Monthly Archives: October 2013

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    Local Property Tax, due before its time Local Property Tax, due before its time

    Local Property Tax, due before its time

Local Property Tax, due before its time

We have already endured the pain of half a years property tax in the year 2013.    According to an article I read in the Irish Independent today, the revenue will be requesting payment from those households who choose to pay their Local Property Tax using cheque, debit card or credit card on or before 1st January 2014. (more…)

By |October 31st, 2013|blog|0 Comments
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    Managing your household budget is like managing a business Managing your household budget is like managing a business

    Managing your household budget is like managing a business

Managing your household budget is like managing a business

I smiled as I read an article in the Irish Independent last week entitled “Calling all female entrepreneurs… this is your time to shine”.  I read on, where it stated that in November the inspirational women of Ireland with commercial power will be celebrated  at the seventh annual IMAGE Businesswomen of the Year Awards this November.

I thought to myself, this must be calling nearly every woman of the country, well at least those who manage the households of Ireland.  Lets face it, running a household requires the skills of a CEO of any business as our households are in themselves, like mini businesses.  Just as well we are great at multi tasking. (more…)

By |October 29th, 2013|blog|0 Comments
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    Throwing your money in the bin, time and time again? Throwing your money in the bin, time and time again?

    Throwing your money in the bin, time and time again?

Throwing your money in the bin, time and time again?

Tesco have publicised  their latest shocking food waste figures for the first time.  As much as 68 per cent of salad sold in bags is thrown out and 35 per cent of it is thrown out in our homes.  Can we really afford to be throwing food (money) out every week. (more…)

By |October 22nd, 2013|blog|0 Comments
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    Paying Bills and Saving money is the new sexy! Paying Bills and Saving money is the new sexy!

    Paying Bills and Saving money is the new sexy!

Paying Bills and Saving money is the new sexy!

Who needs dating websites when you may already have what it takes to be a great catch!  Being prudent with your money gives you sex appeal according to a recent paper by  Jenny Olson, a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and co-author of the working paper, “A Penny Saved is a Partner Earned: The Romantic Appeal of Savers”.  (more…)

By |October 17th, 2013|blog|0 Comments
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    The jam jar method of bill paying, just like Granny used to do. The jam jar method of bill paying, just like Granny used to do.

    The jam jar method of bill paying, just like Granny used to do.

The jam jar method of bill paying, just like Granny used to do.

Looking back on my childhood, I have very fond memories of visiting my Granny.  One very vivid memory is her famous jam jar referred to as Granny’s Jar.  This jar was stored in a press in her tiny kitchen and it was the jar of plenty.  The only hands allowed to dip into that Jar was that of Granny.  She really knew how to budget and manage money well. (more…)

By |October 15th, 2013|blog|0 Comments
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    Hand me downs – the oldest money saving tip in the book Hand me downs – the oldest money saving tip in the book

    Hand me downs – the oldest money saving tip in the book

Hand me downs – the oldest money saving tip in the book

We all know what Barney says but for the benefit of those that don’t, Barney says “Sharing is Caring”.  Not only are children being thought a great life lesson on television but you should encourage this in the home also.  Apart from the obvious, getting the kids to share their toys with their siblings and friends while they are playing, there is another way on instilling this life lesson and it will save you money. (more…)

By |October 10th, 2013|blog|0 Comments
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    Energy bills rising and additional charges, its time to start saving. Energy bills rising and additional charges, its time to start saving.

    Energy bills rising and additional charges, its time to start saving.

Energy bills rising and additional charges, its time to start saving.

With the announcement of more energy increases,  is it any wonder that the middle income earner has become a thing of the past.  Middle income earners have been squeezed so much that between the additional charges and the increases in taxes, they are now in the low income bracket.

Its difficult enough for people to keep the roof over their heads, but it seems, they may have to revert back to candle light!  (more…)

By |October 8th, 2013|blog|0 Comments
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    Its all talk about Budget 2014 – so what’s yours like Its all talk about Budget 2014 – so what’s yours like

    Its all talk about Budget 2014 – so what’s yours like

Its all talk about Budget 2014 – so what’s yours like

With just over a couple of weeks to go to Budget 2014, there are all sorts of rumours and leaks but none of us actually know what will be in this one.  All talk of a softer blow but we are still preparing for the worst.

Not the best way to live your life, guessing what is around the corner, financially speaking.  A Budget is the obvious way to run your finances as not only will you know how much you are spending, (more…)

By |October 3rd, 2013|blog|0 Comments
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    Make savings on your next Household Insurance Renewal Make savings on your next Household Insurance Renewal

    Make savings on your next Household Insurance Renewal

Make savings on your next Household Insurance Renewal

In a recent article in the Irish Times I read that shopping around for your household insurance could save you more than €360 per year which was highlighted by a recent National Consumer Agency survey.  This survey compared quotes from eight different (more…)

By |October 1st, 2013|blog|0 Comments