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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

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Best savings rates medical-weight-loss-program

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

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MABS; FREE money advice and budgeting service

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

How to survive redundancyThe downturn in the economy has resulted in many people encountering significant personal debt for the first time in their lives. Loss of employment or a sharp reduction in take home pay can quickly lead to an inability of households to meet their loan repayments or pay their monthly bills. Read More

Secure your future with a pension plan

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Charlie WestonPENSIONS are boring, right? Well, that depends. If you think free money is boring, then stop reading now. Because the beauty of a pension, particularly one you have as part of your job, is that there can be three people contributing to it – you, your employer and the taxman. Read More

4 ways to clear credit card debt

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Clear credit card debtAs the Christmas season dies down, the financial aftermath has set in. Unfortunately, many of us fall into a spending trap during the festive period, adopting a lifestyle that is far from suited to our bank balance. We depend on plastic to fund the festivities but pay for the ease of expense long past December. Read More

Top five financial resolutions

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Financial resolutions2009 was a difficult year for many. Salaries were cut, jobs were lost and debts mounted. As we look forward to a fresh financial start in 2010, the SaveAFewBob team decided to look at ways you can save money throughout the year ahead. Our money saving tips are straight forward as we want you to make rather than break your financial resolutions. Read More

Less than two weeks to secure savings

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Save money on dental careLast week’s Budget sounded the death knell for a number of key PRSI benefits including optical, dental and aural care. The newly downsized Treatment Benefit Scheme is another blow to Irish taxpayers. While workers must continue to pay PRSI, the associated benefits have all but been erased. Read More

How Budget 2010 will affect you

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Budget 2010Yesterday we learnt of our financial fate for the coming 12 months. The majority of cutbacks were reported in advance so there was surprisingly little gnashing of teeth. However, for public sector workers (a fifth of the country’s workforce) and welfare recipients, the Budget confirmed their worst financial fears. Read More

Christmas shopping SURVEY

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Consumers cut Christmas costs

87% avoid borrowing to cover Christmas costs

The latest survey carried out by consumer website, SaveAFewBob.ie, illustrates that people are serious about making savings this Christmas. With less than four weeks to go until Christmas Day, financial preparations are well underway. Read More

Why make a Will?

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Why make a Will? There a several good reasons why you should make a Will. Carney McCarthy Solicitors have outlined a number of reasons from a legal perspective... Read More

Make a Will and help the homeless

Friday, November 27th, 2009

pmvtDublin based solicitors, Carney McCarthy, invite you to have your Will professionally drafted and to make a donation to the Peter McVerry Trust in lieu of paying any professional fees. The offer is available on or before  the 29th January… Read More

How to save money on refuse collection charges

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Save money on bin chargesDisposing of waste is an expensive necessity. While we can’t avoid waste management, we can avoid paying a considerable charge for a less than substantial service. In Ireland, local authorities have been challenged by an increasing number of private companies entering the waste management sector. Read More

Your personal loan options

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Charlie WestonShort of cash?Until recently all we had to do was get a bank loan, top up the mortgage or max out the credit card. These days, loans and credit are becoming more expensive and harder to obtain, as banks tighten their lending criteria. Read More

Financial health check:Top 10 money saving tips!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Top ten money saving tipsMost consumers know that they could easily save more money if only they had the time. Unfortunately, hectic lifestyles have led more and more people to become cash-strapped and time-poor. For those of you who want to know the easiest ways to save yourself a small fortune Read More

Consumer Vices and Indulgences SURVEY

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Consumers cut back Research undertaken by SaveAFewBob.ie has revealed that Irish consumers have significantly reduced personal spending in 2009. The Vices and Indulgences survey, conducted by RED C, identified the areas of expenditure, as well as the demographics, that have experienced the most radical change. Read More

Get yourself in a fixed rate mortgage

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Charlie WestonFor homeowners who have the option, getting a fixed-rate mortgage could soon be the smart thing to do. We have seen a succession of interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB) but rates are now getting so low that there is not much scope for further cuts. People with tracker mortgages, where lenders guarantee to pass on interest rates cuts, have seen their monthly repayments fall dramatically. Read More

Demand a better savings rate

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Charlie WestonALMOST half of the savings of households sit in demand deposit accounts, with much of this money earning little or nothing. Read More

Are you a master of or a slave to your credit card?

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Managing credit card debtAre you one of those “close your eyes and hope it goes away” people when it comes to credit cards? Do you keep the wolf from the door by paying off as little as you can possibly get away with every month? Firstly, you are not alone. Secondly, it’s time to get credit card savvy. It’s not going anywhere so get ready to make clearing your card debt a priority..... Read More

Tax credits – Are you claiming your entitlements?

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Michael Furlong tax expertEach year millions of Euros accrue to the Irish Exchequer as a result of ordinary taxpayers overpaying tax. When it comes to tax, many taxpayers are only interested in what their net take home pay will be and not concerned with how that figure is calculated. Read More