Archive for 'July 2016'

Once the initial excitement wears off and the numbers for your big day start adding up, eloping can start to seem more and more appealing! With so much to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Fear not, however! Help is at hand. Pop the kettle on for a well-earned cuppa and read on for six simple ways to trim your wedding budget, without losing any of the magic.



Wedding Planning on a Budget: Six Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Big Day

Once the initial excitement wears off and the numbers for your big day start adding up, eloping can start to seem more and more appealing! With so much to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Fear not, however! Help is at hand. Pop the kettle on for a well-earned cuppa and read on for six simple ways to trim your wedding budget, without losing any of the magic.

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Expert Learnings at the Dairy Summer Tour

Agri finance | Thu Jul 21 12:11:53 IST 2016

It’s all go for Paul Hyland at the moment. He was hoping to have a cup of coffee in hand for our interview but was called into action instead. He laughs: “The weather turned and I had to make the most of it with the silage.” Despite his busy schedule, Paul kindly took a quick break from his 400 strong dairy farm to tell us what we can expect from this month’s Dairy Summer Tour. He explains: “The Grasslands Association run two main dairy events each year. They have a Spring conference that happens in January just before the cows are dry and we get into the calving season. Then the next event is the Dairy Summer tour.”

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There’s no two ways about it. Wedding planning is stressful. From people’s feelings to your budget, there are a ton of things to negotiate. The financial aspect is always going to be a stress trigger, so the first thing you need to tackle is your budget. Wedding loan or savings plan? Once you’ve got that decided, stick to our 10 Commandments and you’ll be well on your way to a stress-free wedding. 



10 Commandments for a Stress-Free Wedding

Loans | Wed Jul 20 15:00:57 IST 2016

There’s no two ways about it. Wedding planning is stressful. From people’s feelings to your budget, there are a ton of things to negotiate. The financial aspect is always going to be a stress trigger, so the first thing you need to tackle is your budget. Wedding loan or savings plan? Once you’ve got that decided, stick to our 10 Commandments and you’ll be well on your way to a stress-free wedding. 

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There’s a huge sense of freedom that comes with buying your first car. Goodbye overcrowded buses and overpriced taxis - hello independence! Your own set of wheels can dramatically impact other aspects of your life, broadening your options for where you live and work, as well as where you spend your weekends. It’s an exciting time, but naturally, it can be a daunting process too. From what to look out for to applying for your car loan, here are some helpful pointers to keep in mind.



5 Things to Consider When Buying Your First Car

Buying a car | Tue Jul 12 14:16:46 IST 2016

There’s a huge sense of freedom that comes with buying your first car. Goodbye overcrowded buses and overpriced taxis - hello independence! Your own set of wheels can dramatically impact other aspects of your life, broadening your options for where you live and work, as well as where you spend your weekends. It’s an exciting time, but naturally, it can be a daunting process too. From what to look out for to applying for your car loan, here are some helpful pointers to keep in mind.

 

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Don't let the unpredictable Irish weather put you off enjoying your family holidays. Here are five fun things to do guaranteed not to dampen anyone's spirits.



Five Ways to Entertain Your Family on a Rainy Day this Summer

AIB Mobile Banking | Fri Jul 08 12:04:54 IST 2016

Ah, the summer holidays! No more manically filling lunchboxes at 7am, or frantically searching for that missing school shoe. Now’s the time to loosen the reins on the routine, open the back doors and let the kids play outside. Well, that’s the theory anyway. But unfortunately, our climate doesn’t always allow for that. So when the rain starts to pelt down and cabin fever sets in, it’s useful to have a couple of rainy day activities in your back pocket. Here are five ways to entertain your family when the rain pours this summer.

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From stolen bank cards to getting lost on a campsite, anything can go wrong during festival season, so here's our advice on how to deal with any pitfalls.



Ten Commandments to Surviving Festival Season

Card Services | Thu Jul 07 16:28:48 IST 2016

Every year, the festival calendar seems to get more and more packed. From quirky boutique offerings to sprawling camping weekenders, if you’re not hitting at least one festival this summer you are seriously missing out. Read on for our handy list of tips to help you make the most of the music - and everything else.

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Whether it's last minute deals or emergencies, take advantage of the financial freedom & convenience a student credit card can offer you this summer.



Five Reasons to Bring a Credit Card on Your US Summer Adventure

Credit Cards | Tue Jul 05 10:46:40 IST 2016

Planning on taking a dream holiday to the US this summer? There’s nothing better to help get you through exam season than knowing you’ve got the summer of a lifetime ahead of you. Whether you’re planning an epic road trip down Route 66 or want to enjoy lounging by the beach in California, the last thing you want is to be stressing about money while you’re away. An AIB Student MasterCard should be right up there with your passport as one of those things not to leave home without.

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Be it a new arrival, a new job, or a growing brood - sometimes your current home just doesn’t cut it anymore. But the prospect of changing homes can be intimidating. Couple it with moving out of your old property and the hassle only intensifies. Throw in two sets of estate agents and solicitors and… well you get the idea. Help is at hand, however. We’ve compiled the following guide to take some of the stress out of the process.



Moving Up: Applying For Your Second Home Mortgage

Mortgages | Fri Jul 01 14:46:08 IST 2016

Be it a new arrival, a new job, or a growing brood - sometimes your current home just doesn’t cut it anymore. But the prospect of changing homes can be intimidating. Couple it with moving out of your old property and the hassle only intensifies. Throw in two sets of estate agents and solicitors and… well you get the idea. Help is at hand, however. We’ve compiled the following guide to take some of the stress out of the process.

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