VHI announces another price hike, adding up to €250 a year for families
It comes after a string of price rises from all the main health insurers, putting huge pressure on…
Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in almost three years
The average mortgage rate was 3.53pc, down from 3.56pc in October, according to Central Bank figures. This leaves…
Savers in Ireland losing out on a combined €3bn as inflation erodes value of their funds
New research has estimated that the combined loss for savers is around €3bn. They are losing out by…
How much of your salary should you spend on treating yourself? Money experts weigh in
January is a hard month, making it more tempting than ever to indulge come payday. But how much…
Government to exempt itself from having to sign up its own low-paid staff to auto-enrolment pension plan
Workers with defined benefit (DB) pension arrangements will be treated separately under the new scheme Social Protection Minister…
Rush to clamp down on firms attempting to undermine My Future Fund auto-enrolment pension
About 750,000 workers are set to be signed up to the My Future Fund auto-enrolment pension from early…
Financial advice for savers | Irish Independent
Plus, health insurance costs and rent-a-room reliefs The EU’s deposit guarantee scheme helps savers. Photo: Getty Q I…
Home economics: ‘Our parent’s home is in probate. Can we get money from the estate to prepare it for rental?’
Our property finance expert answers your questions Until probate issues, an executor’s job is to protect the estate,…
Your money questions – We are pensioners, so where can we get a return on €30,000 over four years?
Plus, how long does it take for my health insurance upgrade to kick in? As you age, preserving…
Irish consumers ditch cash and cards in favour of digital wallet payments
Cash use is falling fast, according to a new report from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI).…
Rise in the numbers with no arrangements in place for retirement
More than one in four adults still do not have a retirement plan in place, according to research…
Your money questions: Why has the UK tax office yet to respond to my query on British pension eligibility?
Plus, should I be an employee or consultant in my new role? HMRC. Stock image. Photo: Getty Q:…