Given the new economic reality that we all face, almost everyone is looking for new ways to make savings in their personal finances and better ways to manage their household budgets. When most people think about saving money they look towards the bigger items, cars, holidays, homes etc but if you take control of the […]

In the latest German think tank report we saw comments surrounding their growing concern of dangerous bubbles after the ECB took the next step of measures and cut interest and deposit rates last week. The ECB president Mr Mario Draghi also hinted that the Eurozone could begin its own round of QE.  As Clemens Fuest the German economist […]

1. Moment of truth for the US economy http://www.businessinsider.com/the-moment-of-truth-for-the-economy-is-right-now-2014-6 2.  European battleground http://www.economist.com/blogs/charlemagne/2014/06/battle-european-commission 3. All eyes on the ECB http://www.independent.ie/business/world/ecb-ready-to-cut-rates-and-push-banks-into-lending-30331408.html 4. Services sector shows strong growth http://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/growth-in-services-stays-strong-despite-slowdown-in-job-creation-1.1821593 5. Heathrow’s Terminal 2 opens to the public http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/transport-and-tourism/heathrow-s-2-5-billion-terminal-2-opens-without-a-glitch-1.1820784

  Today’s retirees expect to be much more active than previous generations. And that’s not surprising since individuals now look forward to enjoying two to three decades of life after work, which is great news. One of the important things to consider about retirement is that it shouldn’t be seen as a time when things […]

1. The Truth Behind The Apple Beats Deal http://www.businessinsider.com/the-apple-beats-deal-is-happening-but-not-for-reasons-you-might-think-2014-5 2.  Spain and Greece get upgraded  http://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/s-p-upgrades-spain-by-one-notch-fitch-raises-greece-to-b-1.1806471 3. Green light from Grand Canal Office Development http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/green-light-for-massive-docklands-development-will-ease-office-crisis-30297452.html 4. AIB the share to buy http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/cantor-fitzgerald-ups-its-forecasts-for-strong-aib-30297449.html 5. O’Driscoll set for final farewell http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/rabodirect-pro12/leinster-boost-as-brian-odriscoll-declares-himself-fit-for-final-farewell-30297645.html

1. Vodafone customers miss out on sweet deal  http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/vodafones-irish-customers-miss-out-on-price-deal-30264973.html 2. Chinese economy must get used to slow growth http://www.independent.ie/business/world/china-must-adapt-to-a-new-normal-of-slowed-growth-30264977.html 3. Snowden strongest allegation yet http://www.businessinsider.com/former-obama-official-snowden-is-a-spy-2014-5 4. Dublin rents up 14% http://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/dublin-rents-jump-14-in-one-year-according-to-daft-ie-1.1792038 5. Man City take the title http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/city-slickers-claim-premier-league-title-1.1791265

  Why would I need a Buy Out Bond? It’s not unusual to change jobs during your career, which could mean you lose track of your pension. So it could make financial sense to dust off that old work pension and get it working for you again by transferring to a personal retirement bond, also […]

As tempting as it is to wear short-sleeve dress shirts to work during the summer, they are undoubtedly your least fashionable option. Try this classic double-roll technique to keep your shirtsleeves tidy, prevent unravelling, and stay cool.

1. All eyes on the FED http://www.marketwatch.com/story/no-fireworks-expected-at-fed-meeting-2014-04-29 2. UBER planning on fixing Airports http://www.businessinsider.com/uber-plan-to-fix-airports-2014-4 3. BOI downgraded http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/bank-of-ireland-among-15-european-banks-downgraded-by-sp-30231563.html 4. Troika are in town http://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/troika-returns-to-dublin-for-post-bailout-scrutiny-1.1778155 5. Forced to sell Donald Sterling set to make millions http://www.businessinsider.com/donald-sterling-clippers-sale-2014-4

1. Moyes Out http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/david-moyes-sacked-as-manchester-united-boss-1.1769810 2. Irish nationwide in breach http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/financial-services/29-3m-loan-broke-irish-nationwide-s-own-rules-1.1769140 3. Foreign money looking at Ireland http://www.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/billionaire-chinese-property-developer-xu-weiping-looks-to-ireland-for-new-investments-30205288.html 4. Irelands corporation tax coming under pressure http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/the-great-corporation-tax-debate-30205317.html 5. Tragic attack in local Sandymount community http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/woman-knocked-out-attempting-to-foil-carjackers-outside-home-30205495.html