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Better public services, more widely available benefits and lower housing costs in Northern Ireland provide better protection to children in poverty, ESRI report indicates
Huge discrepancies noted between the price of the exact same products in Boots stores in Glasgow and Galway
‘I was told that we would be contacted quickly. That was in October ... Surely we are due a major apology?’
A reader shares her never-ending story of returned clothing and the ongoing pursuit of a refund
Just under half of 31 local authorities will raise rates this year. Increases range from 1.8% to 15%
From simple DIY upgrades to deep retrofits – take your home from brr to a high Ber
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Looking only at rent costs, Dublin ranked behind London, Zurich and Geneva and ahead of Amsterdam and Luxembourg, the Numbeo survey shows
Ditch the bottled water at home, declutter your wardrobe and set yourself a financial goal
Changing the spec of any construction project can be an expensive business - just look at the National Children’s Hospital or the Leinster House bike shed
Cost-of-living estimates show energy prices are down on the year but food costs are rising
From uproar over Taylor Swift and Oasis tickets, to the nonexistent Halloween parade on O’Connell Street, 2024 was far from a quiet year
A negative cost/price dynamic is alienating consumers and pushing many businesses to the brink
Winter sales are a great chance to bag high-quality bargains that last for years, experts say
How to understand the legislation around sales prices, your refund rights and five mistakes to avoid in winter sales
Attitudes to savings changed dramatically in the fourth quarter, lender says, as it reports drop in cost of living concerns
Businesses get a bit of a bashing during the year but these stories show that sometimes they can give the gift of a good outcome
I fear our property problem will be solved in a brutal way, with a recession so severe, hundreds of thousands will emigrate again
Queue for €50 grocery vouchers began before 4am with over 2,500 distributed by 8.30am
New study finds Irish households on average need 45% of disposable weekly income, after housing costs, to cover basic expenditure
Apps that let retailers hire freelance staff by the shift are increasing in popularity
Haulage sector group demands Government stalls toll road and safety charges
Frankfurt believes rates are still constricting economic activity despite a series of cuts in 2024
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Neither neoliberalism nor the ‘radical left’ seems able to solve the problem in most Greek people’s minds: the almost unbearable increases in the cost of living
The till receipts at Brown Thomas, the glittering, almost-nationwide monument to unfettered capitalism, is a decent bellwether for how the haviest-haves in society are doing
Donations increase to charity which provides assistance to those in need in Dublin after staff ran out of food parcels and hamper tickets on Wednesday
Using cash on a night out, planning your purchases and clearing your balance on time can help you keep control of your spending during the festive season
Frances Maguire was left out of pocket after the airline failed to address the issue – until Pricewatch intervened and prompted a refund
Budget 2025 seen as ‘broadly progressive’ with lower income households benefiting more
‘I find it crazy that they are able to get away with doing what they do’ says a reader who inadvertently signed up to a subscription when buying tickets online
Management of broadband during a house move causes undue stress, while a tiny debt for a service not received boggles the mind
Bond giant says euro is vulnerable to further declines amid market ‘optimism’ over impact of Trump presidency
Funds from a customer’s subsidiary account rather than main account used to cover card transactions
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