Are you finding it financially difficult to keep fit and healthy? According to new research from Irish Life Health, more than half (53%) of Irish people believe that it’s expensive to stay in shape and in good health, rising to 59% for parents with children going to schoo

Winter warning As the Starks would say, winter is coming. And with the colder weather come higher bills as people bid to keep the chill at bay, battle illnesses, or fork out on a warmer winter wardrobe. “All told, then, we reckon the cost of winter is going to come in at a fairly eye-

Nothing can ruin a good budget like a purchase made on impulse, an item you don’t really need that costs too much, but one you feel you can’t leave behind in the store. Sometimes it can be difficult to avoid purchasing random items on impulse, but there are a few steps you

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

Banking from beyond What happens to your money after you die? That’s the somewhat morbid topic tackled in The Irish Times this week by Fiona Reddan, who queries what happens to your bank account, loans and other financial affairs once you shuffle off this mortal coil. “For most

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

Here’s something a little different for you – discover how (or if) feng shui can help to fix your finances. The Chinese philosophical system, which espouses the virtues of harmony with the surrounding environment, will be celebrated at the Mind, Body, Spirit and Wellness Festiva

Student spend The Irish Independent reports this week that a new player could be entering the student loans market here in Ireland. According to Sarah McCabe, online student loans provider Future Finance has made an application to the Central Bank for a consumer credit licence. The co

Do you think your savings are working hard enough for you? According to a survey carried out on behalf of Irish Life, half of Irish savers don’t believe they are. The research reveals that while roughly half of Irish adults have a deposit account, about 56% of those account hold