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Saving for a pension....

'I wanted to retire by 50 so I could enjoy life. My advice? Start saving' Beryl Dunne, an IT manager who lives in Bray, Co Wicklow, is semi-retired and said she had to ramp up her payments so that she could retire when she wanted.

Charlie Weston: Ten things women need to know about pensions Women get a raw deal on pensions. Fewer of them work outside the home, and they often get paid less when they do take up paid employment. Many work only part-time.

Good news for potential house buyers

More people getting go-ahead to borrow to buy home as mortgage approval numbers soar The number of people getting the go-ahead from the banks to buy a home has continued to rise.