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At bonkers.ie our focus is on helping consumers save money. We also provide news and expert opinion from the world of personal finance and consumer affairs.
But some stories can't be summed up in a tweet or a blog post. Some stories are a little more complex and deserve more time and focus. So that's why we started our podcast!
Each month we discuss recent news and events and how it might impact on your pocket.
We'll have comment, analysis, debate, as well as interviews with guest experts. And we’ll have the odd competition too.
We hope you enjoy listening.
But some stories can't be summed up in a tweet or a blog post. Some stories are a little more complex and deserve more time and focus. So that's why we started our podcast!
Each month we discuss recent news and events and how it might impact on your pocket.
We'll have comment, analysis, debate, as well as interviews with guest experts. And we’ll have the odd competition too.
We hope you enjoy listening.
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Caoimhe talks to budgeting advisor and author, Ann-Marie Gaynor about how you can have a budget-friendly Christmas this year.
Ann-Marie, also known as the 'Irish Budgeting Mammy', shares how she manages her finances at Christmas as a mother of four, the dangers of relying on credit cards, and the importance of setting financial boundaries with friends and family.
So if you want to find out how you can have a Christmas to remember without having to break the bank, make sure to check it out.
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Car insurance is a fact of life for anyone owning a vehicle. But how can you lower the cost of this unavoidable bill?
In episode 33, Caoimhe speaks to Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications at bonkers.ie, to discuss how you can lower your car insurance costs in 7 ways, as well as delving into the car insurance market in Ireland.
You’ll also hear from Enda Brazel, our Head of Insurance, and other members of staff who share their personal advice on how they cut their insurance costs.
Installing solar panels on your roof promises to cut the cost of your electricity bills, make you money, and lower your carbon footprint, but are these renewable energy generators a good investment for you?
In episode 32, Caoimhe speaks to Dr. Paul Deane, a Senior Research Scientist in Clean Energy from University College Cork, about the benefits of solar panels and the micro-generation scheme.
Paul shares his advice for prospective buyers and the future of solar energy in Ireland.
Home insurance is designed to protect your most important assets; your home and your possessions. However, more and more policyholders are finding themselves underinsured or with the incorrect type of cover.
In episode 31, Caoimhe and Daragh speak to the CEO of Insurance Ireland, Moyagh Murdock about the dangers of underinsurance and how to avoid it.
Our hosts also discuss the difference between building, contents and specified items cover as well as how you can cut the cost of your premium by making your home safer.
From saving for a mortgage deposit to getting all of your documents organised, getting ready to apply for a mortgage can be a daunting task for first time buyers (FTBs) in Ireland.
With that in mind, Caoimhe and Fionn sat down with our special guests to find out what mortgage lenders consider to be a desirable mortgage application, as well as what FTBs can expect to experience while applying for a mortgage.
Our hosts talk to Patrick Callan, QFA, a mortgage advisor from the bonkers.ie mortgage broker service and Oliver Clarke, a first-time home buyer who is currently in the middle of his mortgage application journey.
As public and private electric vehicle (EV) charging points spring up across the country, motorists have become more incentivised to switch to EVs due to the grants and incentives that are available. In light of this, Caoimhe and Fionn sat down with a series of guests to discuss electric vehicles in Ireland.
Our hosts talk to Michele Collins, Senior Account Executive for Ireland at Wallbox, a company which installs public and private charging points around the world, as well as two electric vehicle owners, who speak about their experiences with driving and charging their cars here.
On the latest episode of the bonkers.ie podcast, Daragh and Caoimhe sit down to discuss their top tips and tricks for saving money and making more environmentally-friendly decisions this Christmas.
From savvy gifting ideas, to clever ways for you to cut the cost of your Christmas food shop, this episode will help you prepare for the festive season without having to face a hefty price tag.
On the latest episode of the bonkers.ie podcast, Daragh and Caoimhe dispel some of the most common energy savings myths, so that you can separate fact from fiction.
With so many energy-saving tips and tricks out there, it’s difficult to know what advice to follow. Listen back to this episode of our podcast to determine what works and what doesn’t.
On the latest episode of the podcast, Daragh and Caoimhe discuss the launch of the Government’s First Home Scheme.
The new initiative is aimed at helping first-time buyers to bridge the funding gap and get their foot on the property ladder.
The team talk you through everything you need to know from how the scheme works, to the specific criteria you need to be aware of before applying.
When it comes to choosing a new bank, its fees and charges, its customer service and the size of its branch network used to be the main considerations.
Increasingly though, the quality of a bank's mobile app is what interests customers the most.
And with KBC and Ulster Bank exiting Ireland soon, hundreds and thousands of people will be on the lookout for a new current account provider and may be wondering how all the banks' apps currently compare.
So in this episode of the bonkers.ie podcast, Daragh is joined by founder of Goosed.ie, Marty Meany, to discuss each bank's mobile app and decide which one is offering the best experience for users.
Households nationwide are currently getting to grips with their new smart electricity meter, with more than 750,000 having already been installed by ESB Networks in homes across the country.
Smart meters are the next generation of electricity meter and are designed to help households be more energy efficient.
But what exactly is a smart meter and how do they work? What types of energy tariffs can people sign up to? And how can households use their new smart meters to save money on their bills?
We spoke to Susan Whyte, Smart Metering Programme Manager at Electric Ireland, about everything you need to know, from activating your new meter to getting signed up to the right tariff.
Inflation in Ireland has shot up over the past year and is currently near a 20-year high.
But what exactly is inflation? Why is it increasing? What goods and services are rising the most? And is there a way to offset the price hikes?
In the latest episode of the bonkers.ie podcast Rob and Daragh sit down to discuss just that!
So if you’re looking for ways to put some money back into your pocket to help deal with the soaring cost of living, make sure to listen!
In this episode, we sat down with David Kerr, the founder and group CEO of bonkers.ie to chat about our new car insurance service as well as the simple ways to reduce the cost of your cover.
And listen in for details on how to win two tickets to see Derren Brown's new show in the Gaiety in April.
In 2022 Ulster Bank and KBC are set to start closing up. This means over 500,000 of you will soon be looking for a new home for your daily banking. So in the latest episode of our podcast Rob and Daragh discuss what to consider when choosing a new current account.
Earlier this month Virgin Media announced that it is to invest €200 million on upgrading its broadband infrastructure to full fibre over the coming three years. Meanwhile, SIRO has announced a further expansion of its fibre broadband network to over 700,000 premises over the coming months.
In this podcast we chat to Cian O’Mahony, Head of Operations at SIRO, to talk about the growth in the demand for pure fibre broadband in Ireland. We discuss why a fast broadband connection is so important in today’s world, the growth of smart homes, and in the second half we discuss some of the best superfast broadband deals available on the market right now.
In the latest episode of the bonkers.ie podcast we chat to David Kerr, the founder and group CEO of bonkers.ie about the energy crisis, why prices are increasing, what consumers can do to offset the price hikes, and whether there may be blackouts this winter.
In this episode of the bonkers.ie podcast Daragh sat down with Rebecca Wylie, Product Manager of Financial Services at An Post Money, to discuss the recent launch of its new app for current account customers as well as its plans for the future.
We also chat to our very own Group CEO and founder of bonkers.ie, David Kerr, about the launch of our new, fully online and paper-free mortgage broker service. So whether you're a first-time buyer or mover looking for the perfect home or a switcher looking to save on your bills, listen in to see how we can help you!
1With Ulster Bank and KBC planning to exit the Irish market soon, many of you might be on the lookout for a new current account.
Or maybe you're simply fed up with your current provider’s service and their fees and charges and are looking for something better?
In our latest episode of the bonkers.ie podcast we take an in-depth look at both Revolut and N26, the fintechs who have been dominating the banking space here for some time.
We cover off the basics from fees and charges to rewards and extras, as well as all the other essential things that you need to be aware of before signing up.
Last month Electric Ireland and retrofit experts Tipperary Energy Agency announced a new joint venture called Electric Ireland SuperHomes, which aims to deliver up to 35,000 home retrofits over the coming years.
Home retrofits have become increasingly popular as homeowners look to lower their energy bills as well as their carbon footprint.
While certain retrofit measures are more costly than others in the short term, a wide range of grants and services are available to homeowners who are looking to make green improvements, whether that's installing new insulation or upgrading your home heating system.
In this episode we chat to David Flannery from Electric Ireland SuperHomes to discuss the new joint venture as well everything you need to know about retrofitting your home.
With Ulster Bank and KBC both announcing plans to exit the Irish banking market, many of you will be looking for a new home for your current account.
And while options for switching may be looking more limited, there is still good value and choice on offer from the remaining players who still offer current account services in Ireland.
In this podcast we take a deep dive into current accounts to see which provider is offering the best value.
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