Someone once defined Economics – or Political Economy as it should more properly be called – as maximising the usage of scarce resources. Put simply, this mouthful means getting the best use of your money which in these recessionary times is certainly a scarce...
According to the latest survey conducted by travel and leisure website, lastminute.com, getting out of debt is a top priority for many in 2018 with nearly 1 in 4 (24 per cent) choosing this as a top goal. When asked about the main reasons for January Blues, worries...
MORTGAGES ? THE GOVERNMENT CHOICES FOR 1ST TIME BUYERS ARE CONFUSING.. Q. I earn € 48,000 per year and am now looking for a mortgage on my own. I am confused with the new offers for first time buyers between the Help to Buy Scheme and the latest government...
SWITCHING MORTGAGES Q. We have a 25 year € 285,000 mortgage on a one year fixed rate 2.9% but it is due to revert to a standard variable rate of 3.7%. Our incomes have changed in the last year as my partner has gone part-time earning € 85,000 between us. Is it worth...
CHILD BENEFIT Q – We have just had a new year baby –- Jenny – and about to receive the € 140 monthly Child Benefit. ? Interest rates are so pathetic, can you advise alternatives for this sum – we will be using it for her 3rd level education. Pamela–...
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