Five more great ways to get the most out of your money
written by Naomi_RichardsonIn the run up to Christmas, it is oh so tempting to buy something that you don't have to start paying for until six months down the line. Yes June 2010 seems far away now but it will swing around surprisingly faster than you anticipate. Blowing €449.99 on a Roger Black AG-12501 Bike Cross Trainer Combo - and paying nothing now - seems like a great deal.
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Broadband deals just got a whole lot better
written by Naomi_RichardsonWe've all heard the complaints about slow broadband speed but it seems there is good news coming down the wire faster than you can say upgrade my broadband subscription now. Speeds of up to 120Mbps will be available by August next year according to Chorus ntl/UPC. The company has just announced plans for ultrafast 30Mb fibre power broadband in Ireland beginning on January 4.
How to save money on your winter heating bills
written by Rachel_McDonaldThere are plenty of ways to save money but how to do it without sacrificing everything that's good in your life? Sometimes for a little bit of effort we can save the morning latte that makes your day just that bit more bearable. And it can be done without any real pain. It might mean switching from one provider to another for example...
Which financial bubble will go pop next?
written by AlexWe all like to think we're smart and can see trouble ahead. So how come no-one spotted the largest bubble of them all? The biggest financial crisis since 1929 has affected everyone around the world, a massive bubble that blew spectacularly. We knew house prices were over-valued. We knew mortgage lending from banks was reaching ridiculous levels
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New casual dress code for cruise ships
written by Naomi_RichardsonWho said going on a cruise was boring? Now you can cruise in the buff. World Travel Market (the premier global event for the travel industry), delegates heard how naked cruising could sweep the travel and tourism industry in 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line General Manager Stephen Park told a cruise industry panel debate at WTM 2009 that naked cruising is poised to take off...
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How to avoid falling into money traps
written by Naomi_RichardsonIs payment protection insurance really one of the worst forms of insurance you can buy? Those of us who took out mortgage payment protection insurance to cover job loss or serious illness should be feeling confident that at least the mortgage is covered - no matter what happens, right? For most of us meeting those mortgage repayments is a priority.
Save money and score brownie points at school
written by Naomi_RichardsonHere's some good news. We keep hearing about how our classrooms are lagging behind in the technology stakes and while many may go down the traditional route of a cake sale, there is an easier way to help out our children. HomeVision, an Irish company providing telephone, broadband and digital TV, and Promethean, a global-leading manufacturer of interactive classroom technology, have teamed up to offer an innovative programme.
How credit cards can ease the financial pain
written by AlexFeel like your finances are beating you up? Join the club - it's one with an increasing membership. With Christmas just around the corner, now is the time take control over your spending. Christmas has many traditions - plus the traditions we invented during the boom years - splashing the cash and maxing out our credit cards. While overindulging generally meant a lean January...
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New airline could slash costs of transatlantic travel
written by Siobhan_NortonTransatlantic airfares could drop by 30pc - that's if a proposed new airline poised to take advantage of the current market crises takes off. There is a “two-year window of opportunity” to establish a Dublin-based low-cost carrier on transatlantic routes, according to a report published by Bloxham Stockbrokers. Bloxham aviation analyst Joe Gill said a low-fares transatlantic service would undercut fares offered by flag carriers by 30pc.
Insurance trouble ahead for householders affected by floods
written by Naomi_RichardsonInsurance is a hot topic this week as the November storms wreak havoc around the country. Thousands of homes have been affected by the flood waters and hopefully all of them will have had insurance cover or it will be a very miserable Christmas indeed. But according to a report in the Irish Times at the weekend householders may find it difficult to get cover for "predictable events" like regular flooding.
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