Private pension shock - 75% can vanish in fees Up to three quarters of a company pension pot can be wiped out by fees, a documentary by George Lee for RTE has found. And all pensions, state and private, are in trouble. Business • 18 Oct 11
Private pension shock - 75% can vanish in fees Up to three quarters of a company pension pot can be wiped out by fees, a documentary by George Lee for RTE has found. And all pensions, state and private, are in trouble. Business • 18 Oct 11
Do I need Saorview? Do I need a TV set at all? Three in four TV viewers are now watching TV on a computer device or mobile phone. With analogue TV being switched off, what are my options? Business • 18 Oct 11
Do I need Saorview? Do I need a TV set at all? Three in four TV viewers are now watching TV on a computer device or mobile phone. With analogue TV being switched off, what are my options? Business • 18 Oct 11
No blanket debt forgiveness for homeowners The government has unveiled its options for those in mortgage arrears but says the state can't afford debt forgiveness as it would cost between €10bn and €14bn Business • 05 Dec 12
No blanket debt forgiveness for homeowners The government has unveiled its options for those in mortgage arrears but says the state can't afford debt forgiveness as it would cost between €10bn and €14bn Business • 05 Dec 12
Mortgage debt report 'has no strategic solutions' The long-awaited government report on the growing mortgage debt crisis doesn't tackle the problem for strugglng householders Business • 05 Dec 12
Mortgage debt report 'has no strategic solutions' The long-awaited government report on the growing mortgage debt crisis doesn't tackle the problem for strugglng householders Business • 05 Dec 12
How to cut your energy bills at little or no cost Did you know a normal oven costs seven times more than a microwave? Get all your money-saving tips here to beat those gas and electricity hikes. Business • 10 Oct 11
How to cut your energy bills at little or no cost Did you know a normal oven costs seven times more than a microwave? Get all your money-saving tips here to beat those gas and electricity hikes. Business • 10 Oct 11
Houses prices down again say two new surveys There is no sign of the property crash ending with house prices have fallen again in September, according to Myhome and Daft. Business • 03 Oct 11
Houses prices down again say two new surveys There is no sign of the property crash ending with house prices have fallen again in September, according to Myhome and Daft. Business • 03 Oct 11
Insuring a pet: when is it ever worth it? A dog can cost up to €1,000 a year to keep, and a cat about half that and most of that is spent at the vet. Insurance is expensive and not always worth it Business • 10 Oct 11
Insuring a pet: when is it ever worth it? A dog can cost up to €1,000 a year to keep, and a cat about half that and most of that is spent at the vet. Insurance is expensive and not always worth it Business • 10 Oct 11
Energy bills: beat this autumn's price hikes Electricity prices went up in August and September and are set to go up again this autumn.Tina Leonard tells Today with Pat Kenny why it is worth switching provider and when it is not. Business • 03 Oct 11
Energy bills: beat this autumn's price hikes Electricity prices went up in August and September and are set to go up again this autumn.Tina Leonard tells Today with Pat Kenny why it is worth switching provider and when it is not. Business • 03 Oct 11
House prices still falling The price of apartments in Dublin has sunk like a stone in the last four years – down almost 60% in value - according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 26 Sep 11
House prices still falling The price of apartments in Dublin has sunk like a stone in the last four years – down almost 60% in value - according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 26 Sep 11
New group campaigns on arrears One in nine are in mortgage difficulties. Now a new group of barristers and TDs are joining forces to try and force a meaningful government responses Business • 19 Sep 11
New group campaigns on arrears One in nine are in mortgage difficulties. Now a new group of barristers and TDs are joining forces to try and force a meaningful government responses Business • 19 Sep 11
Chemists: the first defence against GP costs GPs can cost as much €70 a visit, but going to your local chemist for a chat to the pharmacist costs nothing and is sometimes all you need, Tina Leonard reports. Business • 29 Sep 11
Chemists: the first defence against GP costs GPs can cost as much €70 a visit, but going to your local chemist for a chat to the pharmacist costs nothing and is sometimes all you need, Tina Leonard reports. Business • 29 Sep 11
Deals, offers, discounts every day on the web Deals, offers and discount sites have mushroomed in the recession. Tina Leonard checks out the best of Irish sites offering everything from discounts at A-wear to hotel, plumbing and golf offers Business • 16 Sep 11
Deals, offers, discounts every day on the web Deals, offers and discount sites have mushroomed in the recession. Tina Leonard checks out the best of Irish sites offering everything from discounts at A-wear to hotel, plumbing and golf offers Business • 16 Sep 11
Options for restructuring your mortgage Are you struggling with your mortgage repayments? Here are the options banks consider when renegotiating with those in arrears or in danger of going into arrears Business • 05 Dec 12
Options for restructuring your mortgage Are you struggling with your mortgage repayments? Here are the options banks consider when renegotiating with those in arrears or in danger of going into arrears Business • 05 Dec 12
Don't let back-to-school break the bank Surveys show it can cost €350 per primary school pupil a year and €805 a year for secondary students. Here's some tips on how to reduce costs of uniforms, books and lunches Business • 05 Dec 12
Don't let back-to-school break the bank Surveys show it can cost €350 per primary school pupil a year and €805 a year for secondary students. Here's some tips on how to reduce costs of uniforms, books and lunches Business • 05 Dec 12
Permanent TSB backs down on tracker threat. Permanent TSB has backed down on plans to force buy-to-let customers off tracker mortgages as legal action by furious investors looms in the HIgh Court Business • 26 Oct 11
Permanent TSB backs down on tracker threat. Permanent TSB has backed down on plans to force buy-to-let customers off tracker mortgages as legal action by furious investors looms in the HIgh Court Business • 26 Oct 11
Negative equity insurance launched An Irish financial services company is to launching a product which will allow home buyers insure against a drop in property prices. Business • 08 Sep 11
Negative equity insurance launched An Irish financial services company is to launching a product which will allow home buyers insure against a drop in property prices. Business • 08 Sep 11
Renting: Your rights and obligations For many 18 and 19 year olds, this is a daunting time of year as they leave home and rent for the first time. Consumer expert Tina Leonard outlines your rights and obligations. Business • 05 Sep 11
Renting: Your rights and obligations For many 18 and 19 year olds, this is a daunting time of year as they leave home and rent for the first time. Consumer expert Tina Leonard outlines your rights and obligations. Business • 05 Sep 11
Banks have money for debt relief Finance minister Michael Noonan says the banks have funds to tackle mortgage defaults and proposals to tackle growing arrears will be ready by the end of September. Business • 05 Dec 12
Banks have money for debt relief Finance minister Michael Noonan says the banks have funds to tackle mortgage defaults and proposals to tackle growing arrears will be ready by the end of September. Business • 05 Dec 12
1 in 9 homeowners in mortgage difficulty One in nine homeowners are in mortgage arrears or have gone to their bank to restructure their loans, new figures released by the Central Bank show. Business • 05 Dec 12
1 in 9 homeowners in mortgage difficulty One in nine homeowners are in mortgage arrears or have gone to their bank to restructure their loans, new figures released by the Central Bank show. Business • 05 Dec 12
Gold, silver and food - safe havens for savings? Gold and the Swiss franc are hot targets for investors at the moment. Some warn gold is another bubble about to pop and the Swiss are worried about their currency. So where else are people investing savings? Business • 05 Dec 12
Gold, silver and food - safe havens for savings? Gold and the Swiss franc are hot targets for investors at the moment. Some warn gold is another bubble about to pop and the Swiss are worried about their currency. So where else are people investing savings? Business • 05 Dec 12
AIB expected to follow BoI and hike mortgage rates AIB is expected to follow Bank of Ireland and increase interest rates on variable rate mortgages. Business • 14 Aug 11
AIB expected to follow BoI and hike mortgage rates AIB is expected to follow Bank of Ireland and increase interest rates on variable rate mortgages. Business • 14 Aug 11
How to get the best gas and electricity deal Gas prices are set to rise by up to 22% in October as world prices soar. Comparing prices is now as confusing as chosing a mobile telephone tariff. Tina Leonard examines the small print. Business • 12 Aug 11
How to get the best gas and electricity deal Gas prices are set to rise by up to 22% in October as world prices soar. Comparing prices is now as confusing as chosing a mobile telephone tariff. Tina Leonard examines the small print. Business • 12 Aug 11
Cost of petrol to fall in coming weeks The cost of petrol could drop back to €1.30 a gallon in two weeks time after the price of crude oil plummet to below €100 a barrel on the back of the global financial crisis. Business • 09 Aug 11
Cost of petrol to fall in coming weeks The cost of petrol could drop back to €1.30 a gallon in two weeks time after the price of crude oil plummet to below €100 a barrel on the back of the global financial crisis. Business • 09 Aug 11
How to avoid baggage charges this summer More and more of us are taking our own luggage on flights, to avoid baggage charges - but don't get caught at the departure gate with a €40 bill. Tina Leonard is here with the tips Business • 05 Aug 11
How to avoid baggage charges this summer More and more of us are taking our own luggage on flights, to avoid baggage charges - but don't get caught at the departure gate with a €40 bill. Tina Leonard is here with the tips Business • 05 Aug 11
The €3 travel tax should be abolished Michael O'Leary has hit out at the government's decision to maintain the €3 travel tax, saying it will cost the country Business • 05 Aug 11
The €3 travel tax should be abolished Michael O'Leary has hit out at the government's decision to maintain the €3 travel tax, saying it will cost the country Business • 05 Aug 11
