Consumer caution warning as Black Friday approaches As Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are being advertised, shoppers are being advised to watch out for scams as they search for a bargain, … Consumer Affairs • 26 mins
Government agrees increases in all classes of PRSI The Government has signed off on a plan to increase PRSI over five years to replenish the Social Insurance Fund. Politics • 1 hr
Shoppers encouraged to buy local on Black Friday 40% of shoppers plan to get their Christmas gifts in the Black Friday sales this week, new research shows. Business • 20 hrs
Consumers plan 'a more positive but prudent Christmas' Planning to cut back on Christmas spending is now a seasonal norm, according to analysis of the Credit Union Consumer Sentiment survey for November. Business • 20 Nov
Three lump sum cost-of-living payments due this week Three lump sum cost-of-living payments announced in the Budget will be paid this week. Ireland • 20 Nov
'Buy now, pay later' in focus as festive season nears As the festive spending period nears, most consumers say they will scale back on their purchases amid the cost of living squeeze. Many will enter … Analysis and Comment • 20 Nov
New mortgage provider MoCo launches in Irish market A new mortgage provider has launched in the Irish market. Business • 17 Nov
Bank of Ireland warns of fraud ahead of Black Friday Bank of Ireland is warning consumers to be especially vigilant for fraud as the Black Friday and Cyber Monday online shopping days near. Business • 16 Nov
Revolut to increase charges for paid plans Banking and payments app Revolut has announced the first significant overhaul of its paid plans for its Irish customers since their launch in 2018. Business • 16 Nov
Record online spend forecast for Black Friday One week out, AIB is forecasting that online Black Friday spend in Ireland this year will surpass last year's record-breaking total. Business • 17 Nov
First-time buyer mortgages hit highest level on record The latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland report reveals that first-time buyers are very much dominating the mortgage market, despite headwinds from rising property prices … Business • 17 Nov
What to know about money if you and your partner aren't married John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie discovers non-traditional families were previously not provided with any legal status and so do not have the same legal rights now … living • 16 Nov
Irish Life Health to hike plans by average of 4.8% Irish Life Health said today the price of its health insurance plans will increase from January 1, 2004 due to increased demand for healthcare services. Business • 15 Nov
Irish banks scrap plans for new mobile payments app A plan by the three remaining retail banks to launch a new mobile based payments system in the Irish market has been abandoned. Business • 15 Nov
Rents rising nationally but marked slowdown in Dublin Rents being sought for properties on the open-market nationally are continuing to increase, but there has been a continued slowdown in the rate of increase … Business • 13 Nov
Near 50% jump in value of car loans - BPFI There has been a surge in the volume and value of car loans being issued here, according to the latest Personal Loans Report from Banking … Business • 09 Nov
Should you be financially compatible with your future partner? John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie advises all couples to come clean when it comes to money from the start, especially those in the throes of living … living • 07 Nov
Mortgage switch savings double in six months - Doddl.ie The latest doddl.ie mortgage switching index has found the savings that homeowners can make by switching their mortgages have doubled in the past six months. Business • 06 Nov
Two thirds of adults think Irish banks lack competition wo thirds of adults in Ireland think the banking sector lacks competition, new research has found, while almost three quarters agree that the process of … Business • 02 Nov
Homeowners urged to review home insurance Less than one in four who carry out home renovations adjust their insurance policies, new data shows. Business • 02 Nov
Is it possible to make housing in Ireland more affordable? Right now, the policy focus in this country appears to be on helping people to pay for unaffordable accommodation Housing • 02 Nov
5 tips to save money on your heating this winter Winter means having the heating on more often so here;'s how to have a comfortable home with optimal energy use Energy • 01 Nov
More energy price cuts a 'realistic prospect' in 2024 The Minister for Finance has said there needs to be further reductions in energy prices so consumers can feel the benefits of changes that have … Ireland • 01 Nov
Holidaymakers warned about rise in online scam Holidaymakers are being warned about a new type of fraud aimed at those booking travel breaks. Business • 31 Oct
Revolut doubles financial crime headcount since 2021 Online bank Revolut claims to have successfully prevented more than €220m in potential fraud in the last 12 months. Business • 31 Oct