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Claim shame: Are insurers making it harder for claimants to switch?
ARE insurers turning their backs on householders who have had to make a claim on their insurance? The question is prompted by the recent floods in large parts of the country and the big freeze at the start of the year.
Web of offers: social media revamps concept of vouchers for online shopping
EVEN as the online world continues to re-shape the way we shop, it's nice to know some things haven't changed, like vouchers.
Me and my money: Joanne O'Hagan
Joanne O'Hagan, CEO of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, has found her greatest expense is similar to that of people all around the country.
Homeowners at risk as 20pc of tradesmen drop insurance
LARGE numbers of tradesmen are cutting costs by choosing to operate without insurance in a move that leaves anyone who engages them exposed to large losses and claims.
Where do I get money for a start-up business?
Q: I realise that most people are worried about their jobs, but I've pitched for, and been offered, an excellent service contract with a multinational. All I need is a van and some specialist tools. But who do I go to for the money -- I need about €25,000?
Tough mortgage market
LARGE numbers of potential first-time buyers are being turned down for mortgages, a survey conducted by the Professional Insurance Brokers Association (PIBA) has found.
Charlie Weston: Take time to claim back tax on your health costs
NOW is the time to set aside 40 minutes to claim back a tax refund on the medical expenses you incurred last year.
Inside Personal Finance
Families tackle credit debt as they brace for income squeeze
CONSUMERS are slashing their credit card spending as they tighten their belts for huge reductions in overall income.
Future-proofing your finances means taking action now
THE economic developments of the last 18 months took people throughout Ireland by surprise.
Irish Life to raise mortgage rate
Irish Life & Permanent said it will raise the rate on its standard variable mortgage by 0.5pc from February 1, citing the "high cost" of funds required to finance its mortgage loan book.
Misuse of staff pension pay is 'theft'
PENSIONS Ombudsman Paul Kenny has hit out at firms that regard pension contributions paid by employees as working capital for the company.
Trade winds of our time
TRYING to figure out what way the investment winds are blowing has been always been tricky, but the economic slump over the past 18 months has many ordinary investors genuinely perplexed about to where to go next.
Question of Finance: Changes to restriction of reliefs for high earners
QI know that Finance Minister Brian Lenihan made some references in the Budget to changes on higher earners' restrictions. How has this has been changed?
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Columnist Comments
• Fight back against high insurance premiums
THE insurance industry is trying to avoid the impact of the recession by ripping off its customers.
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