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November 9, 2023

Follow our 3-step guide to buying your first home

Buying your first home is exciting but it can also be daunting. To help you, we’ve narrowed it down to the three main things you need to consider. Save your...

October 25, 2023

Don’t get fooled into becoming a money mule

With the cost of living remaining high, criminals are taking advantage by offering ways to make quick and easy money. Recent figures released by FraudSMART reported that over 2,600 money...

October 19, 2023

CCPC releases breakdown of 18,860 contacts received in the first half of 2023

18,860 consumers contacted the CCPC helpline, a 14% increase on last year The CCPC’s free online Money Tools were used 447,182 times, a 42% increase 3,414 contacts related to faulty...

October 16, 2023

Halloween hazards unmasked! How to stay safe this Halloween

As the days get shorter and the leaves start to fall, it’s time to embrace autumn, and with it, Halloween. It’s easy to get caught up in all the costumes...

October 3, 2023

Hiring a car – your essential checklist

Renting a car can be a great way to get off the beaten track on a holiday. If you want to rent a car on your next break, and avoid...

September 28, 2023

Is it time to switch your mortgage?

Are you on a standard variable rate or fixed rate mortgage? Is it due to expire in the coming months? Ensure you get the best rate on your mortgage by...

September 20, 2023

Is it time you reviewed your pension?

We recently released the results of our 2023 pensions research, which showed some concerning gaps in pension planning. 57% of us are planning to use cash savings to support our...

September 8, 2023

Stay scam smart on your social media

Social media continues to transform the way people connect. A variety of social media platforms allow us to share information and ideas with each other openly. A downside however, is...

August 28, 2023

CCPC issues child safety warning about water beads

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a warning to parents and caregivers about water beads, a product used increasingly as a toy. Water beads, which are also...

August 23, 2023

Roll up, roll up – it’s carnival time at the Ploughing!

It’s nearly that time of year again when someone is sure to ask “are you going to the ploughing?” The 2023 National Ploughing Championships take place in the village of...