Pricewatch reader queries: The mystery of the unbuyable stampsPlus: the staggering difference between mortgage rates in Spain and IrelandMon Jun 15 2015 - 01:00
Things that used to cost money but are now free(ish)Is it time to wake up and smell the freebies? For although the world is still full of rip-offs and unfair charges, we live in an era where plenty of stuff costs next to nothingMon Jun 15 2015 - 01:00
Andy McFadden, Michelin man: ‘I kept getting flashbacks to Guilbaud’s’Interview: Four years ago McFadden, from Tallaght, was made London’s youngest Michelin-starred chef – not bad for someone who was told by Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud that he wouldn’t make itFri Jun 12 2015 - 06:00
Cost of replacing lead pipes could be as much as €4,000Irish Water has started writing to 28,000 homes as part of national campaignTue Jun 09 2015 - 14:56
Dunnes prices comparisons with Aldi ‘misleading’, court findsCourt rules in favour of Aldi over pricing labels on sausages, yoghurts, tomato ketchupTue Jun 09 2015 - 13:35
Tesco takes back top spot as store wars heat upSupervalu comes in second with Dunnes Stores thirdMon Jun 08 2015 - 13:00
The End of Free: it all adds up to an extra €2,000 a yearOver the past 10 years, private enterprises and government bodies have been steadily rolling out charges. It’s got to the point where some companies even bill us to bill usMon Jun 08 2015 - 01:00
Tense tablet stand-off puts customer in a quandary | Consumer queriesPlus: the mystery of the shrinking Gateaux cakeMon Jun 08 2015 - 01:00
Panda Power and the shake-up in the Irish energy marketThis new green entrant to the Irish electricity market is eyeing up a slice of the energy cakeSat Jun 06 2015 - 01:00
Eyeballs and pigs’ heads anyone?Lords & Ladles is a new cookery show where Irish chefs recreate what it was like to prepare food in a 17th century big houseSat Jun 06 2015 - 01:00
Are you still feeling the pinch? Talk to PricewatchNew money-saving series by The Irish Times is offering to help readers get their personal finances in orderSat Jun 06 2015 - 01:00
Consumer index shows broad economic optimism yet to hit homeData indicates healthy upturn in the economy, but highlights disconnect with consumersThu Jun 04 2015 - 12:47
Electricity price war on the cards as Panda enters marketPanda Power becomes fifth operator in domestic market with 18% unit price reductionThu Jun 04 2015 - 00:01
When a phone upgrade becomes a downgrade | Pricewatch reader queriesA reader wrote to us because he is ‘desperate and can’t find anybody here in Ireland who wants to or can resolve this issue’Mon Jun 01 2015 - 01:00
Mystics, ships and spacemen jostle for space at Liffey partyTug boats dance to Wagner but sun fails to make an appearance at first day of festivalSat May 30 2015 - 17:54
Mortgage approvals up 31% in three months to end of AprilData released as Bank of Ireland applies limited fixed-rate cutsFri May 29 2015 - 16:31
Switching could cut 15,000 mortgages by €1,000 a year, Patrick Honohan saysBorrower inertia lessens impetus for Central Bank to intervene on rates, says governorFri May 29 2015 - 01:00
Distressed borrowers should feel no stigma, says insolvency serviceISI director believes vast majority struggling with debts are victims of circumstanceWed May 27 2015 - 19:43
Expiry dates on gift vouchers to be scrapped under new lawUnfair contracts to be outlawed as part of sweeping reform of consumer lawMon May 25 2015 - 09:54
Consumers will see big changes if rights Bill passesThere are virtually no laws governing the gift voucher system at the momentMon May 25 2015 - 01:00
Irish consumers want it all and they want it now‘The non-stop consumer is mobile, social and harder to impress’: Irish people are increasingly impatient when the online experience doesn’t measure upMon May 25 2015 - 01:00
Frustrated customer argues with Debenhams worker over €490 coffee machine'Let me get this straight. I pay almost €500 upfront for a machine you have in stock, but you won’t give it to me because it’s not the one I ordered?'Mon May 25 2015 - 01:00
Falling hard and fast for stand-up paddleboardingOn my first attempt at stand-up paddleboarding, I am reminiscent of a newborn foal on rollerblades, and my coach looks at me with sadness in her eyesFri May 22 2015 - 06:00
Big trolleys and long aisles: sneaky sales techniquesThe big retailers have all manner of tricks up their sleeves to persuade us to spend moreMon May 18 2015 - 01:00
Pricewatch reader queries: UPC’s ‘gift from the gods’ turns sourPlus: free pension advice for women; a Vodafone billing problem; and praise for Aer LingusMon May 18 2015 - 01:00
Fear of flying: how to rid yourself of those flight terrorsPeople who are afraid of flying can now go on a special flight designed to eliminate their worriesSat May 16 2015 - 05:45
First 10 towns on new superfast broadband plan announcedNew firm to run cables over ESB electricity lines to 50 towns across StateFri May 15 2015 - 10:53
Health insurance deadline: 74,000 buy policies in AprilWith Lifetime Community Rating, over-34s have to pay more if taking out new policiesThu May 14 2015 - 18:46
Cost of car insurance increases while fuel prices fallCentral Statistics Office inflation report reveals mixed fortunes for motoristsThu May 14 2015 - 17:26
Mortgage groups call on banks to stop repossession casesExperts welcome overhaul of insolvency system to stop ‘torture of financial distress’Wed May 13 2015 - 18:33
Consumers starting to spend again, survey findsVisa’s index shows rise of 4.3% in AprilTue May 12 2015 - 11:40
Week 12: Breast-stroke confessions and a swimsuit of positivityCatch up with our Irish Times swimmers in their final week before swimming a mileTue May 12 2015 - 07:08
More than 160,000 may qualify for bank redress of €100-€200Some 160,000 urged to consider refund options over credit card insuranceTue May 12 2015 - 01:00
Tesco draws level with SuperValu in Ireland’s store warsAldi and Lidl sales grow by less than 10% for first time since 2010Mon May 11 2015 - 14:43
Pricewatch reader queries: A battery of problems with a new phonePlus: more unhappiness over travel insuranceMon May 11 2015 - 01:00
Q&A: Latest in the ebb and flow of water charges sagaProposals not fully formed but Government anxious to avoid sending non-payers to jailWed May 06 2015 - 20:58
Brian O‘Donnell: ‘We’re not looking for sympathy’Former solicitor says family is being ‘bullied’ by bank and will take fight to EuropeTue May 05 2015 - 14:34
Banks’ repossession targets are homes, not buy-to-letsAnalysis: Repossession orders may be tactical, but lenders can still just pull the triggerTue May 05 2015 - 01:00
Pricewatch reader queries: More Complete Savings confusionPlus: no refunds from Booking.com, and Irish Water’s stance on the singles marketMon May 04 2015 - 01:00
Pricewatch: The pros and cons of travel insuranceA guide to the advantages and disadvantages of getting cover while you’re on holidaysMon May 04 2015 - 01:00
Army officers insured on the double to avoid health leviesOfficers have to take out private health insurance even though they already have full medical coverSun May 03 2015 - 15:17
Health insurers report surge as age deadline loomsIn new regime, anyone over 34 without private cover will have to pay more for new policyThu Apr 30 2015 - 20:38
Banks refuse to pass on mortgage rate cut despite pressureMinisters seek reduction from banks for people of Ireland who helped to bail them outThu Apr 30 2015 - 19:20
BoI and Ulster Bank rule out cuts to variable mortgage ratesBanks set for collision course with Government over mortgage ratesWed Apr 29 2015 - 17:22
Dog-training ad which ‘belittled men’ falls foul of watchdogNissan Ireland, VHI and Aer Lingus also run ads which breach rulesTue Apr 28 2015 - 18:17
Get Swimming Week 10: Approaching the wet, mile-shaped elephant in the poolConor Pope: ‘I’m going to have to up my game if I am going to make it to the end’ Dominique McMullan: ‘After yesterday’s efforts, lifting my coffee made my eyes water’Tue Apr 28 2015 - 06:00
Health insurance Q&A: All about Lifetime Community RatingMany people are still confused about what they should, or shouldn’t, be signing up forMon Apr 27 2015 - 22:48
