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Consumer advice: tips for making the big switch and save
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Switching utility and service providers can make a big difference to your monthly bills, writes Margaret Barrett.
Consumer advice: tips for making the big switch and save
Money Mentor: making the most of unexpected income
15 January 2025 Money Mentor
Money Mentor: making the most of unexpected income
What to do with unexpected income and how to make it work for you.
Legal: how to make a complaint to the Agri-Food Regulator
8 January 2025 News
Legal: how to make a complaint to the Agri-Food Regulator
There are 10 circumstances in which you can make a complaint, writes Aisling Meehan.
Money Mentor: when should I add my son to the herd number?
The implications of adding your child’s name to your herd number.
8 January 2025 Money Mentor
Money Mentor: how much do I need in my pension when I retire?
Starting your pension and contributing consistently puts you in a strong position, writes Martin Glennon.
1 January 2025 Money Mentor
Consumer advice: tips for returning items after the Christmas sales
The post-Christmas period can be busy with returns and exchanges as shoppers navigate all the various policies and procedures to return unwanted or faulty gifts, writes Carol Brick.
1 January 2025 Consumer
Money Mentor: how can I break free from merchant credit?
Here’s how to reduce and manage merchant credit at this time of year, writes Noreen Lacey.
18 December 2024 Money Mentor
Securing the best health insurance rates in 2025
It’s important to find a policy which suits your needs as well as your budget, writes Margaret Barrett.
18 December 2024 Consumer
Money Mentor: can I just file an income tax return as a director?
Examining the tax responsibilities of company directors this week.
11 December 2024 Money Mentor
Legal: how do I set up enduring power of attorney?
This week a reader asks about enduring power of attorney, writes Aishling Meehan.
11 December 2024 News
Festive and frugal: celebrate the season without overspending
This time of the year can be one of the most expensive – but by staying on top of your budget you can still have fun and embrace the holidays without the dreaded financial fallout, writes Carol Brick.
4 December 2024 Consumer
Making your pension work at retirement age
This week, Martin Glennon, head of financial Planning with ifac, discusses the options available when accessing your pension.
4 December 2024 Money Mentor