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7 money mistakes that could give you a financial ‘fright’

It’s not only ghosts and ghouls that people need to watch out for this Halloween. For some people, perhaps it’s time to shine a torch onto their finances, to make sure there isn’t something lurking there that may come back to haunt them. Here are ...

25 Oct 2024 at 08:15

Lifestyle

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement?

When it comes to feeling confident about heading towards a comfortable retirement, it seems the nation is fairly evenly split. Just over half (52%) of people with a defined contribution (DC) pension pot feel they will be comfortable financially ...

21 Jun 2024 at 07:30

Lifestyle

5 expert tips to save money when buying a mobile phone

Shiny new mobile phone offers can look very tempting, but it pays to plan ahead when you’re looking for a new deal. Stuart Jones, a mobile phone expert at comparison website Go.Compare says: “Mobile phones are a consumer-led product like any ...

23 Jun 2023 at 08:05

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Are you eligible for the working family payment? Personal finance expert Liam Croke lets you know

The Working Family Payment works by giving a tax-free payment each week, to people on low incomes who have at least one child who normally lives with them and is financially dependent on them. The payment is linked to the number of children ...

23 Sept 2019 at 17:45

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Can I gift my daughter cash for her house deposit without being taxed? Liam Croke lets you know

Q: I’m considering giving my daughter and son-in-law €30k towards their new house purchase. They have saved a 10% deposit, so I want them to use this money towards reducing their borrowing thus saving on mortgage repayments. If I gift them ...

01 Dec 2019 at 13:48

Lifestyle

5 simple ways to boost your financial confidence

Men are much more likely than women to feel confident in how they handle their finances, new research has revealed. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of men say they feel confident in managing their money, compared with just two-thirds (66%) of ...

15 Nov 2024 at 08:30

Lifestyle

The money conversations every couple needs to have – according to an expert

When love is in the air, conversations about budgeting and bills may be the last thing on couples’ minds. But, if you’re expecting to stay together for the long haul, there will be many occasions where you’ll need to talk about money in ...

02 Feb 2024 at 08:30

Lifestyle

The key topics to discuss when starting conversations about money

Talking about money isn’t always easy – and at times it may feel easier simply to put financial conversations off for another time – after all, some people may feel uncomfortable, or not know where to start. But Talk Money Week ...

01 Nov 2024 at 07:30

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 March and ...

03 May 2023 at 12:51

Lifestyle

How much is the unpredictable weather costing families?

The great British summer doesn’t always go as expected, and whether you’re sweltering in hot temperatures, or running back indoors to grab an umbrella, the weather can be unpredictable to say the least. For many families, ...

07 Jun 2024 at 08:00

Lifestyle

Sun, sea and scammers: The holiday cons you need to avoid this summer

When we’re caught up in the excitement of booking a holiday, it can sometimes be easy to miss vital warning signs that it could be a scam. And with people often spending months saving their hard-earned cash as they dream ...

07 Jun 2024 at 08:30

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Can I gift my daughter cash for her house deposit without being taxed? Liam Croke lets you know

21 Nov 2019 at 19:33

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