Stocks Settle Mixed as Bond Yields Climb
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.42%. September E-mini S&P…
Spending without thinking is a risk with unlimited contactless cards
Unlimited contactless cards may lead to spending spreesKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent andTommy LumbyBusiness data journalistGetty ImagesSpontaneous spending is likely to rise if the limit on contactless cards is increased…
Rising cost of school uniform is scary, says mum from Luton
Julita WaleskiewiczEast of EnglandLauren Barford-DowlingLauren Barford-Dowling says the price of school shoes, meals and trips is "daunting"A mother-of-three said she has found it "scary" trying to keep up with the…
Millions missing out on benefits and government support, analysis suggests
Seven million households missing out on benefits and supportDan WhitworthReporter, Radio 4 Money BoxAndrea PatersonAndrea (left) persuaded her mum Sally to apply for attendance allowance on behalf of her dad…
More small landlords expected to leave market – survey
Estate agents expect increase in small landlords leaving the market - survey Updated / Sunday, 14 Sep 2025 00:01 The SCSI Residential Market Monitor survey found that 29% of current…
Driver shortage could impact Christmas supply – hauliers
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warned of a severe driver shortage, which it says could impact on the supply of goods across the country in the weeks leading…
Cost-of-living packages the norm, cutting them is hard
When Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine happened in February 2022, as Ireland emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic, it instantly contributed to an astonishing surge in prices. Inflation was a massive…
Should young people make a will?
It's unlikely young people in Ireland have 'making a will’ as a priority in their lives. Only around one third of Irish adults have made a formal will, meaning most…
Endorse Code: Influencers falling foul of ad rules
It's hard to put an exact figure on just how much money there is in the influencer economy, but it’s probably fair to say it’s quite a lot. Influencer marketing…
Why new apartment standards won’t mean housing more people
Analysis: Half of the households in Ireland have children, yet there is no plan for where, and how, the next generations will live By Orla Hegarty, UCD Half of the…