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Our weekly personal finance newsletter will give you the insight you need to save money and make smart spending decisions
Out of the house and into a summer job: What are your teenagers’ rights
Working hours, pay rates, breaks and tips are all covered by legislation
Own a car? Here’s how much it costs to keep it on the road
Buying a car can be a financial headache but, without careful planning, so too can the running costs
What kind of savings rates are banks, fintechs and the State offering?
When it comes to making money out of money, finding the sweet spot is tricky
Car finance: what are the options for buying your next car?
Car buyers typically spend far less time considering how to pay for their vehicle than choosing between models
Are you getting the best deal when returning your plastic drinks bottles and cans for a refund?
Up to €245m in refund vouchers have been issued but the system still seems geared more to supermarkets than to consumers
Local Property Tax: What’s changing and what will it mean for you?
How do you calculate your home valuation for paying the Local Property Tax?
Scams, insurance not paying out and tracker issues among complaints to Ombudsman
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman case studies illuminating for anyone considering lodging a complaint
Home care for older people: How does it work and who pays?
Home care plays vital role filling the gap between family and nursing homes
Over-60s can borrow against the equity in their home. But should they?
Equity release can give older people financial peace of mind or the funds for a more comfortable retirement but be careful of the terms and conditions
How much should you pay for a funeral?
Funeral expenses can mount quickly at a time when you may be too stressed to notice but there are ways of defraying the bill
Vodafone, eir and Three are hiking broadband prices. What can you do about it?
Broadband and mobile phone service providers are set to raise prices
Electricity bills: What are your options for cheaper deals as prices surge?
Irish electricity prices are the highest in the EU but there are steps you can take to pay as little as possible
How driving more slowly can save you money
New lower Government speed limits are designed to make roads safer for everyone but they can also cut your fuel costs as well as saving on brakes and tyres
If you worked in the UK there is an opportunity to boost your pension
Deadline looms on UK offer to buy back up to 17 years of national insurance contributions to qualify for or improve your UK state pension
Does the Revenue owe you a tax refund?
It’s surprisingly easy to apply for rebates on health expenses, rent, third-level fees, remote working and mortgage interest
Bin collection charges: What is the best deal for you?
As Panda raises its charges again in some parts of the State, now is a good time to try to look at your options
If your car insurance costs more than €568 a year, you may be paying too much
Many of us are overpaying for insuring our cars, here’s how to cut it back
Don’t leave PRSI benefits on the table - they can save you thousands of euro
Free dental, optical and aural care is available to more than 2 million people under the State treatment benefit scheme
Here are 12 easy steps to cut the cost of your summer holiday
From when to book flights to car hire, Conor Pope has advice on how to save some money
One in four PAYE workers are overpaying tax. Can you claim money you’re owed?
Revenue figures show roughly one in four PAYE worker is overpaying tax, mostly by failing to claim reliefs to which they are entitled
Should you give your child’s teacher a gift card or voucher this Christmas?
As thousands of students head off for Christmas, vouchers can be a hassle-free way to show appreciation - just make such you check the small print
How do I work out what my State pension will be worth?
The rules on how the Department of Social Protection calculates your pension are changing, so what does that mean for you?
From surprise charges to new scams: The perils of Christmas online shopping
Occasional delivery issues aside, there will be other things online shoppers will have to contend with that can be equally, if not more, problematic, such as taxes
A helping hand with the cost of caring: what supports are available?
Helping to care for a relative is a big commitment and inevitably a financial strain but there are some ways of reducing the impact on your pocket
Do you live in Kildare, Meath or Co Dublin? Then you’re likely to be in a mortgage switching sweet spot
A combination of factors can combine to put you slap bang in the middle of the zone where banks will want to give you a better mortgage rate
Got a mortgage? There is up to €2,500 in tax relief waiting for you
Mortgage interest tax relief scheme has had surprisingly low take-up. Here’s how to get your money.
A hassle-free way to save at least €300 on your energy bills
Switching gas or electricity provider offers simple savings with no real downside
Buying a car: are you better opting for new or used?
For many buyers, the decision will come down to price and the gap has been closing dramatically in recent years
Are you eligible for up to €30,000 in Government-funded retrofit works?
The energy upgrade scheme can provide thousands of euro in upgrades leading to a warmer home, lower bills and a more valuable property
The charges many AIB, BoI and PTSB customers aren’t aware of and how to cut them
Current account charges can catch consumers unawares so is there any way of cutting those costs?
The health insurance maze that’s costing millions of people thousands
Sometimes more choice does not benefit consumers, and health insurance is a prime example
Banks finally move to release pre-crash shareholders from their financial shackles
PTSB and AIB have offered 195,000 investors a chance to cash out of their decimated boom time holdings in the banks
Thinking of switching to an electric vehicle? Here’s what you need to consider
EV running costs will be much lower than for a petrol or diesel car
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