By Tiernan Cannon Faced with the dreaded sums of the bi-monthly electricity bill, many people in Ireland have or will consider switching over to prepay power options such as those offered by Pinergy, PrePayPower or Electric Ireland’s Smarter Pay As You Go option. Prepay power op

Savings options If you’ve got some cash to spare, there are quite a few options that offer a better return compared to a bog standard savings account. Writing in The Irish Times this week, Fiona Reddan offers nine alternatives for savers seeking higher returns or better outcomes

By Tiernan Cannon Have you have found yourself the victim of faulty goods, bad workmanship or minor damage to property, and the retailer or service provider responsible isn’t prepared to remedy the situation? If you’re facing a dead end, then pursuing a Small Claim through

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

Banking blow According to the Irish Independent’s Charlie Weston, 30,000 people over the age of 60 will be impacted by Ulster Bank’s decision to end free banking this May. From then on, the €4 monthly maintenance fee will only be waived for those aged 66 and older. “

By Jake Brownell Cashing out Is it time for a change in the way we buy? Fiona Reddan of The Irish Times looks at how the world is moving forward and leaving cash payments behind. She examines how European countries such as Sweden are going digital – Stockholm’s metro system has

Brexit blues The spending season is fast approaching but Irish retailers may not get any treats this Christmas period. The Irish Times reports that employers group Ibec has expressed concerns over the recent trend of low consumer spending following the vote for Brexit. Recent figures

Free or ‘free’? ‘Free’ is always an eye-catching word, as most of us enjoy getting something for nothing, even if it’s just a free sample from the local supermarket. But, The Irish Times’ Fiona Reddan warns this week, free doesn’t always necessarily mean free, and consumers should be

If you’re saving up for a nice holiday next summer, or perhaps a new car or your dream wedding day, it can be tough to keep on the straight and narrow. Online shopping has made this particularly difficult – these days you can buy just about anything online and have it shipped to