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Caitriona Redmond

Caitríona Redmond is an Irish writer who covers food, budgeting and consumer issues, focusing on affordable living for families.

Woman experiences problems while pay bills use cellphone and card

Caitríona Redmond: Can we trust what we see when buying online?

Authenticity is getting harder to spot. Here are some things you should look out for when buying online

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Weekly supermarket shopping

Caitríona Redmond: The weekly shop is about to get more expensive — here's how to prepare

Grocery prices are on the rise. Here's why, and here's my advice on what you can do now to prepare

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: 10 things I've learned from living on a budget

This year marks 16 years since I changed my life for the better by spending less

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Female College Students Opening Exam Results

Caitríona Redmond: Your store cupboard essentials and discounts for students starting college

Whether heading to digs, campus accommodation or shared houses, or even with a long commute, the next few years will be expensive.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: What you need to know about more charges on parcels from outside EU

New charges came into effect last July, and a proposed new handling fee is likely to be in place from November.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Woman paying bills

Caitríona Redmond: The hidden costs of living alone

From housing and holidays to insurance and utilities, single adults often pay more for the basics. The toll isn’t always financial either.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Straight into my basket you go

Caitríona Redmond: Could fixed discounts on grocery prices help with the cost of living here?

There are moves afoot to fix or drop grocery prices in both New York and Scotland

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: Renting a car on holidays? Don’t get caught by extra car hire charges

Planning on renting a car on holidays? Here's my advice on best practices and how to avoid potential hefty extra charges

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: How new €3 customs charge is changing online shopping habits

Items from outside the EU are attracting higher levies, but the quality of the goods is also coming under the microscope

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: My friend was targeted by a Facebook Marketplace scammer... and I turned sleuth to save him

When her friend tried to sell a campervan online, he was soon targeted by fraudsters. Luckily, Caitríona Redmond was on hand to spot the red flags...

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026