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Taking the risk
WITH interest rates at an all-time low -- and likely to remain so for at least the coming year -- people seeking a reasonable return on their savings will need to consider an alternative to the traditional bank account.
Me and my money: Susam Kirby
HEAD of the St Patrick's Festival Susan Kirby admits she made one spending mistake that has left her alone some weekends.
Zurich keeps an Eagle eye on your investment
Zurich (previously known as Eagle Star) is one of the more successful players in the regular premium savings market.
Consider the best refuge for your cash
AS we're almost two years into the worst recession in 25 years, we've had more than our fair share of rainy days lately. So it's no surprise that we're saving almost four times as much money as we did during the height of the boom.
Gold: not an income-generating asset income but prudent investors should have a small holding
OVER the past decade, gold has been one of the few asset classes which has experienced significant price appreciation.
Me and my money: Sandy Kelly
SINGER Sandy Kelly finds that her biggest spending mistakes are always to do with a show she is working on.
Me and my money: Michael Doyle
HAIRDRESSER to the stars Michael Doyle is frustrated when he remembers how his competitive edge cost him dearly.
Me and my money: Nick Kelly
MUSICIAN Nick Kelly is clear that time off to do what he wants is much more valuable than more money.
Charlie Weston: Look at the costs before getting into a HP deal
THINKING about buying a new car? Then be careful you do not get bounced into a hire-purchase agreement (HP) unknowingly, unless you are very sure that is the type of financing deal that you want.
Expect a rationing of credit and less competition
THE announcement by Halifax/Bank of Scotland (Ireland) that it is getting out of retail banking here and laying off 750 workers is an ominous development for all those who have a bank account.
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• Fight back against high insurance premiums
THE insurance industry is trying to avoid the impact of the recession by ripping off its customers.
• Five years ago, we had economic balance but all is not as it appears
THERE comes a point in life when one becomes convinced that they did things better in the old days. The arguments in favour of this proposition seem quite overwhelming but, since one heard one's parents and grandparents say the same thing, the best policy seems not to mention it -- or at least mention it as little as possible.
