Q: I have read recently that one cent and two cent coins will be gone from October 28. Do I have to change all my shelf prices? Read more
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Bank announces €50m loans drive for small business
The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) has announced a €50m equipment, machinery and vehicle finance programme through specialist SME lender Finance Ireland. Read more
How can we boost tourism in our local area by focusing on our food offering?
Q: With the food experience you have gained during your ownership of Superquinn, could you give any advice on how we could develop a food tourism strategy for our area? Read more
Know what your pension is invested in – or risk losing it all
The recent stock market crash in China – which knocked billions off the value of pension funds across the world – showed just how important it is to know exactly what your pension is invested in. Had you a pension that was heavily invested in Chinese shares, much of your life savings would have been wiped out by that crash. Read more
Take control of your retirement
From tracking down any old pensions to applying for the State pension to getting your pension lump sum, the run up to – and week of – your retirement can be a hectic time. So it’s a good idea to know exactly what you have to do the weeks leading up to your retirement. Here’s our ten-point guide to getting it right during this important time. Read more
Irish workers still reliant on State pension scheme
Irish people are over-reliant on the State pension and as a result are putting huge pressure on the entire pension system, a new report has found. Read more
Small data can pack a big punch for your business
Philip Brady of Canon suggests that SMEs can make better use of small data in order to gain that competitive edge. Read more
Inheritance tax move welcome but it didn’t go far enough
As expected, there was a change to the inheritance tax regime in the Budget. But it was a small change and that means it amounts to a let-down for families hoping to pass on their homes to their offspring without incurring large tax bills. Read more
Credit unions given more time to merge
The Government is to extend until next year the operation of a State body, which was set up to fund and help credit unions to merge. Read more
Is there an app to manage my personal finances?
After all the talk of Budget adjustments, USC and minimum tax thresholds, we’re all still left with the pedestrian task of figuring out how to best manage our money. Read more
