The last thing you may want to have to think about now that the warmer weather has arrived is your winter heating bill. But what...
Property
Home improvement enthusiasts must keep a close eye on their budgets
Home improvement enthusiasts must keep a close eye on their budgets
It’s turning into ‘DIY Summer’ here on my street. One neighbour has booked the roofers to replace the back end of...
Can Ireland ever become energy independent?
Can Ireland ever become energy independent?
It’s a question that one entrepreneur and a team of construction and environmental engineers, hydro-geologists,...
Your insurance needs inflation-proofing
Your insurance needs inflation-proofing
There’s a lot of talk about the falling cost of living here – we’re in a deflationary environment with the...
Seniors should act on their money worries
Seniors should act on their money worries
According to a recent survey conducted by An Bord Bia into the spending habits of various age groups, the 18 to 24-year-olds and...
Need to save money? Then call a taxi!
Need to save money? Then call a taxi!
All over the country this month, PAYE workers’ jaws are dropping. Opening their pay packets or bank statements,...
Shares, funds, ETFs?
Shares, funds, ETFs?
Investing in the current climate is either a leap of faith, or a carefully weighed undertaking, depending on how much effort you...
Know the rules before you trade
Know the rules before you trade
Investment clubs were all the rage during the boom years. They were groups of like minded people, with modest amounts of...
Time to take savings and investment action
Time to take savings and investment action
The initial reaction of many people who still have some disposable income and perhaps some savings to the April 7th Emergency...
Last week was just the first tax attack
Last week was just the first tax attack
We once had the highest price inflation in Europe, so it should come as no surprise that we now have the highest price deflation...
Debt consolidation worth a thought as tax changes bite
Debt consolidation worth a thought as tax changes bite
The debt problems that many readers find themselves in right now will only be sorted out if it is paid off, written off or...
How to take control of your flexible friend
How to take control of your flexible friend
Desperate to reduce the number of card holders who can’t pay off their credit card, American Express in the US recently...
