Don't Just Pay What You're Asked When you buy a car, you wouldn't just accept the first price the dealer offers - you haggle to get the best deal. The same logic should apply to your car insurance. By simply accepting the renewal price, you could be potentially leaving hundreds of euros on the table. The Cost of Complacency The difference between similar policies from two different insurer... read more>

If you drive in Ireland, you’ll know that the car insurance isn't cheap. But what is driving up the premiums? The Irish Times says that your age could be why your bill is significantly higher.  An important cause of high car insurance premiums in Ireland is driver age, with the Irish Times highlighting that the average 20-something driver pays over twice as much (€1,692) as a 50-something (€... read more>

🏡 Should You Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Experts Say No1 If you’re considering buying a home in Ireland, you might be tempted to hold off in the hope that mortgage rates will fall. But according to industry experts, waiting for the “perfect” rate could mean missing out on opportunities in today’s market.1 📉 Mortgage Rates: What’s Happening Now The Central Bank reports that the wei... read more>

🍞 Grocery Prices Are Rising Faster Than Inflation — Here's What You Can Do About It Inflation in Ireland may have eased to 1.8% year-on-year in June, according to the Central Statistics Office, but that relief hasn’t made its way to supermarket shelves. Many Irish households are noticing that their weekly shop feels more expensive than ever and they’re not wrong. As reported by The Irish Ti... read more>

🌬️ Storm Floris Brings Wind, Rain, and Power Outages to Ireland Storm Floris swept across Ireland over the August Bank Holiday weekend, leaving thousands without power and bringing strong winds, rain, and disruption, particularly in the northwest. More than 10,000 homes and businesses lost electricity, with areas like Tuam in Co. Galway among the hardest hit.1 Wind gusts almost reache... read more>