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What is… The Court Mentor and Duty Solicitor Service
We know that being in mortgage arrears on your home can be very stressful. You might feel like you […]
28/11/2023 Mortgage Arrears abhaile
We know that being in mortgage arrears on your home can be very stressful. You might feel like you […]
28/11/2023 Mortgage Arrears abhaile
On Tuesday, 10 October, the national Irish budget for 2024 was unveiled. The €12.3 billion budget package is made […]
A lot of us are at home more these days, and let’s be honest – we’re all buying more […]
15/11/2023
Consumer
taking control
So, you’ve decided you’re moving out of the family home. Whether this is because you’re going to college or you […]
‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) providers are relatively new to the Irish market. Today’s blog is here […]
You are in mortgage arrears and decided to take control. Well done, you’re taking the first steps to resolve […]
About Mental Health Awareness Day The World Federation for Mental Health started this mental health awareness campaign in 1992 […]
10/10/2023
Awareness World Mental Health Month
Awareness
Rising prices have impacted all our finances since springtime, but we might only be seeing the shortfall now. Are […]
04/10/2023
Planning
taking control
There has been a lot of talk about loan book sales to non-banking entities or investment funds, sometimes called […]
27/09/2023
Mortgage Arrears
abhaile
Although the business of farming in Ireland today has modernised significantly over the years, the farming sector is […]
20/09/2023
Planning
budgeting National Ploughing Championships
Summer is coming to an end. Whether it was the weather (we know, right) or other priorities, you may […]
In 2022, we saw big increases in the cost of living, which included things like our food shop […]
Many homeowners have found themselves in difficulty with their mortgages in recent years, unable to pay the contracted amount. […]
30/08/2023
Mortgage Arrears
abhaile
So, your child has completed the Leaving Certificate. It is time to start preparing your child for third-level […]
The weekly shop is a dreaded task that we all have to do. The planning is almost as tiresome […]
16/08/2023
Consumer Planning
taking control
We shared some tips on how to save when it comes to your car (save on petrol and diesel), but […]
What is it all about? National Heritage Week takes place from the 12th to the 20th of August this […]
Since July 2022, we’ve seen eight (at the time of publishing -26/07/2023) increases in the baseline rate […]
25/07/2023
Consumer Mortgage Arrears
Awareness
We’re over halfway through the year now. How has it been going for you? Has your budget taken […]
Budgeting is a life skill that can help to reduce stress and help prepare for the unexpected. Your […]
Following on from our bonus blog on Pride a couple of weeks back, we have another wonderful celebration of […]
06/07/2023
Reducing Food Waste Did you know that every home in Ireland throws away up to €700 worth of food […]
Have you seen or heard MARP in conversations with your lender? Perhaps you have seen MARP mentioned in […]
28/06/2023
Mortgage Arrears
abhaile
Many countries around the world celebrate Pride Month in June. Pride month is about acceptance, equality, and celebrating […]
22/06/2023
Consumer
The year is flying by, and although the school holidays are imminent, it will be September again before we […]
20/06/2023
Planning
back to school
What is Men’s Health Week (MHW)? Did you know that International Men’s Health Week always begins on the […]
14/06/2023
Mens Health Week
Awareness
Enjoying Independence and Budgeting Do you live on your own? Perhaps you share a house with friends? Or […]
I need a new car! What are my options? Are you in the market for a car but feeling […]
24/05/2023
Consumer Planning
taking control
These days, you might find that the income you receive isn’t going as far as it used to. You […]
You may have heard about Apprenticeships but not understood what they are or what they involve. Apprenticeships are a […]
03/05/2023
Consumer
As the summer months are approaching, you may thinking of planning a holiday or some days out/road trips […]
You may have heard of many people now choosing to manage their money through online banking or with […]
Definition Autism: ‘a neurological difference that many people are born with which affects how they experience the world […]
04/04/2023
Autism Awareness Month
Awareness
In our weekly blogs, we like to share our top tips on budgeting and how to cut back […]
The food shop – something that people either enjoy or dread doing. Especially with the rise in costs […]
So, what is ‘Global Money Week’ (GMW) and how are MABS involved? This blog will give you all […]
07/03/2023
Global Money Week
Awareness Global Money Week
Special occasions are a great excuse to get family or some friends together to celebrate. But costs can […]
01/03/2023
Planning
budgeting taking control
We spoke with some people who were in arrears in the past. When we asked them what would […]
22/02/2023
Why it is important to prioritise Rising prices have impacted on all our finances. Are you facing […]
15/02/2023
Personal debt
taking control
In 2022, we saw big increases in the cost-of-living, which included things like our food shop, fuel, […]
As we enter the second month of 2023, many people may have made New Year’s resolutions. Especially when […]
01/02/2023
Consumer Personal debt
taking control
Are you in long term mortgage arrears on your family home? Did you know you are not […]
25/01/2023
Insolvency
abhaile Awareness
In MABS, we receive a lot of great questions about money matters and tackling debt. Questions that we […]
25/01/2023
Consumer
credit cards
Monday 16th of January 2023 is known as “Blue Monday”. However, many mental health professionals recommend we move […]
In last week’s blog, we shared our top tips for starting 2023 right when it comes to managing […]
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first blog for 2023 from MABS. We hope that you kept safe and healthy […]
03/01/2023
Consumer Planning
budgeting taking control
We covered the topic of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) earlier this year as the increases in the […]
As the school break for Christmas approaches, you may be trying to think of some activities that you […]
07/12/2022
BOSS
It is that time of year again. The kids are nearing their Christmas break from school and the […]
30/11/2022
BOSS
Disclaimer The below gift suggestions are for the furry friends in our lives and are not exclusive. The […]
Have you ever heard of batch cooking? Did you know that it can help you save? Save on time, […]
Disclaimer The below gift suggestions are for the women in our lives and are not exclusive. The gift […]
Disclaimer The below gift suggestions are for the men in our lives and are not exclusive. The gift suggestions […]
🎵 On the 12th Day of Christmas, my budget had for me 🎵 Some might say that Christmas […]
Though some of us may not mention the “C” word until as late in the year as possible, it […]
Last week saw Minister Paschal Donohoe and Minister Michael McGrath unveil the national budget for 2023. The €11.1 billion budget […]
At MABS, we have been serving the community with money, budgeting and debt advice for 30 years. This week […]
27/09/2022
MABS is 30
Awareness
Budgeting. It’s probably going to be word of the year. With ongoing increases across every area of spending – […]
14/09/2022
Trying to tackle your debt can seem like a never-ending and difficult challenge. You may think reducing your […]
07/09/2022
Debt Relief
taking control
We’re receiving a lot of queries lately about rising costs, particularly when it comes to lighting and heating […]
31/08/2022
Planning
taking control
In recent years, loan book sales and transfers have become more common. But what does this mean for […]
17/08/2022
Arrears Mortgage Arrears Personal debt
Awareness
The upcoming departure of Ulster Bank and KBC has left almost one million customers searching and switching their […]
20/07/2022
Consumer
taking control
In MABS, we receive a lot of great questions about money matters and tackling debt. Questions that we know […]
20/07/2022
Arrears
taking control
Your mental health can be one of the first thing to suffer when you experience any sort of […]
15/06/2022
Consumer
taking control
We shared some tips on how to save when it comes to your car (save on petrol and diesel), […]
In MABS, we receive a lot of great questions about money matters and tackling debt. Questions that we know […]
You may have heard about Apprenticeships but not understood what they are or what they involve. Apprenticeships are a […]
25/05/2022
Planning
back to school
In MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service), we receive a lot of great questions about money matters and tackling […]
18/05/2022
Consumer
taking control
In MABS we receive a lot of great questions about money matters and tackling debt. Questions that we […]
11/05/2022
Debt Relief
DRN taking control
This week we have a very special blog from Liz in our North Dublin MABS Swords Office. She […]
27/04/2022
Autism Awareness Month
Awareness
We know there is no quick fix to make it easier and everyone’s situation is different. It will take […]
There is no denying that the cost of living is increasing, and many factors outside our control lead to […]
13/04/2022
Planning
taking control
The rising cost of living is a cause for concern for all, no matter your income. MABS can […]
30/03/2022
Planning
taking control
Continuing from our last blog on Tackling the Cost of Living, here are some top tips on making the […]
16/03/2022
Consumer
budgeting taking control
21st – 27th March 2022 We are always sharing our top tips on budgeting and how to cut […]
16/03/2022
Global Money Week Student
Global Money Week
21st – 27th March 2022 We understand that students likely have never borrowed money except from friends and […]
16/03/2022
Global Money Week Student
Global Money Week
21st – 27th March 2022 Why is saving important? We save now so we can use our savings […]
16/03/2022
Global Money Week Student
Global Money Week saving
21st – 27th March 2022 Let’s begin with defining what exactly is a need and what is a […]
16/03/2022
Global Money Week Student
budgeting
21st – 27th March 2022 Simply, a budget is a plan for managing your money and helps you […]
16/03/2022
Global Money Week Student
budgeting Global Money Week
The cost of living has increased considerably over the last few months. It is fair to say that everyone […]
16/03/2022
Consumer
budgeting taking control
Switching your bank account does not have to be complicated and taking some time to research and prepare […]
02/03/2022
Planning
taking control
Another new year, another new year’s resolution. We tend to use the beginning of the year as an […]
Some home buyers face a big surprise after closing – they learn that their mortgage was sold. This […]
09/02/2022
Mortgage Arrears
abhaile
Special occasions are a great excuse to get the family or friends together to celebrate while following public […]
02/02/2022
Planning
budgeting taking control
Helping your child prepare for college is a big step for all involved. It’s important to acknowledge that […]
New Year, New You – a popular concept adopted by most of us every January. Lose weight, eat healthily, […]
Money management is simply another way to say budgeting. Many people don’t like the term ‘budgeting’ as it can seem quite loaded and challenging. It doesn’t have to be, and at […]
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first blog for 2022 from MABS. We hope that you kept safe and healthy over […]
The past 2 years have seen us all change our habits in one form or another. One of […]
Being in mortgage arrears on your home is stressful. It can happen for many reasons outside your control. It can be incredibly stressful when you know […]
17/11/2021
Mortgage Arrears
abhaile
The focus of this week’s ‘MABS investigates’ is Buy Now Pay Later or BNPL. BNPL providers are quite […]
10/11/2021
Personal debt
taking control
Do you remember your parents or grandparents talking about money when you were younger? We’ve asked around, but the common […]
27/10/2021
Planning
taking control
Do you feel like Christmas gets earlier each year? Well, you’re not alone. However, planning early for one of the most expensive times […]
Special occasions are a great excuse to get the family or some friends together to celebrate (within public health […]
29/09/2021
Planning
budgeting taking control
We know that being in mortgage arrears on your home can be very stressful. It is understandable that you […]
22/09/2021
Mortgage Arrears
abhaile
In MABS, we receive a lot of great questions. Questions that we know many people want to ask, but don’t know who to […]
15/09/2021
Consumer
taking control
Last time, we looked at getting organised for college, this time we’re going to look at some more tips to help you […]
01/09/2021
Student
back to school taking control
Welcome back to another round of MABS Investigates – this time, we’re looking at Money Mules. There has been […]
25/08/2021
Student
taking control
We know that being in mortgage arrears on your home can be very stressful. It is understandable that you might feel like […]
18/08/2021
Mortgage Arrears
abhaile
So, you’re off to college. Whether this means moving away from home for the first time or staying in your family […]
18/08/2021
Student
back to school taking control
Car insurance is probably the most common annual bill that people switch each year. There can be hundreds of […]
Last week, we provided some top tips when it comes to switching your energy provider and how to switch […]
At the moment we are experiencing a surge in energy prices, making the cost of living more difficult. […]
Over the previous two blogs we shared tips on how to plan your shopping list and tips to save money, but what’s […]
Last time, we shared five tips on how to plan your shopping list and generate a meal plan. This […]
You might think it will never happen to you, but it can be very easy to fall into mortgage […]
08/07/2021
Mortgage Arrears
abhaile
Shopping can be either a joy or a chore. But don’t worry, we’re here to make things a bit […]
You’ve decided that you want to take control of your money, and you want to stop using high-cost credit […]
29/06/2021
Personal debt
taking control
The year is flying by, and although the country is slowly reopening and the school holidays are imminent, it […]
23/06/2021
Planning
back to school
Getting a court summons (officially called a “Civil Bill for Possession”) can be a very frightening experience for borrowers […]
17/06/2021
Mortgage Arrears
abhaile
The focus of this week’s ‘MABS investigates’ is Loan Sharks. There are a lot of unknowns about Loan Sharks […]
09/06/2021
Personal debt
budgeting taking control
In MABS we receive a lot of great questions about money matters and tackling debt. Questions that we know […]
In MABS we receive a lot of great questions about money matters and tackling debt. Questions that we […]
26/05/2021
Consumer
abhaile taking control
As the country slowly comes out of the public health restrictions, MABS wants to remind those who own […]
12/05/2021
Income
taking control
Welcome to another MABS Investigates blog. We get a lot of great questions about personal money matters and how […]
28/04/2021
Personal debt
taking control
Do you get confused when you see a letter with lots of acronyms and have no idea what they mean? […]
22/04/2021
Insolvency Mortgage Arrears
abhaile
Are you on a social welfare payment and expecting to return to work soon? There may be a few weeks between receiving your […]
The majority of us are at home more, and let’s be honest – we’re all buying more online because […]
31/03/2021
Consumer
budgeting taking control
The popularity of gaming platforms and consoles has been growing over the past few decades. Online gaming is […]
03/03/2021
Consumer
taking control
Welcome to another MABS Investigates blog. We get a lot of great questions about personal money matters and how […]
17/02/2021
Personal debt
taking control
In MABS, we receive a lot of great questions about money matters and tackling debt. Questions that we know many […]
03/02/2021
Consumer
credit cards
The day of your son or daughter’s leaving certificate result is an important milestone for your child. As well […]
Taking small actions can add up to significant savings. We’ve provided several tips and life hacks in this series of blogs called ‘Top […]
11/11/2020
Consumer
taking control utility
Do you leave your phone charger plugged in all the time? Or forget to turn the immersion off? […]
28/10/2020
Consumer
taking control utility
Does the thought of an electricity or gas bill fill you with dread? Perhaps you avoid heating your […]
30/09/2020
Consumer
budgeting taking control utility
Although the business of farming in Ireland today has modernised significantly over the years, the farming sector is unique […]
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