Archive for the ‘Money Times’ Category
The summer ends just as double dip fears loom
The long summer holiday season is nearly over and the new year – as dictated by our children returning to school – starts next week.
Control your discretionary spending in these tough times (part 2)
The two surest ways to lose control of your spending in these increasingly difficult times is to hang onto already over extended credit cards and to not pay all your bills by direct debit.
Part one: dog days a good time for financial review
The ‘dog days’ of August are as good a time as any for a financial review.
Where is the ‘Book Town’ of Ireland?
In the last fortnight a great literary honour was bestowed on Dublin when it was named as the fourth Unesco City of Literature.
Look east for long term profits and growth
As often happens when I’m invited onto a radio programme I don’t always end up talking about what was settled upon in the original agenda!
A reader shares her major cash concerns
As Greece moves closer to a sovereign debt default, the issues raised by the following reader represents the concerns and fears of many of you.
Banks flexing muscle on mortgage holders
New rules, and even some old rules that are being revisited, are turning the mortgage process into an even more daunting task than usual this year.
Ben Bernanke’s ignorance another reason to own gold
Last week, an extraordinary thing happened in Washington that you should know about.
Ben Bernanke’s ignorance another reason to own gold
Last week, an extraordinary thing happened in Washington that you should know about.
Take care with Health Insurance now – you could pay more later
The recent developments regarding the future ownership of the VHI, the country’s largest health insurance company, have important consequences for everyone who has a private health policy.