The impressive retail figures in Ireland should not be a surprise. Ireland is the fastest-growing economy in Europe. With employment levels rising rapidly, net migration boosting population levels and salaries comfortably above the rate of inflation, Ireland's consumer spending environment should be buoyant.
However, the retail sector is undergoing profound...
The site’s motoring expert Mat Watson expects a similar surge this month: “Upgrading to a new car does not have to be as expensive as you think thanks to popular finance options, such as a personal contract plan (PCP).”
These typically have helped millions hit the road for a low...
RIPPLE is the exciting new cryptocurrency that has sparked interest from crypto investors. But how do you buy XRP tokens?
Ripple prices have soared over the past year from around $0.006 per token. It was $3.35 ($2.47) at 3.20pm on Sunday January 7.
Since December 2017 alone, ripple’s price tag has...
This week sees the beginning of a quiet revolution in banking which some have championed as one of the greatest shake-ups in personal finance in years, while others have warned it could have serious implications for people’s private data.
It’s the start of a new series of rules concerning “open...
THE CLOCK is ticking if you have to submit a self-assessment tax return, as the deadline expires at midnight on Wednesday, January 31.
Do not leave it until the last minute because gathering the necessary information could take several weeks.
Around 11 million people need to submit a return for the...
Investors have plenty of reasons to be cheerful as we head into the first few weeks of the new year. The global economy is strong and expected to continue growing in 2018. The US tax cuts approved just before Christmas could push up the profits - and in turn,...
New Year's resolutions can take a lot of effort to put into action.
We've got a much easier approach.
Just stop doing these five financial things and you'll have more savings, smarter spending habits and a secure identity in the next year.
1. Stop saving your leftovers
Saving shouldn't be an afterthought. Instead,...
When I travel, I want to be as comfortable as possible, whether it's in the hotel, on a plane or in the car.
I carry a lot of gadgets -- my friends have even remarked that my hotel room is like stepping into a toy store -- and many of...
As lawmakers work out the details of their tax plans, homeowners could be saying goodbye to some long-standing deductions.
Republicans in the House and Senate have unveiled their plans to reform the tax code and they're looking to chop some tax benefits of buying and selling a home.
Here's a look...
The tax-plan proposal outlined by Congressional Republicans would affect Americans across the board, with big changes for certain tax breaks and the outright elimination of others.
Still, certain bold provisions got scaled back and the whole package is sure to face further tinkering.
Fewer brackets, lower rates:
The GOP plan envisions reducing...
