‘Perma-gloom’ – most people in Ireland expect the prices of goods and services to keep rising for years
Lack of progress in tackling issues such as cost of living is fuelling negativity, research shows A majority…
‘I didn’t expect bereavement to come with a €200 surcharge’ – The Irish Times
We heard a bizarre story from a Dublin woman who was recently widowed and found herself being charged…
navigating the unending costs of raising a child in Ireland – The Irish Times
On an Irish personal finance forum on Reddit last month, a parent wanted to know what other mums…
The middle-class pensioners forced to keep working into their 80s
An increasing number of over-65s are delaying retirement and continuing to work full time because the state pension…
Reserve Bank of Australia made an ‘unforgiveable mistake’ that is hurting Aussie households, Warren Hogan declares
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s “unforgiveable” mistake that is causing pain for households while inflation and interest rates…
Too slow, Nespresso! Reader’s ‘infuriating’ three-month wait for a coffee – The Irish Times
Denis Carroll got in touch with what he admitted was “a first world problem”, one that may “seem…
48,000 families to become eligible for social welfare payment from next month
Approximately 48,000 families across the country will become eligible for another social welfare payment next month. In Budget…
University of Galway food bank forced to turn away hundreds of students each week – The Irish Times
A student-operated food bank at the University of Galway is forced to turn away hundreds of students each…
Why haven’t Trump’s tariffs caused a downturn in the US? – The Irish Times
When Donald Trump famously announced his Liberation Day tariff assault on the world last April, economists, almost en…
At 50, my divorce means I can’t afford to retire for another 20 years
Since the separation, Claire has had to reduce her monthly pension contributions and plans to downsize her home …
Pay rises stall as employers trim costs – The Irish Times
Pay rises are stalling or slowing as employers trim costs and ease recruitment, recruitment group Morgan McKinley says…
Cost of living boost announced for 150,000 adults worth £400 per year
More than 150,000 working‑age disabled adults receiving social care will be able to keep at least £400 extra…