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Almost 300,000 new current accounts opened this year

Almost 300,000 new bank accounts have been opened in Ireland in the first six months of this year, new figures show. The latest data from the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland (BPFI) found its members opened some 297,000 personal current ...

05 Aug 2022 at 01:01

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Revealed: Over €2.7 billion to be saved nationwide by switching mortgage

Over 180,000 households nationwide stand to save over €15,000 each by switching their mortgage. New analysis by moneysherpa.ie, the Irish personal finance website, has broken down how much could be saved county by county. Savings have reached ...

02 Jun 2022 at 11:24

Lifestyle

Stuck in a relationship you can’t afford to leave? How to take action

Nearly 60% of people say the cost-of-living crisis has negatively impacted their relationship – with 30% admitting they’re only staying with their partner because they fear “not being able to afford living alone”, according to a new survey. ...

04 Jan 2023 at 14:48

National News

BEWARE: How gift and inheritance tax changes could affect you

Ifac, Ireland’s eighth-largest professional services firm and specialist for the farming, food and agribusiness sectors, is warning beneficiaries of gifts and inheritances of new tax implications. Ifac Head of Tax, Declan McEvoy said: “A ...

29 Oct 2021 at 13:58

Lifestyle

How salary sacrifice schemes could boost your income

Salary sacrifice schemes can be a handy way for employees to make their money go further, but many people may not know whether their firm offers one, or how it could benefit them. Such schemes are an agreement between you and your ...

12 May 2023 at 09:00

Lifestyle

How power of attorney can protect your future finances

Power of attorney can be a powerful tool to help protect your future financial affairs. But recent research from Scottish Widows suggests that, despite many having heard of it, a third (33%) don’t understand how it can be used. ...

17 Mar 2023 at 08:33

Lifestyle

Want to live by the sea? These are the most and least expensive seaside locations to buy a home

The coastal town of Salcombe in Devon was Britain’s priciest seaside location to buy a home on average in 2022, analysis has suggested. Located within an area of outstanding natural beauty, Salcombe swapped places with ...

05 Apr 2023 at 07:24

Lifestyle

How older people can learn online banking skills – as report finds many over-65s don’t manage money online

Nearly a third (31%) of older people with bank accounts feel uncomfortable with online banking, according to a new survey by Age UK. The charity, which polled more than 1,000 people aged 65 and over in Britain in ...

03 May 2023 at 12:51

Lifestyle

Could switching your bank account make you better off right now?

The number of current account customers ditching and switching their bank or building society has jumped recently. Some 341,075 switches took place between January and March 2023 – marking a 73% increase when ...

05 May 2023 at 10:12

Lifestyle

Could you be better off by switching to another bank or building society?

A service which allows current account customers to “ditch and switch” their bank or building society celebrates its 10-year milestone in September. The Current Account Switch Service (CASS) was launched ...

01 Sept 2023 at 09:41

Lifestyle

How students heading to university can save some cash and budget wisely

Student life brings an array of fresh and exciting possibilities – as well as new responsibilities such as taking the reins on your finances. New students will, understandably, want to launch themselves ...

01 Sept 2023 at 07:30

Lifestyle

How to save money on your summer BBQ

With summer in full swing, it’s a prime time for getting your friends and family around for a barbecue. But it can cost more than you’d like. According to research from money.co.uk, the average cost of ...

13 Jul 2023 at 09:03

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