Basic advice on personal financial planning is available on Irish Life's website: www.irishlife.ie. The two most interesting sections discuss financial needs throughout different stages in life - from childhood to death - and a New Year's resolution guide to cleaning up your personal finances.

A less informative, but provocative site is run by financial planners, Financial Engineering Network at www.fen.ie. The site encourages individuals to sign up for marketing information by asking questions in the "Did you realise?" section such as "You can use corporate money to fund personal investment without having to pay tax."

The Republic's most popular debit card, Laser Card, has gone online with www.lasercard.ie. due to an increase in the number of daily queries. The site includes a FAQs or frequently asked questions section and details what to do if your Laser Card is stolen.