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<p>It can be challenging to avoid ‘spending triggers’ entirely as most of these triggers are tied to our everyday life. Rather than trying to avoid, we can adopt habits that we actively practice to minimise our exposure and make it easier to stay in control of our expenditure.</p>

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Consumer Corner: What our overspending triggers are — and how to avoid them

A 'fun fund' can actually help with impulse spending

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Consumer Corner: How to save money when it comes to Communions and Confirmations

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Consumers spending more on retail and air travel in phase 2 of Covid-19 lockdown exit

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Banks aiming to increase contactless payments limit 'by April 1'

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Debit card spending rises over summer as credit card use falls

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Banks warn on fraudsters - There’s no need to be vulnerable

Study finds people can see their credit card limit as a target rather than a limit

An ESRI study indicates people tend to go for mortgages that do not offer value in the long run.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2018

UK plan for credit cards

A UK watchdog may recommend removing minimum repayments from credit card statements because it feels it encourages users to build up debt at expensive costs.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2018

Making Cents: New An Post offer very tempting for account switchers

An Post’s version of a current account, the Smart Account, is proving popular since its launch in June, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

Tue, 08 Aug, 2017

Gardaí and retailers team up to combat sharp rise in credit card fraud

More than three-quarters of credit card fraud that occurred in the first half of last year happened when a card was not present, gardaí have revealed.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2017

Spanish police arrest 38 in €1.4m international credit card scam

Thirty-eight people have been arrested after police in Spain broke up a criminal gang dealing in international credit card fraud.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

Making Cents: Read the small print when you subscribe online

MANY Irish consumers will be familiar with that sinking feeling when you spot an unfamiliar charge on your credit card, writes Gráinne McGuinness. 

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Ireland sees one contactless payment made every second

Irish consumers make more than two million contactless payment transactions each month.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

AIB’s redress bill likely to be small

AIB yesterday launched a redress scheme for 110,000 credit card customers who paid for insurance they didn’t need.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2015

People left out on the street as Homeless Executive credit card maxed

The Homeless Executive in Dublin were left unable to provide extra accommodation for people this week after they reached their credit card limit.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2015

Credit Card

Consumer Corner: What our overspending triggers are — and how to avoid them

Consumer Corner: How to save money when it comes to Communions and Confirmations

Consumers spending more on retail and air travel in phase 2 of Covid-19 lockdown exit

Banks aiming to increase contactless payments limit 'by April 1'

Debit card spending rises over summer as credit card use falls

Banks warn on fraudsters - There’s no need to be vulnerable

Study finds people can see their credit card limit as a target rather than a limit

UK plan for credit cards

Making Cents: New An Post offer very tempting for account switchers

Gardaí and retailers team up to combat sharp rise in credit card fraud

Spanish police arrest 38 in €1.4m international credit card scam

Making Cents: Read the small print when you subscribe online

Ireland sees one contactless payment made every second

AIB’s redress bill likely to be small

People left out on the street as Homeless Executive credit card maxed

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Mick Clifford

Credit Card

Consumer Corner: What our overspending triggers are — and how to avoid them

Consumer Corner: How to save money when it comes to Communions and Confirmations

Consumers spending more on retail and air travel in phase 2 of Covid-19 lockdown exit

Banks aiming to increase contactless payments limit 'by April 1'

Debit card spending rises over summer as credit card use falls

Banks warn on fraudsters - There’s no need to be vulnerable

Study finds people can see their credit card limit as a target rather than a limit

UK plan for credit cards

Making Cents: New An Post offer very tempting for account switchers

Gardaí and retailers team up to combat sharp rise in credit card fraud

Spanish police arrest 38 in €1.4m international credit card scam

Making Cents: Read the small print when you subscribe online

Ireland sees one contactless payment made every second

AIB’s redress bill likely to be small

People left out on the street as Homeless Executive credit card maxed

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Mick Clifford

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