New tenants paying 18% more for rent than existing ones New official data has shown for the first time that existing tenants are paying considerably less rent than those taking out new tenancies. Business • 5 mins
Irish citizens not confident of their pension coverage Just one in every three Irish citizens are confident that their public and occupational pension can ensure their standard of living in retirement, new research … Business • 28 Nov
Weekly earnings rose by 4.6% in third quarter - CSO Workers average weekly earnings rose 4.6% between July and September compared to the same period last year, new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) … Business • 28 Nov
Ulster Bank mortgages to lose offset facility next year 4,500 remaining Ulster Bank customers with offset mortgages are to lose the offsetting facility on their loans in the middle of next year. Business • 27 Nov
Mortgage approvals for first time buyers hits record The number of mortgages approved last month increased by 2.7% compared to a month earlier. Business • 24 Nov
How to stay safe when shopping online Irish consumers are expected to spend around €100 million today, Black Friday, and many will make purchases online. Business • 24 Nov
Diesel and petrol prices see second monthly fall The latest AA Ireland Fuel Price Survey shows a second monthly drop for petrol and diesel prices with both dropping by three cent in November. Business • 23 Nov
Background Bills: The hidden cost of subscriptions Subscription services have exploded in popularity in the past decade – meaning we may be paying much more for them than we realise, writes Adam … Business • 23 Nov
Most mortgages entering arrears are trackers New research by the Central Bank shows the majority of mortgage accounts going into default of up to three months in the past year have … Business • 23 Nov
Consumer caution warning as Black Friday approaches As Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are being advertised, shoppers are being advised to watch out for scams as they search for a bargain, … Consumer Affairs • 22 Nov
Bank of Ireland Extra Help Hub for vulnerable customers Bank of Ireland has launched the Extra Help Hub, a new resource which will provide a range of additional supports for customers, families and carers. Business • 22 Nov
Govt 'getting it all wrong' on PRSI - Sinn Féin The Government "is getting it all wrong again" on increases in PSRI, Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty has said. Politics • 22 Nov
Shoppers encouraged to buy local on Black Friday 40% of shoppers plan to get their Christmas gifts in the Black Friday sales this week, new research shows. Business • 22 Nov
Consumers plan 'a more positive but prudent Christmas' Planning to cut back on Christmas spending is now a seasonal norm, according to analysis of the Credit Union Consumer Sentiment survey for November. Business • 20 Nov
Three lump sum cost-of-living payments due this week Three lump sum cost-of-living payments announced in the Budget will be paid this week. Ireland • 20 Nov
Government agrees increases in all classes of PRSI The Government has signed off on a plan to increase PRSI over five years to replenish the Social Insurance Fund. Politics • 22 Nov
'Buy now, pay later' in focus as festive season nears As the festive spending period nears, most consumers say they will scale back on their purchases amid the cost of living squeeze. Many will enter … Analysis and Comment • 20 Nov
New mortgage provider MoCo launches in Irish market A new mortgage provider has launched in the Irish market. Business • 17 Nov
Bank of Ireland warns of fraud ahead of Black Friday Bank of Ireland is warning consumers to be especially vigilant for fraud as the Black Friday and Cyber Monday online shopping days near. Business • 16 Nov
Revolut to increase charges for paid plans Banking and payments app Revolut has announced the first significant overhaul of its paid plans for its Irish customers since their launch in 2018. Business • 16 Nov
Record online spend forecast for Black Friday One week out, AIB is forecasting that online Black Friday spend in Ireland this year will surpass last year's record-breaking total. Business • 17 Nov
First-time buyer mortgages hit highest level on record The latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland report reveals that first-time buyers are very much dominating the mortgage market, despite headwinds from rising property prices … Business • 17 Nov
What to know about money if you and your partner aren't married John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie discovers non-traditional families were previously not provided with any legal status and so do not have the same legal rights now … living • 16 Nov
Irish Life Health to hike plans by average of 4.8% Irish Life Health said today the price of its health insurance plans will increase from January 1, 2004 due to increased demand for healthcare services. Business • 15 Nov
Irish banks scrap plans for new mobile payments app A plan by the three remaining retail banks to launch a new mobile based payments system in the Irish market has been abandoned. Business • 15 Nov
