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71% of Irish consumers worry about the cost of food

More Irish consumers are worried about the cost of food prices than their global counterparts, according to the PwC Irish Voice of the Consumer study

First time buyer homes and mortgages rise significantly

One in three first time buyer (FTB) homes were valued over €400,000 in 2024, three times the 2019 share, according to the latest BPFI mortgage report

Holidaymakers urged to be on high alert for travel scams

Consumers are being warned to be on high alert for a seasonal rise in scams linked to last-minute travel and holiday deals.

ILCU loan book passes €6bn for first time since 2008

The combined loan book of Irish League of Credit Unions members surpassed €6 billion by the end of March.

Record 80 million card transactions in May - AIB

The latest AIB Spend Trend for May shows that overall spending increased 9% year on year and 2% month on month.

Household saving rate slows to 14% in first quarter

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved 14% of their income in the first three months of this year.

'Resilient' consumer spending in May - Bank of Ireland

New figures from Bank of Ireland show that debit and credit card spending rose by 6.5% year on year in May, which was well ahead of the rate of inflation of 2%.

Household net wealth up 29% between 2020 and 2023 - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the median net wealth value of Irish households was €256,900 in 2023 - an increase of €58,500 or 29% on the 2020 value of €198,400.

Irish mortgage rates now fifth highest in euro area

Ireland had the fifth highest average interest rate on new mortgage agreements in the euro area in April, new figures from the Central Bank show today.

Spike in 'safe account' scam warning - BOI

Bank of Ireland has issued a warning over what it calls a dramatic increase in reports and cases of attempted so-called 'safe account' scams

Borrow-ito: Consumers taking on debt for a takeaway

Consumers are taking out lines of credit to cover the cost of their chips, and it's getting some market experts worried, writes Adam Maguire.

Private pension contributions rose by 13.6% last year

The number of people contributing to a private pension rose by 13.6% last year to more than 258,000, when compared with 2023

Avant Money cuts mortgage rate below 3%

Avant Money has announced interest rate reductions on its new Flex Mortgage product, with rates now starting from just 2.98%.

Contactless payments up, ATM transactions down - BOI

Bank of Ireland to cut 12 and 18-month deposit rates

Bank of Ireland is to reduce the interest rate on its 12 and 18-month fixed-term deposits by 0.25% from this Thursday.

Money Bags: How to get a handle on airline baggage costs

Staying on the right side of an airline's baggage policy can take work and planning, but failing to do so might end up costing you more than the price of the flight itself, writes Adam Maguire.

Mortgage approvals continued to grow in April - BPFI

There were 2,922 first-time buyer (FTB) approvals valued at almost €1 billion (€965m) in April, according to the latest figures from the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland's Mortgage Approvals Report

Holiday, rent scams rising in 2025 - Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland is urging consumers to take extra care when making holiday bookings to avoid accommodation scams that typically increase over summer months.

Fuel prices drop in May, says AA Ireland

Petrol and diesel prices dipped in May following a prolonged period of stability, according to the latest AA Ireland Fuel Price Survey.

Credit Unions boost dividends amid economic pressures

A new report shows that Credit Unions are demonstrating improved efficiency with declining wages-to-income ratios and stronger loan book growth.

Money dysmorphia: When your mind tricks your wallet

You've got a steady income, a roof over your head, and maybe even some savings - but why does it never feel like enough?