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Talk of cuts in the State pension must stop now according to Age Action which has described the weekly payment as a vital buffer protecting older people from poverty.

With the peak summer holiday time fast approaching, a timely recent survey conducted by AA Travel Insurance found that 12 per cent of motorists have reported an increase in the cost of car hire this year.

With the peak summer holiday time fast approaching, a timely recent survey conducted by AA Travel Insurance found that 12 per cent of motorists have reported an increase in the cost of car hire this year.

Next week (May 10-16) marks Credit Union National Youth Savings Week and to celebrate, Castlebar Credit Union is reminding parents how important it is to teach children a healthy attitude to money and saving.

Financial services State Street been appointed to provide investment services to hedge fund group Marshall Wace for its new equity-neutral exchange traded fund (ETF), MW TOPS Global Alpha, which is listed on the London and Frankfurt stock exchanges.

As the nation waits for the economy to pick up and hopes that individuals with entrepreneurial spirit can lift us out of this recession, thousands of enterprising people throughout Westmeath are looking at other opportunities to generate or supplement their income.

Kilkenny Fianna Fail TD John McGuinness has welcomed the establishment of the Credit Review Office, an independent dedicated centre to ensure that the credit system is operating effectively for small and medium-size businesses. SMEs are businesses with fewer than 250 employees, turnover of less than €50m, and/or a balance sheet value of less than €43m.

Recognising that people are living longer and healthier lives, the state pension age will be increased gradually to 68 years”.

There are many reasons to choose Castlebar Credit Union if you are looking for a car loan, if you are looking to upgrade or get your very first set of wheels. You can shop around for the car you want, you have the bargaining power. Car loans have free life cover at the great interest rate of 7.5 per cent (7.78 per cent APR). Repayment terms can be up to five years. The interest is not front-loaded and repayments are calculated on the reducing balance of the loan. So the quicker you reduce the principle the cheaper the loan will be. If you are able you can repay the loan earlier with no penalty, and additional lump sum repayments are accepted with no penalty. All loan rates are fixed and the repayment remains the same for the term of the loan, there are also no hidden fees or transaction charges so you know exactly what you have to repay and when. Castlebar Credit Union also offers payment protection insurance as an optional extra.

If you are planning the perfect wedding, you know how important it is to get everything just right. That includes your wedding finance. This is your special day and Castlebar Credit Union can make your dreams come true.