Brexit blues The spending season is fast approaching but Irish retailers may not get any treats this Christmas period. The Irish Times reports that employers group Ibec has expressed concerns over the recent trend of low consumer spending following the vote for Brexit. Recent figures

In just over a month’s time, many people around the country will consider taking up a New Year’s resolution – perhaps spending more time in the gym or less time on their smartphones. Giving up smoking is another popular choice, and it’s not hard to see why. According

Christmas cheer Searching for a Christmas tree for the festive season? If you buy the interestingly named ABIES NORDMANNIANA from IKEA between November 23rd and December 23rd for €30 you’ll get a €20 coupon, which you can use in IKEA’s Ballymun store or the order and colle

Winter can be a difficult time for motorists – the windows are iced over, the road is slippy and the colder weather can make it a little more difficult to concentrate. We’ve got some tips on how you can make your winter driving experience a little more bearable. Free checks Make

Winter motoring Winter is officially here – temperatures are dropping fast, the heating is coming on more often, and the car windows are beginning to freeze in the morning. With the latter in mind, Lidl will have a range of motoring goodies on offer from next Monday November 14th to h

Free or ‘free’? ‘Free’ is always an eye-catching word, as most of us enjoy getting something for nothing, even if it’s just a free sample from the local supermarket. But, The Irish Times’ Fiona Reddan warns this week, free doesn’t always necessarily mean free, and consumers should be

As the year draws to a close, you might be tempted to book a little break away over the Christmas holidays, before you have to return to work and the madness begins again. With money tight for many people during the festive season, you probably won’t be jetting off to Barbados for a w

If you’re saving up for a nice holiday next summer, or perhaps a new car or your dream wedding day, it can be tough to keep on the straight and narrow. Online shopping has made this particularly difficult – these days you can buy just about anything online and have it shipped to

With Halloween over, some shoppers (and a lot of retailers) will be turning their eyes towards Christmas. With seven weeks to go till December 25th, we’ve got some savvy tips to help you cope with the financial burden this holiday season. Start now The sooner you begin your savings, t