On The Money

Letters were not targeting pensioners specifically and offer options if you do have an outstanding tax bill, perhaps because of your state pension

Payback periods can be long but you have the immediate benefit of lower bills and a warm home that has increased in value

Many people find hiring a car among the most stressful elements of a holday: here’s what to expect and how to prepare

There are smarter options than leaving your child’s allowance or gift money in a deposit account

Debt can seem overwhelming but there is support available and range of options to get back on your feet financially

Staycationing is not cheap, especially in high season, but there are also significant costs to investing in a holiday hideout of your own

How to teach your children about finances without stress or meltdowns

If your flight is delayed or cancelled, or you are denied boarding or downgraded, can you get a refund and/or compensation?

In a working world that is still skewed against them, what can women do to offset the disadvantages?

Ireland’s traditional banks are working to catch-up on fintechs by offering flexible new account options

From TNT, to Sky Sports, NOW TV and GAA+ Irish fans are faced with many services

Equity release: who is offering such loans, how do they work and what are the factors you need to consider?

Working hours, pay rates, breaks and tips are all covered by legislation

Buying a car can be a financial headache but, without careful planning, so too can the running costs

When it comes to making money out of money, finding the sweet spot is tricky

Car buyers typically spend far less time considering how to pay for their vehicle than choosing between models

Up to €245m in refund vouchers have been issued but the system still seems geared more to supermarkets than to consumers

How do you calculate your home valuation for paying the Local Property Tax?

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman case studies illuminating for anyone considering lodging a complaint

Home care plays vital role filling the gap between family and nursing homes

Equity release can give older people financial peace of mind or the funds for a more comfortable retirement but be careful of the terms and conditions

Funeral expenses can mount quickly at a time when you may be too stressed to notice but there are ways of defraying the bill

Broadband and mobile phone service providers are set to raise prices

Irish electricity prices are the highest in the EU but there are steps you can take to pay as little as possible

New lower Government speed limits are designed to make roads safer for everyone but they can also cut your fuel costs as well as saving on brakes and tyres

Deadline looms on UK offer to buy back up to 17 years of national insurance contributions to qualify for or improve your UK state pension

It’s surprisingly easy to apply for rebates on health expenses, rent, third-level fees, remote working and mortgage interest

As Panda raises its charges again in some parts of the State, now is a good time to try to look at your options

Many of us are overpaying for insuring our cars, here’s how to cut it back

Free dental, optical and aural care is available to more than 2 million people under the State treatment benefit scheme

From when to book flights to car hire, Conor Pope has advice on how to save some money

Revenue figures show roughly one in four PAYE worker is overpaying tax, mostly by failing to claim reliefs to which they are entitled

As thousands of students head off for Christmas, vouchers can be a hassle-free way to show appreciation - just make such you check the small print

The rules on how the Department of Social Protection calculates your pension are changing, so what does that mean for you?

Occasional delivery issues aside, there will be other things online shoppers will have to contend with that can be equally, if not more, problematic, such as taxes

Helping to care for a relative is a big commitment and inevitably a financial strain but there are some ways of reducing the impact on your pocket

A combination of factors can combine to put you slap bang in the middle of the zone where banks will want to give you a better mortgage rate

Mortgage interest tax relief scheme has had surprisingly low take-up. Here’s how to get your money.

Switching gas or electricity provider offers simple savings with no real downside

For many buyers, the decision will come down to price and the gap has been closing dramatically in recent years