From surprise charges to new scams: The perils of Christmas online shopping
Occasional delivery issues aside, there will be other things online shoppers will have to contend with that can be equally, if not more, problematic, such as taxes
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Occasional delivery issues aside, there will be other things online shoppers will have to contend with that can be equally, if not more, problematic, such as taxes
Helping to care for a relative is a big commitment and inevitably a financial strain but there are some ways of reducing the impact on your pocket
A combination of factors can combine to put you slap bang in the middle of the zone where banks will want to give you a better mortgage rate
Mortgage interest tax relief scheme has had surprisingly low take-up. Here’s how to get your money.
Switching gas or electricity provider offers simple savings with no real downside
For many buyers, the decision will come down to price and the gap has been closing dramatically in recent years
The energy upgrade scheme can provide thousands of euro in upgrades leading to a warmer home, lower bills and a more valuable property
Current account charges can catch consumers unawares so is there any way of cutting those costs?
Sometimes more choice does not benefit consumers, and health insurance is a prime example
PTSB and AIB have offered 195,000 investors a chance to cash out of their decimated boom time holdings in the banks
EV running costs will be much lower than for a petrol or diesel car
People will likely be paying at least €1,000 more between now and next September for energy than they did in 2021
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
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