Your questions: How do I prepare for ATM outages like the recent ones in Spain and Portugal?

your questionS It is sensible to keep a small emergency float of cash at home – enough to cover a few essentials for a couple of days. Photo: Getty Q After the power outage in Spain and Portugal recently, where ATMs and card payments stopped working, I’m wondering how we might prepare financially for something … Read more

ECB Rate Cuts Continue: More Expected

Archyde ECB Expected to Cut Interest Rates Amid Tariff Concerns: What it Means for American Consumers By Archyde News Journalist Published: April 16, 2025 Anticipated Rate Cut: A Response to Economic Headwinds The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to announce a 0.25 percentage point cut to interest rates this week, marking its seventh … Read more

€615m Irish Credit Union Merger to Challenge Banks

Archyde Irish Credit Union Merger Could Create a Financial Powerhouse: Implications for U.S. Consumers Progressive Credit Union adn Drogheda Credit Union in Ireland are in talks for a merger that would create the nation’s largest credit union, possibly signaling a shift in the financial landscape. What lessons can U.S. credit unions and consumers learn from … Read more

AIB cuts two savings rates sparking fears other banks will follow suit

Archyde AIB Slashes Savings ‍Rates Table of Contents 1. AIB Slashes Savings ‍Rates 2. Unlocking the Power ⁢of AI‌ Writing ​Tools for Optimized Content 3. AIB Adjusts Savings Rates: A ⁢Change​ in Course 4. AIB⁣ Lowers Minimum for ‌Fixed Term Deposits 5. How might Irish consumers⁣ mitigate the‍ impact of ‍declining savings ⁢rates on their … Read more

First-time buyers forced to borrow an extra €24,000 as house prices soar

Soaring Home Prices squeeze First-Time Buyers Table of Contents Soaring Home Prices squeeze First-Time Buyers Mortgage Approvals Surge Despite Cooling Housing Market First-Time Homebuyers Fuel Record Mortgage Approvals Mortgage Rates Dip, Offering a glimmer of Hope for Homebuyers First-Time Buyers Fuel Mortgage Surge, But Experts Warn of Housing correction Mortgage Rates Dip, Offering a Glimmer … Read more