Getting a helping hand with the cost of childcare
Outside basic welfare payments, there are two schemes specifically focused on easing the financial burden on parents of young children
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Outside basic welfare payments, there are two schemes specifically focused on easing the financial burden on parents of young children
Bank data and online services can tell you when bills are due and if your account is at risk of being unable to meet direct debits
Finding the balance between security, investment and customer experience is something most lenders still need to work on
Getting products to buyers, unexpected charges and scams are just some of the issues for online retail as well as impact on high streets
Views on inheritance tax are determined by politics but it might be better to focus on more practical issues
Do the savings, grants and growing list of discounts unlocked by a higher BER justify the the costs of retrofitting your home?
Concerns about overtourism alongside a shortage of long-term accommodation and rising rents makes change inevitable
Retailers use loyalty schemes to quietly mine data about your shopping and spending habits for various reasons
For people on social welfare, a windfall can unravel the financial support available without careful advance planning
Paying off credit card debt, topping up your pension or saving for a rainy day are among the options for mortgage holders who find they now more money in their pockets following the recent ECB rate cut
Buying a house is more difficult than ever but some basic rules remain unchanged for aspiring homeowners
When deposit interest rates rose with inflation, the Government-backed saving products were less attractive
Retirement Planning Council strongly advises that people need to engage with retirement decisions about two years before they expect to retire
How much you will pay with Ryanair or Aer Lingus depends on the time of year, your route, at what point you book the bag and its size and weight
Age, illness, cost and the potential to switch are all factors to consider when looking at options
Homeowners could be paying up to €7,800 more than they need to every year by sticking with their current lender
Simply by moving money to notice accounts or fixed term deposits, you can improve your return by up to a factor of 30
You need to pay attention to the cost of an extra person or two around the house but rent-a-room relief means anything you earn should be tax free
Details of the State’s low cost loan scheme for energy upgrades have finally been unveiled: so who qualifies and how can you apply?
The phrase ‘I want a supervisor’ can be less effective than ‘I want to log a formal complaint’
There are four issues feeding into decisions around electric vehicles: the initial purchase price, charging infrastructure, longevity and resale value
The ECB is expected to start cutting interest rates but consumers should not presume that they will automatically benefit
Ireland has one of the highest rates of students progressing to third level but the number who leave their course between first and second year is rising
Inflation linked price hikes that are impossible to avoid are not the only way you might be paying over the odds for your phone
Some in the annuity sector seems to be anything other than focused on openness and transparency with customers
Mortgage holidays can give you some breathing space when times are tight but, like all holidays, the bill falls due eventually
Drawing up an enduring power of attorney or an advance healthcare directive is not morbid; it’s common sense
‘Pricewatch receives more complaints about travel than any other area, although telecoms come close’
Report on UK mandatory pensions shows they have transformed the pension savings landscape within 12 years
Irish customers have access to rates across Europe that cast local options in a poor light
As the private health cover rises sharply, insurers need to be more proactive in telling customers when cover changes so they do not face surprise demand for payment upfront
Things can go wrong on holiday, or ahead of it, for all sorts of unexpected reasons
Looking at your bank savings, energy bills and insurance cover are no brainers even if you’re reluctant to tinker with health insurance and your mortgage
With salaries expected to rise above inflation this year, take care first to pay down your most expensive debt and then consider your options
Well done on what you got right in your personal finances this year; 2024 will offer opportunity to look again
There is just over €150bn on deposit with Irish banks and €142bn of it is sitting in instant-access accounts with ‘useless’ interest rates
Pensions in Ireland: Reluctance to accept risk and failure to realise how long your fund needs to last make planning for retirement unnecessarily difficult
Almost all of us think we’re good drivers but mechanics will tell you that the evidence says otherwise
On The Money: Knowing how your payoff will be taxed and your rights to other support are important in a position few plan to find themselves in
Food inflation in Ireland is lower than across the EU as a whole but that’s little comfort to hard-pressed Irish consumers
Rules in place to limit the amount of tax relief can prove a rude surprise to those in high paying positions
Setting out clear ground rules over how savings and spending will be managed can save couples a lot of pain in the long run
On The Money: A number of different schemes can provide State support, especially for first-time buyers or those making a fresh start
On The Money: Much loved by consumers, new legislation allowing for greater co-operation within the sector passed key stage
On The Money: More detail is required on some measures and others are likely to leave people somewhat disaffected
Many parents are paying in case their child has an accident unaware that they could have cover already through their school
Choosing to work beyond the age of 65 can help you top up your pension in the long run but can have implications for lump sums
On the Money: There is relief for small gifts or items of value but the sender must be meticulous or could leave the recipient with a financial headache
Recent price cuts from providers are welcome but energy bills still remain far higher than two years ago
Having someone you trust can make the whole investment process less stressful and intimidating
Grants, tax relief and possibly even health insurance may cover some or all of the cost but watch the warranty and get them insured
On The Money: Irish banks are making a fortune from your savings but you do have options if you’re looking for a better return
ComReg says an estimated €115m is lost each year as a result of scam text messages, and €187m due to scam calls
On The Money: Parents can face huge financial pressure ahead of the new school term but there are ways to defray the cost
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices