The bonkers.ie Podcast

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 serv...

With  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 fintech...

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 other...

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 se...

There's been lots of movement in the mortgage market recently with Finance Ireland and Avant Money both launching new products, including the country's first ever 20-year fixed-rate mortgage from Finance Ireland. In this episode we discuss the rates on offer as well as the pros and cons of choosing a fixed rate. We also discuss recent price increases from three energy suppliers, why energy prices...

In this episode we discuss everything from KBC's planned exit from the market and what this means for customers and competition, to research we conducted with RED C which reveals some interesting insights into how people feel about those in long-term mortgage arrears. We also discuss Avant Money's expansion into the Irish mortgage market and whether this spells good news for mortgage holders, as w...

In this episode we're joined by Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications at bonkers.ie to discuss SIM-only deals.  The new style of mobile plan, made popular in recent years by the likes of GoMo, can be one of the most cost-effective ways to save money on your mobile bills, and all without having to sacrifice any calls, texts or data. In this episode we take a look at SIM-only plans in detail a...

In this episode we chat to Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications at bonkers.ie, to discuss some alternative savings options.  With a record €127bn on deposit in banks and financial institutions, many people are looking for a home for their savings. However, with interest rates at an all time low, the traditional savings environment now offers little to no reward. So, what other options are t...

Getting on the property ladder is a struggle for many first-time buyers as they grapple with high rents while also trying to save for a mortgage deposit. And unless you're hoping to come into an inheritance (and have some very old and sick relatives!) then hard choices lie ahead.  However, there are a few things you can do and should know about that will make the process easier, which we disc...

In this episode of the bonkers.ie Looks Closer podcast series we chat to Gerry Hiney, Managing Director of Park Financial Planning and switchmymortgage.ie , to talk about the Irish mortgage market, how Covid-19 is affecting things, and whether Avant Money’s entry into the mortgage market is going to shake things up and lead to lower rates for consumers.

A person who’s approaching retirement today, could, theoretically, spend almost as much time in retirement as they did while working. Which means retirement planning is something that needs to be taken seriously and considered carefully. So, in this episode of our Looks Closer series, we chat with Moneycube Co-Founder and Chief Financial Advisor Ralph Benson to get the lowdown on what you need to...

In the fourth episode in our Guide to Adulting podcast series we caught up with Greg Dixon, a fellow of the Irish Institute of Pensions Management who is currently the regional sales manager at New Ireland, one of Ireland's leading life and pensions companies.  Greg talks to us about savings tips, pensions in general and why it's so important for younger people to think about retirement plann...

In the second episode in our Guide to Adulting podcast series we caught up with Marie Sherlock, Head of Policy and Equality at SIPTU to discuss the changed working landscape in 2019. 

71% of renters  don't think they'll ever own their own home. But let's say you did want to buy a home, how would you even start? I had no idea either, but being in this job I had access to a whole range of experts in the industry to pick their brains.  So I called a few of them up.  In the first episode in the Guide to Adulting I sat down with Daragh Cassidy the Head of Communicatio...