How to save money in 2025: Low spend challenges, Revolut tip and direct debit reviews
From putting sums aside regularly to going on a no-spend week, here’s what the money experts advise
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Do something with your savings before rates fall further
There are lots of ways to make money work harder, from topping up a pension to paying off debt
How can you make your savings work harder?
Irish people are great at saving but not always as shrewd at maximising returns. Here’s how to improve your financial outlook in the short, medium and long term
Moving your savings into the right bank account could earn you an extra €700 a year on a €30,000 lump sum
We can blame Irish banks for not passing on interest to savers, but we can’t blame them for our own bad planning or inertia when we don’t switch
Dublin now second most expensive place in Europe to live - survey
London is the only big city where it is more expensive for so-called digital nomads to set up shop
Deposits war heats up: Irish savers starting to see much higher rates offered
Looking outside the traditional banks will open the door to much more competitive interest on your savings
Top tips to avoid being scammed when you are on holiday
More than €100m was swiped from consumers in Ireland in various frauds and scams last year, according to data from the BPFI
Revolut’s new savings account: Is it worth switching to the online bank and what are the drawbacks?
Move piles pressure on the domestic banks which offer much lower rates
Should you switch your main bank account to Revolut or another digital player?
As people move away from cash, they are using neobanks more and more, but there can be pitfalls
Put a lump sum in European banks right now and you’ll get hundreds more in interest
Irish customers have access to rates across Europe that cast local options in a poor light
Get into the switching habit if you are serious about saving money
Looking at your bank savings, energy bills and insurance cover are no brainers even if you’re reluctant to tinker with health insurance and your mortgage
Bunq puts it up to Irish banks with instant access saving rate of 2.46%
Dutch neobank offering on-demand rate 10 times better than most comparable Irish banks’ savings accounts
Banking scams: ‘I deposited €10,000 in the morning – it was gone by 4pm’
Banking scams are on the rise but there are steps you can take to keep your money safe
Savings rates are rising. Here’s how to maximise your return
If you have locked your savings away for a fixed term at lower rates, you may need to think about your best approach
What can you do if you have money sitting in an Irish bank earning little or nothing?
On The Money: Irish banks are making a fortune from your savings but you do have options if you’re looking for a better return
Savings rates are rising: here are the best accounts for you
Mainstream Irish lenders are not currently the best option for deposits as consumers are urged to keep an eye on changing offers
After the departures of Ulster Bank and KBC Bank, what’s left for Irish consumers?
The range of services on offer from traditional banks, online challenger banks, An Post and the credit unions can vary widely, so pick with care
How do fintech banking options like Revolut and Money Jar measure up?
Challenger banks tend to offer more flexible features, customer-friendly apps and, depending on the option you choose, lower fees
Revolut Ibans could be the tipping point Irish banking sector fears most
User-friendly technology shows up traditional banks’ online shortcomings
Interest rates are rising so why am I not earning more on my savings?
It’s no surprise really: there will be just three banks left in the deposit market when KBC and Ulster Bank have gone
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