employed, such as an increase in earned income credit

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 06:00
Property tax deadline looms: how much do you owe?

Property tax deadline looms: how much do you owe?

Limerick, Galway and Wexford to pay more in 2017 but there is a decrease in Dublin

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 12:50
Icon shuffles executive ranks after strong third quarter

Icon shuffles executive ranks after strong third quarter

Chief operating officer Steve Cutler to assume top job as Ciaran Murray moves on to role of chairman

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 18:32
Euro slumps as ECB signals gradual end to quantitative easing

Euro slumps as ECB signals gradual end to quantitative easing

Mario Draghi speaks in wake of decision to keep main lending rate unchanged

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 12:52
Visa survey shows Irish consumers  embracing mobile payments

Visa survey shows Irish consumers embracing mobile payments

‘No doubt’ Apple Pay and Samsung Pay will come to Ireland, says Visa chief Philip Konopik

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 00:01
Microfinance Ireland targets firms with cash-flow problems

Microfinance Ireland targets firms with cash-flow problems

New short-term loan of between € 2,000 and € 5,000 to help companies experiencing short-term cash flow issues

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 12:18
BHSL appoints former Kerry Group chief as chairman

BHSL appoints former Kerry Group chief as chairman

Agribusiness group strengthens board ahead of plan to ‘transform’ global poultry industry

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 10:59
Ryanair lowers 2017 profit guidance by 5% following fall in sterling

Ryanair lowers 2017 profit guidance by 5% following fall in sterling

Shares rise as O’Leary promises to add capacity and hold low fares

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 07:35
How much does it cost to sell your house?

How much does it cost to sell your house?

Estate agent fees are rarely transparent and can fluctuate around the country

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 05:50
Why does help-to-buy only help buyers of new homes?

Why does help-to-buy only help buyers of new homes?

State incentives have long favoured buyers of ‘new’ homes, to incentivise new construction

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 12:01
Applications to insolvency service more than double since 2015

Applications to insolvency service more than double since 2015

Almost 900 applications made to Insolvency Service of Ireland in third quarter of this year

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 10:48
Help-to-buy rebate scheme Q&A:   First-time buyer  reference guide

Help-to-buy rebate scheme Q&A: First-time buyer reference guide

Mortgage relief of up to €20,000 will be available to owner occupiers in new builds

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 20:14
Budget 2017: Inheritance tax threshold jumps by 11% to €310,000

Budget 2017: Inheritance tax threshold jumps by 11% to €310,000

Threshold for gifts from other relations and non-relatives to rise by 8% with more to come

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 15:43
Fianna Fáil to abstain from vote on help-to-buy scheme

Fianna Fáil to abstain from vote on help-to-buy scheme

Party says budget proposal to help first-time-buyers will ‘undoubtedly put prices up’

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 13:25
First-time house buyers dominate questions on ‘Irish Times’ forum

First-time house buyers dominate questions on ‘Irish Times’ forum

Help-to-Buy scheme announcement in budget leaves many questions unanswered

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 12:31
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