Many of us have hopes and dreams which require a lot of effort and careful financial planning in order to achieve them; relentlessly saving the pennies for years on end to afford that dream house, or taking a second job (if you can find a first) to afford a newer car. Or you could jus

Thai in Terenure Fancy something of an up-scale dining experience for a little less? With thediningroom.ie, you can pay a visit to Sawadee Thai in Terenure and get two mains, two sides and two glasses of wine for a total of €28, based on main dishes which usually cost €16.95 apiece. U

Called an ‘ongoing problem’ by the European Consumer Centre Ireland (ECC), consumers purchasing items online are being cautioned concerning ‘free trial’ scams, which have increased in prevalence by 89% since 2013. The scam proceeds as follows: consumers (usuall

For several years this country went a little mad when it came to First Holy Communions (and Confirmations too). The spirit of the event was lost in the rush to get the best outfits and accessories, the most lavish travel arrangements and parties and, of course, who got the most money.

Nowadays, students and recent graduates are far from the only people who struggle with their weekly grocery bills. Add in the pressure from our gluten-free, organic-crazed culture, and the ability to buy, cook, and eat nutritiously falls somewhere between a rock and a hard place. Or a

It’s a new year, and many of us have new plans for our working lives, whether it’s changing roles, jobs, or simply seeking a raise. A survey carried out by IrishJobs.ie has revealed that 69% of workers plan to ask for a raise of some size this year. Half of the workers que

Energy Minister Alex White is to demand answers from the heads of Irish energy firms concerning a failure to pass along savings to consumers. According to the Irish Independent, Minister White will be calling the heads of Electric Ireland, Bord Gáis, SSE Airtricity and Energia. While

An Audience with Ed Sheeran By all accounts, Ed Sheeran is the next big thing, if several upcoming sold out Wembley dates and thousands upon thousands of screaming girls are anything to go by. As a result, tickets for his gigs are a little difficult to get your hands on. Sheeran is, h

Insulating your attic will save you money in heating over several years, and we’ve got an offer here to save on the cost of insulation. BWarm Developments is offering to insulate attics from €249 for, including insulating copper pipes lagged and water tanks, valued at €590. The