Six tips on planning a fun kids party without spending a fortune
Kids’ parties can be expensive. Trust us, we know. Thing is though, they don’t have to be. Especially if your kids are at an age when they still don’t really have any specific requests. Most kids are happy as long as their friends are there, something fun is happening, and they get cake. Of course, […]
8 years ago
If Your Job Is On This List You Could Be Entitled To A Special Tax Refund
The majority of PAYE workers in Ireland are oblivious to a tax relief that could save them hundreds of euros every year. It appears a whopping two thirds of us do not know about Flat Rate Expenses, a type of tax relief available to people working in certain trades and professions. Unusually, thanks to a rather […]
10 years ago
This Is The Cost Of Running A Family Home In 2016
Feeling the pinch at month-end? If so you’re not alone. The cost of running the average Irish family home has risen by 2.5 per cent, and now totals an eye-watering €16,600 per year. New figures released by AA Home Insurance show that owning and maintaining a family home, including mortgage payments, electricity or gas, bin […]
10 years ago
10 Fun Everyday Switches That Will Save You Money
Are your family funds extra tight at the end of every month? The truth is, most of us could benefit from tightening up those purse strings… and small switches like cutting down on shopping and switching your health insurance could make a big difference to your life. Happily, it doesn’t have to be all doom and […]
10 years ago
Families Face €100 Hike In Phone And Broadband Bills
Families across Ireland could see their bills for phone calls and broadband increase by up to €100 per year, as Eir introduce a price hike for bundles. At least 360,000 customers who avail of Eir’s services will be affected by the 9.4 per cent hike, swelling bills by up to €8 more per month. Customers […]
10 years ago
Newly Unemployed Could Receive Higher Dole Payments
People who have paid more PRSI in a given year could be entitled to higher dole payments if they become unemployed. Under a new planned scheme, which already has the support of Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar, people who lose their jobs would initially receive €215 a week for the first three months and €200 […]
10 years ago