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<p>The Stormont executive and British government have been urged by a Westminster committee to agree a path towards further fiscal devolution. File picture: Liam McBurney/PA</p>

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Talks on water charges in the North ‘should not be avoided’ amid crisis in public services

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (NIAC) has called on the British government and the Stormont executive to agree a route map to further fiscal devolution to reduce the region’s reliance on central government funding and give it the ability to raise more revenue itself

<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

<p>Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe and Finance Minister Michael McGrath.</p>

economy

Looming election may tempt Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe to spend

Dear Dáithí: My husband has been secretly paying his brother's bills and loan — I am furious

people

Dear Dáithí: My husband has been secretly paying his brother's bills and loan — I am furious

Credit Union sector has €2.1bn in loan capacity not being used

economy

Credit Union sector has €2.1bn in loan capacity not being used

RTE pay revelations

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Ryan Tubridy pay scandal: Cost of three reviews into RTÉ’s finances hits €500k

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Consumer Corner: How to be a wedding guest on a budget

With a bit of planning there are ways to cut back on your spend

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Stacked Removal Boxes In Empty Room On Moving Day

Consumer Corner: Eliminating the stress of buying a first home

Lenders have rules around gross and net income which must be met first before you get approval on a mortgage. These can vary from lender to lender

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Waterford Council pays out €270k for footpath falls in just three months

Waterford Council pays out €270k for footpath falls in just three months

Local councillor calls for investment to reduce 'ridiculous' compensation payouts

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Retirement

Irish who worked in UK given additional time to claim years before pension concession ends

A large percentage of people who have returned from the UK do not know about their pension entitlements

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Mortgage Application

Green mortgages on the rise — but it's not always the best rate

A green mortgage is one that offers a lower interest rate to those who buying a more energy-efficient home

Thu, 18 May, 2023

Finance minister: 'No giveaway budget' arising from windfall taxes

Finance minister: 'No giveaway budget' arising from windfall taxes

Building windfall taxes into recurring spending 'would be a mistake' in spite of expected €10bn surplus

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

FILE PHOTO Embattled Minister Paschal Donohoe is facing questions over the payments for his 2016 postering campaign from busines

Businessman Michael Stone says he did assist Paschal Donohoe with 2020 election

Michael Stone has stepped down from two State boards and says he 'did not know' that his assistance in the form of postering needed to be declared

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

Estranged couple to write off €2.8m debts as court approves insolvency deal

Estranged couple to write off €2.8m debts as court approves insolvency deal

Court told creditors would do better from the PIAs being approved than if the separated couple were declared bankrupt

Mon, 23 Jan, 2023

Euro stock

As 450,000 overpay tax in 2021, it's time to claw some of it back

Many of are missing out each year on windfalls by failing to claim reliefs and refunds to which we are fully entitled

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

Master Trust is top option with new pension rules, says expert

Master Trust is top option with new pension rules, says expert

Employers and trustees must choose either ‘own trust’ model or transition to a Master Trust to manage new IORP II requirements

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

ILCU names Cultivate as national farm brand

What began as a pioneering local initiative by four Galway credit unions five years ago is now widely available across the country

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Liverpool v Fulham - Premier League - Anfield

Liverpool committed to invest on the pitch despite another financial loss

Figures for the period ending May 2021 – which included their first league title triumph in 30 years – show the club made a pre-tax loss of £4.8million.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Thursday TV Tips: Romances and finances on How to be Good with Money and First Dates Ireland

Thursday TV Tips: Romances and finances on How to be Good with Money and First Dates Ireland

Supermarket manager Margaret from Dublin is set up with Gerry, a company director from Mayo. And soldier Aran, 23, from Dublin meets Kirsty, 20, from Dungarvan

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Thursday TV Tips: A barrister, a GAA player and makeup artist on First Dates

Thursday TV Tips: A barrister, a GAA player and makeup artist on First Dates

— and Derry Girls star, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, as a prison officer in Screw; plus negative equity and mortgages discussed on How to be Good with Money

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

The Irish startup aiming to simplify the home purchasing process

The Irish startup aiming to simplify the home purchasing process

Firm acts as a concierge, from finding the property right to the final stage of handing over the keys

Fri, 19 Nov, 2021

Close-up of a young woman wearing neck corset

Irish Examiner view: If personal injury claims have fallen, why are premiums still rising?

Insurance sector must not be allowed to exploit its customers

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021

Learn how to get the best out of your credit card

Learn how to get the best out of your credit card

Pay off your full balance on time each month and they are the cheapest form of credit. But if you miss a payment, or even just pay the minimum, you’ll end up paying the highest penalties and interest in banking

Sat, 16 Oct, 2021

Tuesday TV Tips: Budget analysis; and twists and turns in new thriller Angela Black

Tuesday TV Tips: Budget analysis; and twists and turns in new thriller Angela Black

— and the acorn-patterned wallpaper has to go in Designed for Life

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

Vatican closes 2020 with shortfall better than previously forecast

Vatican closes 2020 with shortfall better than previously forecast

The Vatican closed out 2020 with a deficit of 66. 3 million euro (£56. 7 million), which was better than projected and even lower than pre-pandemic 2019, figures show.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2021

Save money for home cost

Choice dwindles further in the mortgage market

Just under a quarter surveyed are strongly against a tougher stance on arrears, even if it meant cheaper mortgages

Sat, 08 May, 2021

Eastern promise delivers on a global scale

Eastern promise delivers on a global scale

A student's idea transformed into a vibrant international business supplying e-commerce companies from China

Sat, 08 May, 2021

Health is your wealth — but it doesn't come cheap

Health is your wealth — but it doesn't come cheap

Some 2.3m people have health insurance — the highest since 2008 — but Covid-19 has made people more aware of the need to chase better deals

Sat, 24 Apr, 2021

Sustainability Chart

Pay it forward with a greener agenda at work

Linking profit to purpose is powerful for employers and staff

Sat, 24 Apr, 2021

High angle view of businessman counting money

Remote workers feel the pinch with inadequate tax relief system

Plan to set up 400 remote-working hubs in rural areas, but employees need more tax incentives

Sat, 17 Apr, 2021

Security sign in the hand of the engineer.

Cyber attacks: Build a fortress around your valuable assets

Best-practice security may not be enough to thwart increasingly sophisticated malware attacks

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021

Last Will and Testament

Where there’s a will, there’s reassurance

No one likes to contemplate death, but if you don’t specify what you want to leave to whom, the State will do it for you

Sat, 27 Mar, 2021

Business development to success and growing growth concept, Businessman pointing arrow graph corporate future growth plan

IMI: Nurture your skills and mindsets for effective leadership

It's a testing time for those at the top table but being a leader means stepping out of your comfort zone

Tue, 23 Mar, 2021

Bank of Ireland's new Dublin headquarters

Ireland’s public spending mitigated against ‘worst effects’ of Covid-19

The country’s spending protected households, firms and the broader economy from the negative impact of the virus, the Central Bank document showed

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

SCAM CONCEPT

Pyramid schemes: If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it is

If you are invited to invest money and can only recoup it by recruiting others to do the same, it's a scam

Thu, 18 Mar, 2021

St Peter's Square in Rome

Vatican admits cash troubles as it moves to cover budget deficits

The Vatican warned that it has nearly depleted its financial reserves from past donations to cover budget deficits over recent years, as it urged continued giving from the faithful to keep the Holy See afloat and Pope Francis’ ministry going.

Fri, 12 Mar, 2021

Multinationals cushion Ireland from Covid hit but domestic economy still shrinks by 5.4%

Multinationals cushion Ireland from Covid hit but domestic economy still shrinks by 5.4%

Pharma and IT firms based here raise GDP but, domestically, the pain is unevenly distributed across economy

Fri, 05 Mar, 2021

AIB expects to clinch deal in Ulster Bank loans carve-up

AIB expects to clinch deal in Ulster Bank loans carve-up

AIB chief executive Colin Hunt said the bank is making progress in a deal that will see it participate in the carve-up of Ulster Bank, as it posted a net loss of €741m for 2020, reflecting a high level of charges for expected loan losses in the ...

Fri, 05 Mar, 2021

Woman shopping on internet

Using a .ie domain name doesn't mean you are buying Irish

Since Brexit, many consumers have been hit with unexpected charges and delivery delays — it pays to know the origin of your goods

Fri, 05 Mar, 2021

How the 'new normal' way of working has developed in a year

How the 'new normal' way of working has developed in a year

The National Recruitment Federation says the main challenge has been transitioning company culture from the real world to the virtual one

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

Electric vehicle chargepoints

Thinking of buying a 211 reg? Electric is the way to go

Only 25% of Irish drivers would buy an EV, though they are 70% cheaper to run. A new campaign wants to change their minds

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Bank loses appeal against ombudsman's ruling on couple's tracker mortgage

Bank loses appeal against ombudsman's ruling on couple's tracker mortgage

Danske Bank must rectify interest rate, return interest overpaid, and pay compensation

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

Report reveals 'untapped potential' of sustainable fertilisers

Report reveals 'untapped potential' of sustainable fertilisers

Switching to alternative varieties will save farmers money and naturally enrich soil on their lands

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

Tax refund ahead

It all adds up: Almost a third of us overpaid tax last year

The older you are, the greater the level of relief you’re likely to be entitled to — so don’t lose out on your entitlements

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

Business woman study financial market to calculate possible risks and profits.Female economist accounting money with statistics

Trust and communication are key when navigating the world of private equity

Waterland principal and competitive sailor finds strong parallels between sailing and business

Sat, 13 Feb, 2021

Staying on top of the game despite pressures of Covid

Staying on top of the game despite pressures of Covid

Robust plan helped EviView hit its targets and continue to hire during 2020

Thu, 04 Feb, 2021

Architect's success story grew out of tough choices

Architect's success story grew out of tough choices

Argo's business continues to grow across different time zones

Thu, 14 Jan, 2021

Covid Christmas spirit sparks 84% surge in online charitable donations

Covid Christmas spirit sparks 84% surge in online charitable donations

Restaurant spending ahead of December 2019 until lockdown measures reintroduced on Christmas Eve

Thu, 07 Jan, 2021

Plans for redisgn for Unviersity campus unveiled

UCD spent €8.6m last year without following procurement rules

Covid having 'significant adverse impact' on university's finances

Thu, 31 Dec, 2020

Economic crisis

Businesses must invest in IT — or risk becoming irrelevant

Nine years of digital transformation taking place across nine months proves work is what you do, not where you go, says Dell Technologies MD

Thu, 26 Nov, 2020