While much of the journalistic focus here in Ireland has been on those less well off, it would make sense for everyone to see where they stand financially given the recent turmoil. For those who are lucky enough, there will always have been some leeway with regards to earnings comfortably exceeding expenses.
However, it would be a very useful exercise to re-examine what that leeway is now with all the recent price rises – it could save being taken unawares further down the road.
There are some useful tips in that article mentioned above, and Value Ireland also has the “Spring Clean your Finances ” article which gives you a detailed listing of the things which you can check up on very easily.