Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Best savings rates in Ireland from Moneymate 18/8/2010.... Read More Tags: finance tips, MoneyMate, Savings
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Best credit card rates by MoneyMate 18/8/2010..... Read More Tags: finance tips, MoneyMate
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Best mortgage rates from MoneyMate 18/8/2010... Read More Tags: finance tips, MoneyMate, mortages
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
 We all know how important it is to take steps to provide for our families in the event of a serious illness, but what is the most cost-effective way to ensure that you have the best financial protection possible? Read More
Tags: finance tips
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
 With all the financial uncertainty in the world, it is important that everyone begins to plan for their future. SaveAFewBob talks to Gerard Sheehy, Financial Advisor, about what factors to consider when choosing a pension plan Read More
Tags: finance tips, Gerard Sheehy, Savings
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
 On the foot of a recent National Consumer Agency report on the car insurance market, SaveAFewBob looks at ways that motorists can reduce the cost of their motor cover Read More
Tags: finance tips, money saving tips, Transport
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
 Buying a second property was once considered a great way to fund a pension. In light of the recent collapse in property prices, Charlie Weston weighs up the pros and cons of buying a property today as a pension investment Read More
Tags: Charlie Weston, finance tips
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
 SaveAFewBob takes a look at the Irish travel insurance industry. We compare the various policies offered by different providers, and see of there are any savings to be made. Read More
Tags: finance tips, travel savings
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
 THEY were all the rage during the housing boom, but top-ups to your mortgage are hard to come by these days.
If you are in negative equity, like around one third of mortgage holders… Read More
Tags: Charlie Weston, finance tips
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
 The National Consumer Agency last week announced the launch of 'The Economiser', a new website that aims to save consumers money on groceries, utilities, mobile phones and home phone and television packages. SaveAFewBob examines whether or not The Economiser can produce real savings Read More
Tags: energy savings, money saving tips, Savings
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
 The 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
Tags: Budget planner, finance tips
Posted in Budget planner, Financial planning, Personal Finance | No Comments »
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
PENSIONS 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
Tags: Charlie Weston, finance tips
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Thursday, January 7th, 2010
 As 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
Tags: finance tips
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
 2009 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
Tags: money saving tips, Savings
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
 Last 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
Tags: government, health tips, Savings
Posted in Personal Finance, Tax entitlements | 3 Comments »
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
 Yesterday 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
Tags: family, government, Savings
Posted in Financial planning, News, Personal Finance | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
 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
Tags: Christmas, RED C, survey results
Posted in Financial planning, News, Personal Finance | 1 Comment »
Friday, November 27th, 2009
 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
Tags: finance, legal advice
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Friday, November 27th, 2009
 Dublin 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
Tags: finance tips, legal advice, special offers
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
 Disposing 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
Tags: bin charges, money saving tips, Savings
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Short 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
Tags: Charlie Weston, finance tips, personal loans
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
 Most 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
Tags: money saving tips
Posted in News, Personal Finance, Savings | 1 Comment »
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
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
Tags: consumers cut costs, RED C, spending habits, survey results
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
For 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
Tags: Charlie Weston, finance tips, mortages
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
ALMOST half of the savings of households sit in demand deposit accounts, with much of this money earning little or nothing. Read More
Tags: Charlie Weston, finance tips, Savings
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