Should you buy or rent? 5 key questions to ask John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie asks five important questions if you are either a tenant or a home-owner looking to improve your financial situation. living • 15 Jun
Lack of online services saw 1 in 3 closing CU accounts Around a third of people surveyed by a company that provides technical expertise to the credit unions sector said they had closed their credit union ... Business • 14 Jun
Is now a good time to lock into a 20-year mortgage? Finance Ireland caused something of a stir in the mortgage market when it recently announced the introduction of 15 and 20-year fixed rate mortgage products ... Business • 16 Jun
Consumers spend big on Bank Holiday re-openings New figures from financial technology company Revolut show that after months of closed bars, restaurants and cinemas, people took full advantage of relaxed restrictions and ... Business • 09 Jun
As lockdown starts to ease, is it time for a financial plan? With lockdown easing and life soon returning to an acceptable form of normality, it might be the perfect time to look at our finances and ... living • 08 Jun
Household energy bills are rising - get ready to switch Household energy costs have been moving steadily upwards in recent months owing to a combination of factors from higher fuel prices to increasing taxes and ... Business • 06 Jun
Big increase in spending on flights and hotels in May Spending on flights rose by 192% in May compared to April, according to data from Revolut's 1.3 million Irish customers, while hotel spending jumped by ... Business • 03 Jun
5 of the best financial rules to live by John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie takes a look at five of the best financial rules to live by.. living • 01 Jun
Consumers still saving more and borrowing less Households are continuing to save more and borrow less, according to the latest Money and Banking Statistics from the Central Bank. Business • 31 May
A financial advisor's guide to life insurance Prudence is a word seldom used in financial circles... living • 28 May
Flogas and Panda Power to increase energy prices Two energy providers, Flogas and Panda Power, have today announced increases in their electricity and gas prices from June. Business • 26 May
How to grow the value of your home John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie, explains how a little 'KISS' can make your assets grow. living • 18 May
Avant Money offers lower 4 and 10 year mortgage rates Mortgage lender Avant Money said today it is launching the lowest four and ten-year fixed rate mortgages in the Irish market. Business • 14 May
Finance Ireland to offer 20-year fixed rate mortgage Non-bank lender Finance Ireland is to begin offering a 20-year fixed term rate on residential mortgages. Business • 13 May
What to do with your money if your bank is pulling out or closing There have been a lot of changes to banking in Ireland in the last few months, and it might be time to reconsider how you're ... living • 17 May
Revolut users spend big in Penneys as retailers reopen Revolut users spent more money in Penneys stores than any other non-essential shops in the country on the first day of the reopening of retail ... Business • 11 May
Credit unions face 'golden opportunity' amid bank exits New research reveals that 58% of people who do not use a credit union as their main financial institution would consider switching to a credit ... Business • 10 May
What supports are available for first-time buyers? After a week of mixed emotions for first time buyers, we've been looking at what incentives are available and what criteria they need to meet ... Business • 09 May
Your guide to SEAI grants and better energy homes incentive John Lowe of Money Doctors.ie looks at the home area where you can qualify for these lucrative grants. living • 17 May
Scan the banks, but don't dismiss the departees yet With two banks signalling their intention to depart the market here in the coming years, it's the ideal time to scan the banking landscape to ... Business • 02 May
Debit and credit card spending up by 23% in March Total debit and credit card spending, including ATM withdrawals, rose by €1.2 billion in March, or 23% compared to the previous month. Business • 30 Apr
71% plan to continue saving post pandemic Many people have become "accidental" savers during the Covid-19 crisis and plan to continue saving once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, according to research carried out ... Business • 28 Apr
A guide to bulking out your pension fund Padding up your pension is never a bad idea. John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie explains. living • 17 May
Health insurance uptake on the rise, but so are prices More than 36,000 people signed up to health insurance in the last year bringing the market to its highest level of membership since 2008. Business • 25 Apr
April spending up 45% on same time last year Spending so far this month has been up sharply on April 2020, according to the latest debit and credit card statistics from the Central Bank. Business • 23 Apr
