Irish households hold only 2pc of their financial assets in stocks and bonds, among lowest in EU

Instead they hold about 38pc of their non-property assets in cash and bank deposits, which is…

Government to exempt itself from having to sign up its own low-paid staff to auto-enrolment pension plan

Workers with defined benefit (DB) pension arrangements will be treated separately under the new scheme Social…

US medical device maker Technimark’s plans for Longford manufacturing hub could create 120 jobs

The move by Technimark, which makes custom plastic components and packaging for the consumer packaging, healthcare,…

Inflation shoots above 3pc for the first time since 2023

Energy tariff hikes and higher food prices have sent the rate of inflation up again. Prices…

Dear Vicki: ‘What has gone wrong for small shops such as mine in Limerick, and can we recover?’

It can be difficult to keep a business open in this environment. Photo: Getty Q I…

Here's why you should spend that Christmas bonus ‘gift card’ fast and in full

Everyone likes to have their work appreciated, but not if it leads to a nasty surprise…

Tuam Herald being sold to Celtic Media Group

Celtic Media Group (CMG) already owns six titles including the Meath Chronicle, the Offaly Independent, the…

Gina London: Thanksgiving, turning 18, and all the quiet ways we shape each other

THE COMMUNICATOR Gina and daughter Lulu This past week, our American Thanksgiving was more than turkey…

Charlie Weston: Why health insurer’s levy complaint could have huge implications for older people

Firm is pushing EU to change rules that keep premium cost down for vulnerable The overhaul…

Richard Curran: Despite the €5.5bn profit, Nama was a missed opportunity to deliver houses

Battersea Power Station, London. Photo: Getty As Nama goes quietly into that good night and disappears…

‘There’s plenty of money in a certain cohort of the economy’ – EIIS fundraising to hit €100m for first time since height of boom

Tax relief scheme aimed at raising funds for small and medium-sized Irish companies Investors typically put…

Home economics: ‘Our father didn’t leave a will and we can’t agree on selling the house – what is the legal position on our dilemma?’

Our property finance expert answers your questions Where you die intestate without a spouse, but with…

Entrepreneur Rosie Connolly’s 4th Arq fashion brand records €2.1m profit in six months

Connolly’s 4th Arq label was founded by the entrepreneur and her husband, Paul Quinn, in June…

Influencers hit with €3.3m in tax bills as Revenue targets the sector

Online activity is tracked so that any discrepancy in reported income can be uncovered If an…

Kildare man to be hit with $900,000 judgment in Florida fraud case

Paul Wright was accused in US lawsuit of fraud and using investor money to fund lifestyle…

Outage in Chicago hits global markets while PTSB shares drift lower

In Dublin, the Iseq 20 will end the month up strongly, despite volatility, with broad gains…

Your money questions – ‘What are the tax implications for my daughter selling shares she has had for years?’

Plus, I’d like to transfer my pension pot to an Approved Retirement Fund When selling shares,…

Biggest public sector union Fórsa has gender pay gap over 21pc, report shows

Differences among roles were behind the gap, according to union that pushed for gender pay gap…

Home economics: ‘Would my husband's Capital Gains Tax Liability transfer to me if he dies before I do?’

Our property finance expert answers your questions If your spouse dies, resulting in you owning the…

‘There was one lean month this year where I could only pay myself €100’ – how much money are influencers really making?

While top influencers can make millions, many more are earning less than minimum wage Behind the…

Gender pay gap narrows at Mediahuis Ireland

The ‘mean’ gender pay gap has narrowed since the company began reporting the data in 2022.…

Cost-of-living pressures forcing families to take out loans this Christmas, while others are cutting back on spend

The Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index shows almost 10pc will borrow money this year to fund…