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Personal finance: Is a fixed or variable mortgage better?

Whether you are a first- or second-time buyer, or an existing mortgage holder, there’s always a decision, that you have to decide between, do you choose a fixed or variable rate. And there’s no right or wrong decision, it really comes down to an ...

30 May 2021 at 13:03

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Can I gift my daughter cash for her house deposit without being taxed? Liam Croke lets you know

Q: I’m considering giving my daughter and son-in-law €30k towards their new house purchase. They have saved a 10% deposit, so I want them to use this money towards reducing their borrowing thus saving on mortgage repayments. If I gift them this ...

26 Nov 2019 at 09:07

National News

Making Cents: Everything you need to know about Local Property Tax for 2021

Property tax was first introduced in 2013 primarily as a revenue generating exercise post the financial crash. The idea behind it was, that every three years’ valuations would be revised, and the subsequent cost would change. That never ...

04 Nov 2021 at 16:09

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Kildare house prices in Q3 of 2024 were four per cent higher than a year previously

County Kildare house prices in the third quarter of 2024 were four per cent higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of five per cent seen last year. That's according to Daft.ie's latest House Price Report, which was published ...

30 Sept 2024 at 11:05

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'A disgrace': Decision to make certain AIB branches in Kildare cashless lambasted by TD and Senators

AIB's latest decision to some of its branches cashless, including two in Kildare, has been met with criticism by a local TD, as well as two local Senators. The banking giant yesterday announced that its branches in Athy and Celbridge ...

20 Jul 2022 at 17:05

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Fact check: Report said 11.5bn euros of private cash needed for 33,000 homes

In its manifesto the Labour Party said: “A recent report for the Department of Finance estimated 11.5 billion euros of private financing will be required per year to reach a target of 50,000 homes a year.” Evaluation This is not ...

04 Dec 2024 at 08:24

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How to set ‘fire’ to your finances and retire early

Did you know, if you save 5% of your annual income, you will have to work for the next 66 years before you’ve saved enough money to allow you stop working? Did you know, if you saved 65% of your annual income each year for the ...

08 Dec 2019 at 06:16

National News

Budget 2024 delivers cash boosts, tax cuts and free electricity for thousands

Kildare Now's Budget 2024 coverage brought to you by TaxAssist Accountants Cash boosts, tax cuts and free electricity for thousands are among the highlights of the newly announced Budget 2024. Details of next year's Budget ...

10 Oct 2023 at 15:15

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Minister for Finance Jack Chambers says energy credit will be included in budget 2025

Minister for Finance Jack Chambers has said there will be an energy credit in the upcoming budget and the credit will form part of the cost-of-living package. Minister Chambers said that the average worker will benefit by ...

17 Sept 2024 at 08:35

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Finance Minister throws hat in the ring for second term as Eurogroup president

The Minister for Finance is throwing his hat in the ring for a second term as president of the Eurogroup. Minister Paschal Donohoe - who has served as president for the last two and a half years - submitted his letter of ...

21 Nov 2022 at 14:14

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Exchequer records a surplus of 6.3 billion euro

The latest Exchequer figures recorded a surplus of 6.3 billion euro at the end of August. Figures released by the Department of Finance shows this compares to a deficit of 6.7 billion euro recorded at the end of August ...

02 Sept 2022 at 18:19

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EXPLAINER: Am I entitled to compensation if my flight is cancelled or delayed this summer?

With summer holiday season in full swing, many of us will unfortunately face the dreaded stress of delayed or cancelled flights as we head abroad over the coming months. Thankfully, Irish passengers can be entitled to ...

22 May 2025 at 16:15

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