From stay and spend to the domicile levy, some budget blunders for Jack Chambers to avoid
Our new Minister for Finance would do well to reflect on previous policy initiatives before delivering his first budget
Generation rent: Here’s how ‘forever renters’ in Ireland can look to secure their financial futures
It’s important to realise that owning your own home is not the only way to secure your financial future
Who is buying a home in Ireland today? The changing profile of first-time buyers
First-time buyers are getting older, buying smaller homes and are not necessarily in a couple. Some urban areas other than Dublin are seeing relatively low activity
Remove rent cap or supply of new properties will ‘fall away’, estate agent report finds
Retention of cap, which limits annual increases to 2% in rent pressure zones, will jeopardise future investment, Hooke & MacDonald says
Is it time to introduce a new Irish savings scheme with tax incentives?
The individual savings account scheme in the UK provides tax-free gains and other benefits from four types of investment
They’re tax efficient – but should you invest in trusts?
Investment trusts have historically appealed to investors seeking income as like other public companies they will often pay out dividends
Cash only, please: why you can’t buy some properties if you need a mortgage
When a property goes to market seeking a cash-only buyer, it’s sometimes down to construction, planning and boundary issues
Deposits war heats up: Irish savers starting to see much higher rates offered
Looking outside the traditional banks will open the door to much more competitive interest on your savings
Money dos and don’ts when travelling this summer
If travelling outside euro zone, consider getting your cash before you go or prefund a card and always watch out for the small print on things like ATM withdrawals
House swapping: ‘It’s never hard to find people who want to come to Dublin’
It’s an effective way to save on holiday expenses, but is it worth the effort involved in arranging a swap and getting your house in order?
Weddings, rent and houses: What are the tax implications of a range of gifts to children?
Strict rules on what does and does not count as normal family expenditure under Revenue rules
Taxation on investments: What changes might be on the way?
Consensus is that Irish system for taxing investments is inconsistent and offputting for investors
How a rail pass could be just the ticket for cheap travel across Europe for all ages
Across Europe, budget-friendly initiatives are designed to tempt people out of their cars and into more sustainable forms of transport
Switching your mortgage: Incentives are on the rise, so is now the time to change?
Homeowners need to balance the allure of enhanced cashback offers against the rates of offer and the prospect of cuts in the months ahead
Bonds are back: but should you invest?
Rising interest rates and falling inflation have created a positive environment for this type of investment