When a leg up becomes a ball and chainParents should not jeopardise their own finances when helping children buy a homeFri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Premium prices for holiday home insuranceA home away from home is seen as more prone to theft and damage, writes Laura SlatteryFri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Pension scheme membership up by 2% in 2003Membership of occupational pension schemes increased by 2 per cent in 2003, boosting the numbers of people with their own pension…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Guaranteed investment funds spring up to rival tracker bondsActively managed, diversified investment funds with capital guarantees are emerging as an alternative to tracker bonds for investors…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Geared funds bear 'obvious' riskPension funds are unlikely to fuel a new boom in property investment despite new rules allowing occupational pension schemes …Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Irish Life doubles cover level for diabeticsIrish Life has doubled the level of serious illness and life cover it will provide to people with diabetes under a group scheme…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Accountants in big firms paid €100,000 plusChartered accountants in the financial services sector are paid more and receive better fringe benefits than their counterparts…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
It's still better policy to buy, not rentAre you a first-time buyer who has diligently saved for your deposit, without any help from your parents? Are you optimistic …Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
First-time buyers 'optimistic'First-time buyers are independent, optimistic about the economy and ambitious in their plans to climb the property ladder, according…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Hibernian raises motor discountsHibernian is to increase its motor insurance discount for drivers without penalty points to 17Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Loyalty buys you nothing so shop around for the best ratesA study of interest rates by the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) published last week has revealed no clear…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Pension funds perform strongly in JunePension funds enjoyed a strong performance in June, recouping losses made earlier in the quarterTue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
Lenders increasing their margins despite falling interest ratesFinancial institutions have increased their margins on lending products over the past few years, despite falling interest rates…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Play your cards right to get best holiday cash dealAccording to modern legend, growing numbers of sophisticated, wealthy Irish travellers are racking up thousands of airmiles and…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Motor insurance premiums can vary by up to 58 per centDrivers can save up to 58 per cent on their motor insurance by shopping around for cover, the third cost survey of the market…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Singles must couple to afford a mortgageIf you're single and stuck in the rental sector, then it may be beneficial for your overall wealth to get out a little more, …Thu Jun 24 2004 - 01:00
Advisers warn on non-declarationSpain and France remain the most popular destinations for Irish people buying overseas getawaysFri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
Mortgage borrowing can save you money if you pick the right optionTake a houseproud, homeowning couple with secure double incomes slightly above the average and overheads that are significant…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
IFSRA helpline gets over 11,000 callsThe Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) received more than 11,000 calls to its consumer helpline in its first…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Group asks for public input on consumer issuesA group set up by the Tánaiste, Ms Harney, to improve consumer rights and put an end to "rip-off Ireland" is appealing to consumers…Fri Jun 11 2004 - 01:00
Banks' ID rules too rigid - MABS"I need to see some ID" is a phrase that banking officials, like pub bouncers, increasingly have cause to utter in their daily…Fri Jun 11 2004 - 01:00
Consumers not getting best loan rates - IFSRAHalf of consumers do not shop around for the best loan rates and are potentially throwing away thousands of euro, the Irish Financial…Thu Jun 10 2004 - 01:00
Offshore tax deadline too tight for someThousands of people seeking to avail of the Revenue Commissioners' scheme for declaring tax liabilities on previously undisclosed…Wed Jun 09 2004 - 01:00
Tracker costs 'need to be shown'Companies selling tracker bond investments should be obliged to show clearly the benefits, risks and features of each offering…Wed Jun 09 2004 - 01:00
Banks pitch for long-term link with graduatesThousands of third-level students who have put down their pens and escaped exam halls for the final time will currently be experiencing…Fri Jun 04 2004 - 01:00
He ain't heavy . . . he's my mortgageWould you describe your mortgage repayments as a heavy burden, somewhat of a burden, or no burden at all?Thu Jun 03 2004 - 01:00
Household debt growth near peak - economistOne sixth of Irish adults view their debt levels as a heavy burden on their household finances, according to a survey of consumer…Tue Jun 01 2004 - 01:00
Protection plan is a luxury, not a necessityThe news that the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) is investigating why AIB charged 570 mortgage customers…Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
B of I to repay students ATM dutyRefunds: Bank of Ireland is to repay €390,000 in annual Government stamp duty on ATM cards to second-level student account- …Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Make sure to pack your parachute on new airlinesPegging your holiday hopes on the promises of fledgling airlines or tour operators is a one-way ticket to disappointment, if …Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
NIB brings in risk-based pricingNational Irish Bank (NIB) has become the first credit card provider in the Republic to introduce risk-based pricing.Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
PLATINUM OR GOLD: things to watch out for when switching cardsSwitching to a card with a lower introductory interest rate may increase the eventual cost of your repayments if the balance …Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
Stamp duty makes shopping around costlyThe Government is preventing consumers from getting the best deal on credit cards by imposing annual stamp duty of €40 on each…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Insurers find wider waistlines are leading to shrinking profitsExpanding waistlines are about to eat into life assurance companies' profits, as obesity catches up with smoking as the leading…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Hold on interest rate cut gives savers a breatherFinancial institutions plan to target the deposit account sector with attractive new productsFri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
Property lures across frontiers with promise of better returnsInterest in UK and European commercial property is rising, with private syndicates and traditional property funds pitching products…Fri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
IAIM reports upswing in retail funds marketInvestor confidence returned in 2003 as the value of retail investment products under management grew by 17 per cent, according…Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Standard Life demutualisation will bring windfall for someAround 90,000 Irish members of life assurer Standard Life are in line for windfalls following the company's announcement that…Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Warning on fund investment plansWidely used investment strategies may not be an appropriate way for members of defined contribution (DC) schemes to get the level…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Breath of fresh air cuts premiumCase study: Declan Kennedy knows all about the benefits of clean airFri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Early intervention: key to normal speechOne in 700 babies in Ireland are born with a cleft lip and palate, a condition that results from incomplete development of the…Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
ISFRA to consider tracker bond codeThe Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) is considering developing a code of conduct on advertising and marketing…Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
Pensions prove to be not so portable after allWhat was promised under the Pensions Amendment Act 2002 may not actually exist. Laura Slattery reportsFri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
Mortgage discounts can muddy the watersDiscounts on variable and short-term fixed-rate mortgages create unfairness and make mortgages less transparent than they could…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
Ulster Bank ups free banking thresholdUlster Bank is to raise the threshold for free transaction banking on personal current accounts to €500 as part of its review…Sat Mar 13 2004 - 00:00
Drivers who shop around can save 50% on insuranceDrivers can save between 30 and 50 per cent on their motor insurance by shopping around, the second cost survey of the market…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
B of I cuts tracker mortgage rate for new clients to 2.95%Competition in the mortgage market stepped up again yesterday as Bank of Ireland introduced new tiered interest rates on its …Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Tight timeframe for new share buyersConsumers not put off by the last Eircom shares debacle can opt to invest in the telecoms company a second time around - but …Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Pension Board sues trustees over delayThe trustees of two occupational pension schemes have been successfully prosecuted by the Pensions Board for failure to provide…Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Self-administered pensions open to wider groupA new measure allowing occupational pension schemes to borrow for investment purposes will open up self-administered schemes …Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
