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You & Your Money designer scoops national award
Maggie McKenna lands the top honour at the 2009 Irish Magazine Awards More..

Open For Business
Ulster Bank is introducing extended opening hours in its 137 main branches in the Republic of Ireland in September. More..

Prescription charges
The Department of Health & Children has confirmed a 50c charge prescription items. More..

A ray of hope
Eddie Hobbs explains why Ireland has reason for optimism – weather permitting. More..

Loyalty Pays
Ireland’s first town loyalty card is launched by local businesses in Carrigaline Co. Cork. More..

Cash is still king
Ireland remains a nation of cash-lovers, according to IPSO’s most recent research. More..

Battling your baby bills?
A new website has been launched to benefit parents and expectant parents in the recycling and purchasing of baby clothes, furniture and equipment. More..

Web Watch
You & Your Money has trawled the internet for 10 of the best money-saving websites for Irish consumers. Here’s our top picks… More..

A good call
Postfone is set to simplify the mobile phone market once and for all More..

New roaming rules
Mobile phone roaming charges edged lower today as new cuts in EU roaming charges took effect More..

Dublin gets moving
Both the new Luas line and Metro north are on track, which should bring a smile to many Dublin city faces More..

Credit ratings
Here are some key steps to safeguarding your credit rating More..

A quote to remember
LowCostLifeInsurance.ie is currently offering customers up to 50 per cent off their first year’s premium More..

Finding our feet
The jobs market is showing signs of stabilisation - KBC More..

Jobless rate growing more slowly
The latest CSO figures give some cause for optimism More..

Teachers deal to end
Under new Department of Education regulations, second level graduates will be no longer wanted in primary schools, writes Paddy Kelly. More..

Summer breaks with Ryanair for €10
Fly on over 500 Ryanair routes in late June and July for just €10 More..

Recovery in the Irish economy?
According to employers’ group IBEC the Irish economy is making a slow but steady recovery. More..

Paring back
The Government has lone parents on its 2011 hit list More..

Protect Yourself Online
Outsmart the scammers in a few simple steps More..

Competition Winners!
10 lucky readers have won tickets to the event of the summer - Taste in Dublin! More..

Win, win, win!
Help your heart and your pocket with our Flora Pro Adtiv Competition More..

Drive down your costs!
A recent motor insurance survey has revealed that customers can make potential savings of almost €2,300 by shopping around More..

Bad news for AIB
Arrears continue to rise at AIB More..

Live Register Decrease
The unadjusted Live Register fell marginally in April More..

EU Rescue Deal
Markets respond well to €750 billion EU rescue package More..

ECB plays it safe
The ECB has held interest rates at 1% More..

Unemployment rate stabilising
The country’s unemployment rate now stands at 13.4% More..

Browsers Beware
How to protect yourself from online scammers More..

New Blog Post
The astonishing cost of "failure" More..

Irish spending plummeted in 2009
Irish domestic spending fell more than the Euro norm in 2009 More..

Spot the Scam
76% of consumers have been targeted by scammers More..

AIB mortgage rate hike
One of the 'big two' will increase mortgage interest rates from tomorrow More..

Rethink where you Refuel
It's time to be super savvy about where to top up your tank More..

Your Couch or Mine?
The idea of sleeping on a stranger’s couch may seem like the end result of the holiday from hell, but for those of the CouchSurfing community, it’s their dream break. More..

Vodafone Offering Free iPhones
The Irish iPhone market is no longer a monopoly as Vodafone throw their hat into the ring. More..

Dine in Dublin
Vote for your favourite Dublin restaurant and be in with a chance to win €500! More..

Pension Plan Revealed
New National Pensions Framework unveiled More..

Make Your Mother's Day
Great gift ideas for the number one lady! More..

Mortgage Misery
More mortgage holders falling into arrears More..

Live Register
The latest figures from the CSO More..

Consumer Blues
Consumer sentiment declined in February More..

Postbank to close
The three-year-old bank prepares to close its doors More..

Cheap treats
Light entertainment that won’t lighten your wallet! More..

Something for Nothing?
The reality of "free" financial advice More..

Time for True Leadership
Jim Power takes the Government to task More..

Looking Good!
Why a makeup lesson is a worthwhile investment More..

AIB appoints new CFO
Bernard Byrne will join AIB Group as CFO in May More..

Romancing the Stone-y Broke
Wine and dine your loved one for under a tenner! More..

Flick Tricks
Cinema fans can now enjoy their film fix for less More..

The Fashion Exchange
Don’t shop for it, swap for it! More..

Get Fit for Free!
Getting into shape doesn't have to cost a penny! More..

On the menu
€3 million spent daily on lunch More..

The Power of One
The power of one More..

Q&A
Can I tell my bank where to go? More..

Pension Myths
Linda Gallagher shatters some popular pension myths More..

Negative Equity
Fiona Reddan looks at the nightmare of negative equity More..

Easy Money
The real reason why banks aren't lending More..

Budget 2010 - Harsh Medicine
To paraphrase one of Fianna Fáil's mantras of old, "a lot done, more to do." More..

Don't Get Mad...
What options are open to mortgage-holders. More..

Stay Covered For Less!
Health insurance tips with Charlie Weston More..

Pull Your Socks Up
Conor Pope laments our toothless watchdog infrastructure. More..