Money for students

Lessons

1. 1 Irish banking basics: current accounts, savings and DIRT How current and savings accounts work in Ireland, what to look for, how the Deposit Guarantee Scheme protects your money, and how DIRT on interest works. 2 min read Mark as done : Irish banking basics: current accounts, savings and DIRT
2. 2 How to make a budget in Ireland (the 50/30/20 rule) A simple way to budget in Ireland: start from your pay after tax, USC and PRSI, plan for yearly bills, use the 50/30/20 rule for the rest, and automate it. 3 min read Mark as done : How to make a budget in Ireland (the 50/30/20 rule)
3. 3 Tax credits and emergency tax explained (2026) How tax credits work in Ireland in 2026 and 2027, why a new job can put you on emergency tax, and how to get the extra tax back, in plain English. 6 min read Mark as done : Tax credits and emergency tax explained (2026)
4. 4 Credit scores in Ireland and the Central Credit Register Ireland has no single credit score. How the Central Credit Register works, what lenders look at instead and how to keep a good credit history. 2 min read Mark as done : Credit scores in Ireland and the Central Credit Register
5. 5 How to build a credit history in Ireland Ireland has no credit score. How to build a good record on the Central Credit Register: which loans count, how long records stay and how to check it free. 3 min read Mark as done : How to build a credit history in Ireland
6. 6 How to spot and report money scams in Ireland The warning signs almost every scam shares, common scams in Ireland, how to check a firm with the Central Bank, and what to do if it happens to you. 3 min read Mark as done : How to spot and report money scams in Ireland