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- Bank charges back with a vengeanceTue, May 22, 2012The newly designated ‘pillar banks’ are back to their old ways and charging significant transaction fees – even though taxpaying customers are the pillars the banks rest upon, writes KEVIN CASEY
- Later State pension may mean income gap for many workersTue, May 22, 2012The Government plans to postpone the age at which employees get their State pension. But labour force participation by the over-65s is only about 9%, and firms have been slow to react to the change, writes FIONA REDDAN
- Be sure to play your cards rightTue, May 22, 2012Most people are aware of the dangers of skimming, but the criminal’s current favourite is the lesser known ‘card-not-present’ fraud, which accounts for 80-85 per cent of losses, writes AOIFE CARR
- The empty walletSat, May 19, 2012 SIMON TIERNEY finds ways to live well with less cash
- Squeeze some savings out of your credit cardTue, May 15, 2012By picking a card or deal that best suits your needs you can reduce the cost of credit card debt, writes FIONA REDDAN
- The empty walletSat, May 12, 2012 SIMON TIERNEY finds ways to live well with less cash
- Keep going till the cupboard is bare
Tue, May 8, 2012Could you and your family survive for two weeks only on what you already have in your kitchen? - The empty walletSat, May 5, 2012 SIMON TIERNEY finds ways to live well with less cash
- The empty walletSat, Apr 28, 2012Money may be too tight to mention, but there are still deals to be had if you know where to look for them. SIMON TIERNEY finds ways to live well with less cash
- Is there a reasonably priced doctor in the house?
Tue, Apr 24, 2012WHEN ARLETTE Lyons went to her Dublin GP last March to get a medical certificate to cover a week’s sick leave from her job, she was taken aback to be told it would cost her €50, without a consultation. - Eight steps to better travel insurance
Tue, Apr 24, 2012IF YOU’RE LUCKY enough to be going abroad on holidays this year, chances are you may be thinking twice about increasing your spend by taking out travel insurance. But do you really need it, and if so, how much should it cost? Here are eight steps to getting the best cover for you – at the best price for your wallet. - Don't discount the value of price comparison sites
Tue, Apr 24, 2012PRICE COMPARISON websites which promise to save cash-strapped consumers money – sometimes an awful lot of money – are suddenly two-a-penny in Ireland, as businesses and individuals laid low by recession belatedly latch on to the notion that there is cash to be made by saving us cash. - The empty walletSat, Apr 21, 2012Money may be too tight to mention, but there are deals to be had if you know where to look for them. SIMON TIERNEY finds ways to live well with less cash
- Holy smoke! First Communion costs how much?
Tue, Apr 17, 2012OVER THE NEXT six weeks, Irish parents will collectively spend more than €33 million on their children’s First Communion while a further €20m will be given to the newly-pious in the form of cash gifts from friends and family in the moments after they walk down the aisles of Catholic churches all over the country. When spending on Confirmation is added to the mix, the total cost of celebrating religious ceremonies for Irish children will top €100m.
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