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"When school starts I’ve paid over a thousand euro for everything. But then in the first few weeks, letters sent home asking for €20 for...

The state doesn’t provide enough money to run schools. That's bad enough...but the way it does this is worse, much worse.   Even this...

I talked to my mother about her funeral wishes not long ago.  And I was glad I did because what she actually wanted was COMPLETELY at...

Kerrrranngggg! “Oh, Sweet Jesus, I’ve crashed the hire car and we’re meant to be in the airport in half an hour.” Those thoughts went...

Bill Tyson picked up a few extra tips to help you avoid the pitfalls that’ll cost you a packet while abroad.   All set for your summer...

Where’s the best place to change currency when heading off on our holidays outside the eurozone? That all depends. Do you want a wad of...

Global conflict and economic chaos are erupting everywhere…and investors are running for cover. But where should we put our money as both...

‘Finfluencers’ – or financial influencers – pop up on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to provide us with handy tips. They can a great...

Communities all over the country may be set to generate their own renewable energy and help reduce prices. Communities all over Ireland...

Keep switching provider every year – or make your own electricity. That’s the message from our latest look at Irish energy costs that are...

Irish tourists travelling to the USA should review their online content before travelling to the US.   That was the advice from travel...

Landing in a safe zone. Make sure you do too. How safe is your holiday?   Missiles flying across the Middle East this week did more than...

The record €250m Euromillions win had everyone fantasising about what they would do with a big windfall. But you don't have to just dream...

Ireland has scooped another top prize in the Euromillions draw. One lucky punter who bought a ticket in Munster is set to rake in €250...

How much do we lose by not grabbing the best interest rates for our savings and loans? BILLIONS is the shocking answer. Householders are...

The devil is in the detail. That’s the message when dealing with insurers who use the dreaded small print in our contracts to get them...

Tables correct as at 25/5/25 We're all looking forward to our holidays abroad for the next realistic hope of prolonged sunshine as the...

The survey from Laya on the finances of bringing up a child is a useful reminder of how the cost of raising our kids keeps going up and...

How much does it cost to raise a child today?   About €169,000 in total – or €15k a year on average – is the answer that health insurer...

There’s probably only one eatery in Ireland where you could feed a whole family for under €20. Afficionados of furniture store Ikea will...

We had yet another hike in carbon tax this week… From Thursday, we’ll pay around €17 a year extra for gas and €20 for home heating oil....

Most people will already have booked their holidays. But have you got your holiday insurance sorted yet? Waiting until the last minute is...

Prices correct at 24/4/25   Health insurance costs are shooting up just as benefits are being eroded. Premiums soared 12% last year,...

Quotes for car cover from various brokers: correct on 15/4/2025. Check company websites for up-to-date quotes I have a confession to...