How to save money in 2025: Low spend challenges, Revolut tip and direct debit reviews
From putting sums aside regularly to going on a no-spend week, here’s what the money experts advise
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Buying a new car in 2025? These are the best ways to finance it
Cash is king but most people will need to borrow to fund a new car purchase so what are the merits of the different options?
Tips for avoiding a January credit-card hangover
Using cash on a night out, planning your purchases and clearing your balance on time can help you keep control of your spending during the festive season
ATMs must dispense notes smaller than €50, Oireachtas committee urges
Draft report by Oireachtas finance committee calls for greater availability of €20 notes to facilitate those on low income or social welfare as well as a review of accessibility of withdrawal machines
Overwhelmed by your debts? Here’s your first step
There are many free services available to people if they feel overwhelmed about the level of their personal debts
Key to a happy marriage is a joint bank account
Setting out clear ground rules over how savings and spending will be managed can save couples a lot of pain in the long run
Minister meets banks to discuss homeowners’ interest-rate challenge
Michael McGrath urges lenders to engage with customers as Insolvency Service deals with ‘increased demand’
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