Bob Quinn caught up with Sean Murray, Manager of Naas Credit Union to ask him what exactly were the main differences between a Credit Union and a bank. It's about flexibility and relationship to begin with according to Sean...

Our newest guest blogger Dr Peter Stafford takes a look at tax, capital spending and the latest employment figures in Ireland. This is a regular monthly feature to keep you up to date with the latest economic data.

I am writing to thank you for bouncing the check with which I endeavoured to pay my plumber last month. By my calculations some three nanoseconds must have elapsed between his presenting the check, and the arrival in my account of the funds needed to honour it...