Money Clinic

If you are thinking about opening a new account with a digital bank, you can visit our moving bank hub to learn more about the steps involved and how to make the switch. You can also compare current accounts using our current account Money Tool.

One of the visitors to the Money Clinic was asking about scams. Do you know what to look out for? See our top tips for spotting scams.

If you’re applying for a mortgage, you can find the information you need in our money hub. You can also compare your options using our mortgages Money Tool if you are wondering whether you’d be better off with a different mortgage.

This week, Eoin was asked if banks consider a consumer’s credit score when applying for a mortgage. While Irish banks don’t use credit scores, you should be aware of your credit history and how banks will look at it.

When trying to plan ahead for a big event in your life, you can use our budget planner Money Tool to help. If you are worried about the impact on your income should you get sick, find out what sort of protection is available in our Money Hub.

At the Money Clinic, a student asked about paying bank charges after they graduate. You can compare the various options available using our current account Money Tool.

If you’re thinking of taking out a loan but unsure where to start, check out our loan comparison Money Tool to compare providers, find out the monthly repayments and calculate the total cost of credit. If your wedding is coming up and you’re weighing up whether or not to get a loan for it, you should read our getting married tips to help guide you.

One of our guests at the Money Clinic wanted to know the consequences of releasing equity in his home. If you want to know if this is an option for you, read more about equity release.

If you’re self-employed and wondering what your best options are, read our information on personal pensions. You may have recently taken up employment and are unsure if you’re paying an employee pension.

A visitor to the money clinic wanted to know if he should he transfer an old pension into his current one. Eoin offers some expert advice on what to do.