Last week we focused on saving money for Christmas so, logically speaking, it’s time to take a look at Halloween savings. The cost of the celebration can quickly add up, particularly if you’ve got young kids, including costumes, decorations, sweets and entertainment. Parents are forki

Given my recent private criticism of Christmas decorations on the shelves before Halloween, an entire piece dedicated to avoiding debt this holiday season seems a little hypocritical. However, there is some sense in early preparation as regards your finances – after all the average sp

National Heritage Week is back once more, aiming to boost public awareness of Ireland’s vastly diverse heritage from August 19th – 27th. A celebration of all that Ireland has to offer, from the natural world to historical walking tours, there’s plenty to do and see for fre

By Tiernan Cannon The Easter holidays are upon us, meaning that the kids are running feverishly around the house in pursuit of some form of entertainment. It would, of course, be lovely to drop them off at an Easter camp, but those are often quite expensive (and possibly long booked u

By Tiernan Cannon Easter can be a quietly expensive holiday – one that tends to be ignored by the yearly budget. It’s not as expensive or anticipated as Christmas, so it can easily slip our minds. However, those chocolate eggs can be quite expensive, so it’s nice to have s

Money, or a lack there of, can make certain situations quite awkward, particularly among friends. Say you’re in a taxi home from a night out, and you realise you’ve spent your taxi money on that last round of drinks. You could ask the taxi driver to swing by the nearest AT

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

If the weather forecast can be believed, we might get some decent weather for the bank holiday weekend, a great opportunity to take the family for a picnic in the park. You don’t have to spend a fortune – pick up the makings of a lunch in Lidl, while Argos has a 22-litre cooler

Irish families could be wasting large quantities of food as a result of misconceptions surrounding the freezing of food. According to the results of a UK survey conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in a bid to tackle myths surrounding the freezing of food, which could also app