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Many older people, not just the wealthy, are sitting on assets such as housing

Irish household's net wealth reaches €1.2 trillion

The net wealth of Irish households has reached €1.2 trillion, of which €812 billion is property wealth, according to the Goodbody Guide to Inheritance and Estate Planning.

Business • 01 Apr

The saving rate has averaged around 14% since the middle of 2022

Savings rate moves up to 14.1% in third quarter - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved 14.1% of their income in the third quarter of this year, up from 12.9% in the second quarter of 2024.

Business • 11 Dec 24

Everything from crafts to online gaming is making people money - but there are only a relatively small few who can make it worthwhile

Side Notes: Don't bank on 'side hustles' to earn big

Many are picking up side hustles in the hope of boosting their income but they're not always the money-spinner that they promise to be, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 22 Jul 22

Those most at risk of poverty in 2020 were people who were unable to work due to long-standing health problems and those who were unemployed

'At risk of poverty rate' stood at 13.2% in 2020 - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the median annual household disposable income was €43,101 last year.

Business • 17 Dec 21

The statistics show the top 1% of earners took home 11% of all income in 2016

Top 10% of earners generate one third of all income

Figures obtained from Revenue Commissioners by Sinn Féin show the top 10% of earners in Ireland generated a third of all income in 2016, with the highest earning 10,000 citizens in the State taking in €5.6 billion between them.

Business • 22 Aug 18

Consumers appear to be cautious about their own prospects despite the positive momentum seen in the wider economy

Consumer sentiment slips slightly in May - KBC/ESRI

Consumer sentiment fell in May to its lowest level since December 2016, according to the latest index from KBC Bank / ESRI.

Business • 02 Jun 17

US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) rose 0.4% in August

US consumer income, spending up in August

US consumer spending grew solidly in August despite stock market turbulence which some worried would spook shoppers, while prices remained subdued, Commerce Department data showed today.

Business • 28 Sep 15

Both average hourly earnings and the average number of hours worked per week rose last year

Average weekly earnings up 2.3% in 2014 - CSO

Average weekly earnings rose by 2.3% last year, according to preliminary estimates from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 26 Feb 15

Ministers Brendan Howlin and Michael Noonan announced the Budget measures in October

Top 10% of earners fared best in Budget 2015

The Economic and Social Research Institute has said the top 10% of earners gained the most from Budget 2015, while the biggest losers were the poorest 10%.

News • 12 Dec 14

Just over 1m people are left with €50 or less at the end of the month after their bills have been paid

Disposable income up €49 a month, survey suggests

Disposable income has increased by an average of €49 a month, according to the latest What's Left tracker by the Irish League of Credit Unions.

News • 21 Jan 14

Google says its European sales are made in Dublin with support from regional staff

EU politicians keen for clarity on Google's income

Politicians in Germany and France say they will press for Google to be quizzed on corporate tax after a Reuters report highlighted how it employs sales staff in the UK while saying sales are made from Ireland.

Business • 07 May 13

Citigroup had revenues of $20.5bn in the first three months of the year

Citigroup income up 30% in first quarter of 2013

Citigroup’s net income in the first three months of 2013 was $3.8 billion, up 30% ($877 million) on the same period last year, according to the company.

Business • 15 Apr 13

Those most at risk of poverty lived in accommodation where there was no one working

16% of people were 'at risk of poverty in 2011'

Sixteen percent of the population was at risk of poverty in 2011, compared to 14.7% the previous year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 13 Feb 13

Revenue collects €63m after 2,000 audits

Doctors, accountants, solicitors and pharmacists are among the white collar professionals who paid more than €14m in undeclared income to the Revenue Commissioners up to August of this year.

News • 17 Oct 12

US consumer spending flat in June

Americans spent no more in June than they did in May, even though their income grew at the fastest pace in three months.

Business • 31 Jul 12

Farm incomes rose last year by 32%: Teagasc

Farm incomes rose last year by 32% according to the state farm body Teagasc.

Business • 22 May 12

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