Daragh Cassidy
PrepayPower first to hike energy prices due to Iran war, others expected to follow suit
Average household’s annual electricity bill will rise by €168 and gas by €171
Inflation jumps above 3% as prices rise at fastest pace since February 2024
Education costs rise by 8.9%, linked to Government’s third-level fee hike
Why are Irish energy prices so high?
Irish households are paying about €350 more a year for electricity compared to other EU countries
Smokers pay tens of thousands more for life insurance and mortgage protection
Survey by price comparison website bonkers.ie reveals true cost of smoking
Wholesale electricity prices rise 67.7% to highest level in over two years
Provisional figures for the first half of February show wholesale prices remain at a similar high level, with more pain coming for consumers
Mortgage rates fall again but gap with euro zone average widens - Central Bank
Little change in savings rates, monthly survey shows, while rates on non-mortgage borrowing jumped
ECB rate cut: What does it mean for Irish mortgage holders and how much will they save?
Borrowers on variable rates and those coming off fixed rates or looking for a new mortgage may have to wait for any benefit
ECB rate move welcomed but across the board mortgage rate cuts are unlikely
Several mortgage lenders cut their fixed rates in advance of well-flagged move
Brianna Parkins: Is a personal loan the right choice for you?
Unsecured loans can be useful, but be wary of the terms and conditions
From mortgage rates to energy prices, how will 2024 look for Irish consumers?
ECB may have stopped raising rates but mortgage rates are likely to fall only slowly and energy and grocery prices remain elevated
Cars, holidays and solar panels drive personal borrowing to record highs
Interest rates may be rising, but so too is demand for personal lending
ECB set to hike interest rates to 4.25% with further increases possible
European Central Bank set to increase rates for ninth time in a row on Thursday, taking main rate to 4.25%
Ireland’s high-price culture: who is to blame?
Eurostat’s annual price survey pinpoints Ireland as the most expensive state in the EU
Pensions are boring but they are still the best way to earn money tax-free
Starting early is key to maximising your retirement income despite the competing pressures of saving for a home and the general cost of living early in your career
Why are household gas bills stubbornly high as wholesale prices plunge?
Natural gas hitting lows not seen since September 2021 but consumers’ bills remain high
Irish mortgage rates fell surprisingly in February
Central Bank figures find Ireland had third lowest rates in euro zone but only because savers are subsidising borrowers
Irish mortgage rates remain among lowest in Europe but set to climb fast, says Central Bank
Central Bank figures suggest Irish mortgage rates are third lowest in euro zone but ECB hikes are starting to bite
Homeowners could pay €400 extra a month if interest rates ‘normalised’
Head of Bonkers.ie warns of potential impact if ECB raises rates amid soaring inflation
Flogas announces price hikes for gas and electricity customers
Energy provider says electricity and gas prices will rise by 27% and 29%
Just 10% of 750,000 smart meters in use, says consumer watchdog
Devices record switch from day to night time electricity, triggering possible savings on bills
Stopping energy firms offering discounts to specific customers ‘naive’
Offering lowest rates to all could work against consumers, says price comparison expert
What's the point in being loyal to your insurer?
Despite new rules, policies will remain cheapest for those who shop around
Gas up 39%, electricity 27%: ‘Strong concern’ expressed at Bord Gáis Energy hikes
Consumers warned other domestic energy providers will follow suit in volatile market
Conor Pope: Bord Gáis Energy first with ‘astronomical’ price hikes but others will soon follow
Every other company on the market will have to follow suit, sooner rather than later
Can Revolut replace your traditional bank account?
The fintech is set to broaden its services here, but there are still some gaps
Interest rates are heading up – here are five things you need to know
Smart Money: From mortgages, to the markets and the State finances, change is coming
Alcohol, energy and everyday living: how rising prices are hitting Irish consumers
Latest CSO figures show prices rose 5.4% last year – the biggest increase since 2001
Iberdrola raises electricity and gas prices
Households will pay an average €11.55 a month more for electricity and €12.60 for gas
Strong support for change to mortgage lending rules, survey finds
Central Bank says it does not plan to loosen restrictions
Simple ways to reduce soaring energy bills this winter
Horror heating bills can be reduced - a little - by some simple steps
Iberdrola adds €18 to electricity bills in third price hike this year
Supplier blames rising wholesale charges for move
Irish borrowers paying third highest mortgage rates in euro zone
Irish average of 2.8% compares with euro zone average of 1.27%
Households face €8.20 monthly bill hike as Electric Ireland increases prices
ESB subsidiary blames wholesale charges for decision to raise electricity and gas costs
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