In our opinion, one of the best things about Christmas is the feast on Christmas day – what more could you want than turkey and ham, heaps of mashed potatoes, a little Christmas pudding and a recovery snooze in front of the fire? It’s very easy to go overboard, particularly if y

Nothing can ruin a good budget like a purchase made on impulse, an item you don’t really need that costs too much, but one you feel you can’t leave behind in the store. Sometimes it can be difficult to avoid purchasing random items on impulse, but there are a few steps you

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Lidl’s super weekend savers That post-Christmas budget can be a tough pill to swallow. You’ve exhausted your funds on presents and sweet things, and January is the time to pay for it. Luckily, if you’re crafty and astute, there are ways to make a little back. Live yo

New year, new reg Around 45 per cent of Irish people intend on buying a car in the next 12 months, according to the latest Carzone Motoring Report, with 28% aiming to spend between €10,000 and €20,000. Only one in four people will use their savings to buy their new wheels, with financ

There’s just over three weeks to Christmas, and you’ve probably started your Christmas shopping – on the hunt for gifts, decorations and replacements for the lights that have mysteriously broken sometime in the past 12 months. It’s also a good time to start stocking

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 bills are flying in and you’re struggling to keep on top of your finances, it might be time to look at changing some of your habits. You don’t have to change everything in one go, but employing a few of our frugal tips could make the difference over time. Learn the

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