Self-employed dental benefits It’s tough to be self-employed in Ireland, as the deck very often appears to be stacked against you in terms of welfare benefits or a safety net should you find yourself in trouble. However, The Irish Times reports this week that half a million self

Redundancy can be a tough prospect to deal with – you go from a stable job with a stable income to an uncertain future, both personal and financial. A number of Ulster Bank employees are among the latest to face this difficult situation – the bank recently announced it will close 22 b

By Tiernan Cannon Revenue has recently issued a warning concerning fraudulent emails and text messages, claiming to come from Revenue, seeking personal information. This practice is known as ‘phishing’ and is an attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, pa

By Tiernan Cannon The television licence fee has been in the news quite a bit recently, with outrage in certain quarters following the revelation that RTÉ Director-General Dee Forbes believes that the licence fee would be good value for money if it were doubled. Following the recent n

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Ireland’s ‘claims culture’ For most of us, car insurance premiums have gone up over the past year or two, with explanations from insurance companies often less than satisfactory. Writing for Dublin Live this week, coverinaclick.ie managing director Jonathan Hehir lay

By Tiernan Cannon These holidays never end! The entire year is littered with special occasions that force you to fork out for an expensive card and gift. From Christmas to Valentine’s Day to Easter to your loved ones’ birthdays, it really is endless. However, there is one

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