Money Tips

    During times of financial hardship, it’s important to remember that everyone is going to be looking for a little bit of extra support. There can be a lot of shame and embarrassment about reaching out to ask for help, but that’s exactly what people are here to do: help.   At Lurgan Credit…

  When times are tight, it is very important to be aware of what you owe and who you owe it too. Be very careful with any borrowing that you may be doing at this time. At the start of 2022, the ILCU published a survey where nearly half (48%) of all respondents in Northern…

Repost- 26 Aug 2022 creditunion.ie/blog As part of ILCU  Money on Your Mind Series, their Cost of Living Campaign provides jargon-free insights, advice and resources to support households through rising inflation and energy price increases. Their blog  found below; look at ways you can make the most of every penny when it comes to grocery shopping. Inflation hit…

  When facing financial hardship, it is important to consider the costs that can be reduced or managed. There has been a national push to help educate more people in financial literacy and budgeting. As recently as 2020, one in five adults stated they had low confidence or knowledge in managing financial matters.[1] A budget…

As part of ILCU  Money on Your Mind Series, their Cost of Living Campaign provides jargon-free insights, advice and resources to support households through rising inflation and energy price increases. Their blog  found below; look at ways you can reduce the energy consumption in each room of your home. https://www.creditunion.ie/blog Due to supply and demand…

Top tips for young savers Whether it’s two toppings on the pizza instead of four, new jeans this month or next, or giving up free time for a part-time job, money already plays a big role in your decisions. And that’s only the start! Welcome to a lifelong relationship with money: Get into the habit…

Credit scoring can be a complex business. But this three-digit be the difference between getting accepted or declined for a loan. Here are three ways to boost your credit score: 1. Paying everything on time At a credit reference agency, an account status of ‘0’ shows an up-to-date credit account. This shows that you are…

Once lockdown is over, you might be thinking of hitting the open road. And who can blame you after being cooped up at home for months on end? But beware the cost of car finance However, if you’re thinking of taking out a car loan, make sure you’ve considered all the costs. A new high-end…