PayPal removes fees for payments to friends and family New research from online payments firm PayPal suggests that, on average, Irish adults are owed €152 each through small loans they have made to friends … Business • 14 Jun 18
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 … Business • 04 Jul 13
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 … 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 … Business • 05 Dec 12
AIB to refund €3.1m to credit card customers AIB is to refund 11,500 customers over discrepancies relating to the insurance products sold with credit cards. Business • 15 Sep 17
Electronic theft: know the scammer's game first Phishing, dodgy email links, call it fraud or a scam, but either way your money could be stolen. Tina Leonard tells Today with Pat Kenny … Business • 09 Jan 13
FLAC urges Goverment to tackle personal debt The legal rights group, FLAC, says the Government must learn from other countries as it considers how to tackle personal debt. Business • 19 Apr 12
How to save money on insurance polices Insurance is one of the first things that people consider removing from their monthly bills if they fall on hard times. Consumer expert Tina Leonard … Business • 14 Jan 13
House prices in Dublin have dropped by 57% House prices continue to fall as the credit squeeze paralyses the mortgage market, but it means Irish property is now the second most affordable in … Business • 05 Dec 12
Is it worth getting airline credit cards? Ryanair has just introduced a new airline card which will save you the €12 admin fee on return flights. But there are hidden charges on … Business • 05 Dec 12
Green light for negative equity mortgages Homeowners struggling to move because of negative equity may find it easier to get mortgages after the financial regulator said a pilot scheme was to … Business • 05 Dec 12
Jobseekers' Benefit is inadequate, says report A report suggests that the majority of families dependent on Jobseeker's Benefit do not have an adequate income for a basic standard of living. Business • 05 Dec 12
Household charge fine may be docked at source People who are fined for refusing to pay the new household levy may have their wages or social welfare payments docked at source. Business • 05 Dec 12
Higgins wants backing for household charge boycott Independent TD Joe Higgins has encouraged the Government to support the boycott campaign not to register for the Household Charge, in order to send a … Business • 05 Dec 12
Three banks refuse to pass on ECB cut to customers Three banks have refused to pass on the latest European Central Bank interest rate reduction to mortgage customers on variable rates. Business • 05 Dec 12
Howlin cuts will add €1,000 to family outgoings Larger families will be between €800 and €1,000 worse off under austerity measures revealed in the first part of the Budget 2012. Business • 05 Dec 12
How might my finances change if euro collapsed? What could theoretically happen household finances if the euro collapsed and Ireland had to go it alone financially? Business • 05 Dec 12
Almost 100,000 in mortgage difficulty Almost 100,000 homeowners are struggling to pay their mortgage, according to official figures from the Central Bank. Business • 05 Dec 12
What grants can I get to insulate my house? You can save thousands if you insulate properly. Tina Leonard tells Pat Kenny what grants for homeowners and landlords are available Business • 05 Dec 12
Kenny may compel banks to pass on mortgage cuts The Taoiseach is prepared to consider legislation to compel banks to pass on interest rate cuts to consumers. 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 … 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
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 … Business • 19 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 … 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 … Business • 05 Dec 12
