‘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…
If I apply for a sabbatical will I still be able to take voluntary redundancy?
Your questions An employee thinking of taking a sabbatical should ask their boss whether it would affect redundancy…
Home economics: ‘I moved in with my mother and she transferred 50pc of the house to me. What happens if she needs Fair Deal?
Our property finance expert answers your questions “With a Nursing Home loan, a person [your mother] can delay…
Government called on to abolish ‘stealth tax’ on consumer investments
Fine Gael’s Regina Doherty said the deemed disposal rule on exchange traded funds (ETFs) was an “unfair stealth…
Most people underestimate the value of a stay-at-home parent, new survey reveals
It would cost around €60,000 a year to replace a parent who works in the home caring for…
Mortgage rates fall to near three-year low as gap with Eurozone narrows
And the gap between Irish rates and the average across the Eurozone is narrowing. Rates continued to inch…
‘Greedflation is alive in Ireland’ – calls to fast-track new food-pricing regulation as grocery costs soar
Providing data to Agri-Food Regulator will be mandatory from the end of the year, as shopping costs rise…
Savings market sparks into life with second bank this week launching deposit accounts
Spanish-owned Bankinter, formerly Avant Money, has followed Monzo by lauching new savings accounts here. Bankinter’s suite of Irish…
Home economics: ‘My father is using Fair Deal. If we rent his house, can we sell if he dies or are we locked in for six years?’
Our property finance expert answers your questions “Yes, my understanding – and those of experts I have asked…
Sinéad Ryan: Ten bad habits that could be costing you money – and how to break them
Taking a more ‘mindful’ approach to spending is a great way to help get your finances back on…
‘I’ve got mates dropping €10k a year’ – how much are Irish women spending on aesthetic treatments?
The cost of aesthetic treatments like Botox and fillers can eat into a monthly budget. Irish women tell…
Home economics: ‘The executor of my father’s will isn’t performing their duties – how do we proceed?’
Our property finance expert answers your questions “Assigning executors is a serious process. I’d always advise asking them…