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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.
Charlie Weston: Near-sighted move defeats purpose of worker PRSI
You have to wonder what Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) is other than just another tax following the move in the Budget to fillet the benefits you get from it.
Your Money: Crossed wires
You might assume that, as with any service, price and value would be the main determining factors in deciding which fixed broadband package to opt for.
Fast-growing service boasts broader choice
If you want fast broadband, what are the options? Obviously your choice will depend on where you live as well as price and value, but here are some of the fastest options, according to ComReg’s price comparison website, Callcosts.ie
Hibernian cuts plan cost
HIBERNIAN Aviva Health is reducing the cost of its Level 2 Hospital Plan back to the price it was prior to an increase announced last October.
Guide to managing Christmas
CREDIT unions around the country are distributing a guide to members urging them to seek advice on budgeting and advising them to plan well to enjoy a better Christmas.
Bus Eireann's capital deal
FAMILIES can travel to Dublin for today's Family Day in the capital, as well as on weekends in the run-up to Christmas, for just €20 with Bus Eireann.
New service aims to make the banks pay for overcharging
A NEW company is promising to win back thousands of euro for people who have been ripped off by the banks and other financial institutions.
Thousands hit again in bank double charging scandal
BANK of Ireland was accused of being "hopelessly out of touch" last night after it admitted it had double-charged its own customers for the second month in a row.
Revenue warns of scam
THE Revenue Commissioners has warned taxpayers about a fraudulent email purporting to come from Revenue seeking personal information from taxpayers in connection with a tax refund.
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- Debt lifeline for thousands in bank repossession ban
- Call for code that will prevent banks mis-selling to elderly
- Cheques to be phased out in bid to modernise payments
- Cheque this out -- would you credit it?
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.
• 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.
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Columnist Comments
• Brian's star turn in Europe
A GLIMMER of hope emerged for the economy last week. Good news from Europe, if not from the home patch.
