Thrifty News Digest July 22, 2013

• Average loan for first-time buyers down by 40pc from peak in 2008
  THE average mortgage being taken out by first-time buyers has fallen by about 40pc since the start of 2008, figures show.
• 'Accidental landlords' face sizeable tax bill for rental income
  Many of the ‘accidental landlords’ thrown up by the economic squeeze have no idea of the financial minefield that comes with renting out their home.
• Household income slips by 1pc in first quarter
  Gross disposable household income fell 1pc in the first three months of the year, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office.
• Mum, I'm bored! How to keep kids happy without hurting your pockets
  The summer holidays, so longed for all year, can quickly deteriorate into repetitive complaints of “I’m bored” or arguments about screen time. While this year so far the great weather has made entertaining the younger folk considerably easier, many excursions can put a serious hole in your pocket. Smart Consumer looked at a number of ‘days out’ around the country to see if they were good value for money.

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