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    Ripped off by Sky Ireland. What can I do?

    Ordered a sky glass off them in January. Paid €120 upfront for the tv and one package. Got it. Realised it was too small and we wanted the bigger 55’ one. We literally turned it on twice. Spoke to them and they cancelled the order and they told me to reorder. And they’d have to issue me a...
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    Redundancy

    You can look for redundancy after 4 weeks after going on a 3 day week. then the company can counter act that within 7 days , if your still on short time after 10 weeks they have to give you your redundancy? Is that right? Can they just put u back on one week 5 days and then back to 3 days and...
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    Considering a career change and probable paycut, looking for advice on things to be aware of

    I'm (33 M) married (33 F) and we've two children under 3. For a combination of factors, good timing and luck being two important ones I have found myself in quite a senior role in a relatively specialised sector at a relatively young age, my colleagues range in age from 40-retirement. 2 years...
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    PRSA fees explanation

    Hi guys would appreciate your help My sister is in touch with a tied agent who sells products for a well known Insurance company. She sent me the tied agents fee schedule and its shows the max they can charge for a single lump sum premium contribution is 5% and no trail commission (n/a)...
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    Wise to move out?

    So I’m (23M) still living with my parents in Dublin but have recently considered moving out and renting. I don’t dislike living at home but I’d just rather the freedom of my own place. To be very honest I have not been great with my finances, though I do budget every month I always find myself...
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    Nixer Money Decision to Decide to move on

    Going with a burner account for this post. So in the downturn in 2008 I took on a nixer with a family member. I took a decent pay cut with the crash and reached out to help for a few quid for an odd shift , 50 quid or so. The work, i wont get into it, but its on your feet and more labour...
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    Young Investor's Investment Plan: Looking for Advice.

    (22 M) Take home €1,200 each month, expenses €300-350 per month. I try to keep my current account between €900-1200, as well as €500 in my Revolut vault for easy access. I am sending €55 p/w to my Savings Acc. I own a car that is payed for, it's a small (131) car so tax, insurance and NCT...
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    Whats a good ball park figure to be at for going for a mortgage , how far off am I at the moment

    My own situation: Area : Near Waterford city ( within 20 mins of the city) currently renting a room . Age : 26 Current income: 45k (not including overtime) Savings : 13k , about 1k current value in investments Debt: car loan , 14k paying off as a priority. Overtime: currently being used to pay...
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    Buyout house from partner

    I want to make sure I've a general idea, before speaking with a broker, about the process of buying my partner's part of the house. Does anyone been through this process? I thought buying out would require a deposit of 10 or 20% as if you were buying a house - typical process. But after...
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