Household savings rate increases to 14.7% The savings rate among households increased to 14.7% between January and March. Business • 13 Jun
A financial advisor's tips for those struggling with debt John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie gives the low-down on this service and how it can possibly help you if you are in financial difficulty. lifestyle • 04 Jun
Sales of Prize Bonds reach €489m in 2023 The Prize Bond Company has reported gross sales of prize bonds totalling €489.1m for 2023. Business • 04 Jun
3 common traps to avoid with loans and credit cards The psychology of financial decisions means we often make expensive mistakes when it comes to choosing loans and credit cards money • 14 Jun
Men contributing more than women to pension savings Over 90% of financial advisors report that men are contributing more to their pensions their women. Business • 05 Jun
45% expect their 60s to be costliest decade of retirement Almost half of people in Ireland expect their 60s to be the most expensive time of their retirement, new data shows. Business • 06 Jun
SSE Airtricity to cut gas and electricity prices by 10% Energy provider SSE Airtricity is set to cut its charges for standard household electricity and gas by 10%. Business • 29 May
Bank of Ireland raises its one and two year deposit rates Bank of Ireland has today announced two new fixed-term deposit accounts with higher rates and flexible features and with no limit on the savings balance … Business • 29 May
Excise duty hikes on fuel kept under review - Harris Excise duty hikes on petrol and diesel planned for August will be kept under review, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil today. Business • 29 May
€100m stolen through frauds and scams in Ireland in 2023 Almost €100m was stolen by fraudsters through frauds and scams last year, new data shows. Business • 30 May
Women work 8 years longer for same pension as men - study Women in Ireland would need to work eight years longer to retire with the same pension pot as men, according to new research. Business • 30 May
Credit union lending up almost 14%, driven by mortgages Lending at credit unions increased by almost 14% in the past year, driven by a significant rise in mortgage lending. Business • 28 May
Over two thirds of firms concerned about auto-enrolment A new report has found that over two thirds of businesses are concerned about the introduction of pension auto-enrolment. Business • 28 May
Mortgage approvals up again in April driven by new buyers New mortgage approvals rose again by both value and volume in April, driven by continued strong demand from first time buyers. Business • 24 May
Cheap as chips: Why your takeaway is costing more Irish households have a long-standing affinity for a takeaway, but the cost of a weekly treat is rising, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 24 May
Mortgaged until 80 - is there likely to be much demand? Two mortgage providers recently extended their mortgage offering to people who demonstrate that they can continue repayments until the age of 80. Is it a … Business • 27 May
Revolut launches new savings accounts Online bank Revolut has launched new instant access savings accounts with rates of up to 3.49% AER variable. Ireland • 23 May
Consumer sentiment falls for fourth month in a row Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth month in a row in May, new data shows. Business • 23 May
ICS Mortgages to cut mortgage rates for home owners ICS Mortgages is to cut its three and five year fixed rates for owner occupiers by half a percentage point from the start of next … Business • 22 May
How to save money around the home Here are some top tips from John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie Budget • 22 May
Pace of rise in advertised rents slowed in first quarter Advertised rents rose by just 0.6% between January and the end of March, new data from the property listings website Daft.ie shows. Business • 20 May
Purchase scams on the rise, Bank of Ireland warns Bank of Ireland is warning consumers about a new wave of purchase scams which is luring people to make payments for goods and services through … Business • 20 May
Fuel prices see slight fluctuation in May - AA Ireland New figures from AA Ireland show a a slight fluctuation in petrol and diesel prices over the last few weeks after a sharp increase in … Business • 17 May
Irish Life Health to raise prices by average of 5.3% Irish Life Health has today announced the third increase in the price of its health insurance plans since last July. Business • 17 May
PTSB cuts mortgage rates for the third time this year PTSB has announced cuts to its standard three-year fixed-rate mortgage product for new and existing customers of up to 1.05%. Business • 15 May
