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Money-saving tips as petrol rises to €100 a tank

With the price of petrol set to exceed 170c a litre, learn how to economise on fuel with these 15 tips on driving techniques and car servicing.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Energy bills set to rise this autumn

Look at changing your gas and electricity tariff or provider now, before a possible price hike. Tina Leonard has the details

Business • 05 Dec 12

Check when your policy expires, then explore a switch to save money

Health insurance: beware of penalties if switching

Switch your health insurance without triggering penalties - new terms and conditions make it less attracting to do this mid-contract. Tina Leonard explains to Today with Pat Kenny.

Business • 04 Jul 13

Know your rights before getting repairs done

Don't be ripped off by your garage

Under EU laws, consumers no longer have to go to their car manufacturer approved garages for repairs to protect their warranty. Tina Leonard has the details.

Business • 05 Dec 12

AIB increases variable mortage rate

Bailed out bank AIB is piling the pressure on home owners by raising its standard variable mortgage rate by 0.5% despite the ECB rate being cut to a historic low.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Analogus TV will be switched off on October 24

Countdown to Saorview launched

RTÉ Weather's Nuala Carey has launched thecountdown to the switch over to digital TV at the end of October.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Top 10 holiday saving tips.

Every cent counts when holidaying, but if you invest in some research before you book your hotel and destination, you could save hundreds of euro. Tina Leonard reports

Business • 05 Dec 12

Roaming charges down to 29c across EU

Mobile phone companies have finally been told they can no longer charge exorbitant rates to consumers while abroad in EU ruling.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Ulster to pass on ECB cut to variable customers

Some 400,000 home owners on tracker rate mortgages will see savings on the monthly payments from August along with Ulster Bank customers with variable rate mortgages.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Ulster Bank to compensate customers

Ulster Bank customers are to be compensated for problems caused by its computer crash and it has been told it must also compensate those affected in other banks

Business • 05 Dec 12

Get the best out of Groupon and deals sites

Consumers are enthusiastically embracing the likes of Groupon and Living Social - but make sure you get the best out of them. Tina Leonard has tips of the best deals.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Worst of property crash may have passed

The worst may be over in the property market with the first monthly increase in property prices in almost five years, according to new government figures.

Business • 05 Dec 12

New insolvency laws to help solve debt crisis

Long awaiting changes to legislation will make declaratons of bankruptcy more attractive to those struggling to pay debts with a new insolvency bill approved by Enda Kenny.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Anti-repossession rules may be concealing the real picture in the housing market

Credit ratings agency's warning on house prices

The credit rating agency Standard & Poor's has said that residential property prices in Ireland may continue to fall.

Business • 05 Dec 12

A house in Merrion Square is up for sale in a distressed properties auction

Distressed property sale includes Merrion Sq house

A house in Merrion Square, one of the most prestigious Georgian districts in Dublin, is up for sale in a ''distressed properties'' auction that also includes an entire ghost estate in Co Kerry.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Holiday car hire: the hidden snags

When renting a car this summer, be aware of hidden charges and extras which couold turn an ‘amazingly cheap’ daiily rate into something significantly different.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Complaining about new or old car - it's difficult

It is the second biggest purchase you’ll make in your life after your home but if a fault occurs when you buy a car what redress do you have? Consumer expert Tina Leonard gives Pat Kenny the run down.

Business • 05 Dec 12

One in ten now in arrears says Central Bank

One in ten mortgages are in arrears of more than 90 days as the number of householders who get in diffculty rises, according to new figures.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Limits could be imposed on consumer loans

Consumers are to be limited in their borrowings under sweeping reforms designed to avert a second financial crisis being considered by the Central Bank.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Mortgage holders vent anger at PTSB rates

Angry mortgage holders have attacked PTSB at its annual general meeting for their higher-than-average interest rates with some protesting that they felt like “prisoners” in their own homes.

Business • 05 Dec 12

New rules to stop banks harassing over debt

Financial difficulties can add enormous stress to your life. Now the Central Bank has clarified rules to stop banks or other creditors harassing you beyond reason.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Europeans tend to have fixed mortgages so Ireland is currently cheaper

Mortgage rates in Ireland cheaper than eurozone

Irish mortgage rates are lower than the average for the euro zone, but short term loans are more expensive, according to new statistics from the Central Bank.

Business • 15 Sep 17

NAMA launches pilot scheme for 'deferred payment' mortgages

NAMA: read list of negative equity homes for sale

Where are the NAMA properties being offered with negative equity mortgages? There are only 115 properties in Dublin, Cork and Meath.

Business • 15 Sep 17

BMI Baby to close so know your rights

The closure of BMI Baby is a timely reminder of how we should protect our cash when we book flights and package holidays. Tina Leonard runs through our rights with Pat Kenny.

Business • 05 Dec 12

House prices fall lower than justified

The Central Bank of Ireland has said the property prices may have fallen by between 12% and 26% more than justified by normal house-price criteria.

Business • 05 Dec 12

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Money-saving tips as petrol rises to €100 a tank

Energy bills set to rise this autumn

Health insurance: beware of penalties if switching

Don't be ripped off by your garage

AIB increases variable mortage rate

Countdown to Saorview launched

Top 10 holiday saving tips.

Roaming charges down to 29c across EU

Ulster to pass on ECB cut to variable customers

Ulster Bank to compensate customers

Get the best out of Groupon and deals sites

Worst of property crash may have passed

New insolvency laws to help solve debt crisis

Credit ratings agency's warning on house prices

Distressed property sale includes Merrion Sq house

Holiday car hire: the hidden snags

Complaining about new or old car - it's difficult

One in ten now in arrears says Central Bank

Limits could be imposed on consumer loans

Mortgage holders vent anger at PTSB rates

New rules to stop banks harassing over debt

Mortgage rates in Ireland cheaper than eurozone

NAMA: read list of negative equity homes for sale

BMI Baby to close so know your rights

House prices fall lower than justified