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Bank of Ireland raises rate on savings account in move seen as response to neobanks
3+ day, 6+ min ago (388+ words) Bank of Ireland is hiking one of its savings rates in a move that is seen as a response to the increasing competitive pressure from neobanks. The bank is raising the interest rate on its 12-month fixed-term deposit by 0. 40 percentage…...
It has paid for itself, many times over" " nine smart buys that will save you hundreds of euro in the long run
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (320+ words) The Irish Independent From coffee machines to solar panels, it really does pay to invest in certain items Sage Bambino Plus, "479 These investments pay for themselves over time, as long as you know you will incorporate them into your routine,…...
Home economics: "Four families share a holiday home but only one pays the bills. What should we do?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) The Irish Independent Our property finance expert answers your questions In our wider family, four siblings were left the family home as tenants in common. Three of them have passed away. The one remaining is paying the utilities on the…...
There are millions of euro stuck in "dormant accounts" " here"s how to get yours back
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (337+ words) The Irish Independent A large amount of these funds end up in State hands despite best efforts of institutions to locate owners If you"ve ever watched one of those television programmes where people find treasure in their attic, a…...
Eoin Mc Gee answers: "I put about "21k into my pension each year but I don't want to lock away all my money. Am I putting in too much?'
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (291+ words) Eoin Mc Gee answers: "I put about "21k into my pension each year but I don't want to lock away all my money. Am I putting in too much? The Irish Independent I have a young family to support and I…...
Your Questions Answered: "Should I sell my Revolut portfolio and put the money into my pension instead?
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (780+ words) Q For the last two years, I've been making monthly contributions to a Bold Stack portfolio through Revolut's Robo-Advisor. It's mostly made up of stock and bond ETFs, or exchange-traded funds. The portfolio has performed pretty well and it's now…...
Cost-of-living supports "under review" as Iran war pushes up prices, Taoiseach says
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (108+ words) No delay to carbon tax hike despite spiralling energy costs, Taoiseach says'The Irish Independent Taoiseach Miche'l Martin speaks about cost of living measures during visit to Philadelphia The Taoiseach has strongly indicated that the Government will bring forward supports to…...
Want to revamp your garden on a budget? " nine expert ideas that will add impact without breaking the bank
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (332+ words) The Irish Independent We asked four garden designers to tell us how they would transform an outdoor space on a budget As the days grow brighter and the evenings stretch out, thoughts turn to the neglected outdoor areas of our…...
Woman told to "pay more or get half" after pre-paying "490 for home heating oil
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (708+ words) Wexford customer paid for 500 litres of kerosine on February 28, on the day the Iran conflict began A Wexford woman has been left frustrated after an oil company has told her that she must either forgo the oil she pre-paid for…...
Rise in home-heating oil prices in Ireland dwarfs other parts of Europe
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (62+ words) The Irish Independent The hike in prices has been eight times the EU average, figures obtained by Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan show Home-heating oil prices have risen significantly in Ireland Ireland has experienced the largest increase in the price of…...