Warning issued to Irish people who have €5,000 in their bank account
Experts have spoken out Irish households have been issued a warning if they have more than €5,000 in their bank account. They say a “silent killer” may be eating away at savings, without you even realising. The “pathetic” interest rates on bank accounts means you may be missing out, and that it should be given […]
2 months ago
How I decluttered my finances in four easy steps
Do you ever feel like your money is a bit of a mess? You’ve a fair idea what’s in your bank account, but you’re still fumbling with cards at the checkout, deciding which one to use? You frustrate yourself by missing a payment on a loan or a utility bill, not because you went mad […]
5 years ago
Back to school costs are setting Irish parents back €1,500 per child
Parents believe schools need to do more to decrease the costs. The cost of sending children to school has increased again, a new study has found. Sending your child to secondary school is almost costing parents a whopping €1500, which has increased by €24 since last year. The average family is spending €1,491 on back-to-school […]
5 years ago
Here’s how you could end up saving more by switching your current account
Brought to you by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) We’re always on the hunt for further savings. Indeed, it’s entirely necessary. Between the uniforms, the school costs, the weekly shopping and the mortgage, we’re keeping our eyes peeled for ALL the ways we can save our pennies. There’s one area, however, that’s often […]
7 years ago
One third of millennials can’t afford to go to their friend’s weddings
Bad news if you’re tying the knot soon. Because a lot of your mates won’t be able to afford to attend it. Baby boomers really fucked us, didn’t they? These days, a wedding is more than just the actual day. On top of the ceremony, meal, and abundance of drinks that come with it all, […]
7 years ago
5 easy tricks to teach your kids lessons about money and spending
Raising children is no cheap job (as if we didn’t know?!). And never mind the nappies-and-wipes expenses of the first couple of years, it doesn’t get any cheaper once they are potty trained either, unfortunately. With essentials like a roof over their little heads and dinner on the table, once they get to an age […]
7 years ago