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Making Cents: Sensible shopping can save you up to €2,000 a year

Ken Hughes is an expert in marketing to shoppers and the customer experience and he believes Irish consumers could make major savings on their weekly grocery shop with a little effort.

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Making Cents: Brave new world for your 2018 finances

Happy New Year! Christmas is over and it is time to embrace the blank page that is 2018, writes Gráinne McGuinness. 

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Making Cents: Black Friday is an opportunity - but be careful

The Black Friday phenomenon, which rolls around again on November 24, has exploded in popularity in Ireland in recent years, writes Gráinne McGuinness

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Making Cents: Keeping tabs on the cost of home heating in winter

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Make a fresh start in September with free course to self-improvement

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Making Cents: It’s barking mad not to consider your pet costs

Making Cents: Smart planning will help with college cash flow

Students should take their finances in hand from the start, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 15 Aug, 2017

Making Cents: New An Post offer very tempting for account switchers

An Post’s version of a current account, the Smart Account, is proving popular since its launch in June, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

Tue, 08 Aug, 2017

Making Cents: Older people can save money by changing health insurers

Older people invariably pay more than any other age group for health insurance and older people are more likely to be unaware of corporate plans available, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2017

Making Cents: Never too early to make children savvy savers

Billionaire Warren Buffett believes financial skills should be taught from an early age. Gráinne McGuinness says that given Buffett is one of the world’s most successful investors it is probably worth listening to his advice. 

Tue, 13 Jun, 2017

MAKING CENTS: More for homebuyers to think about than prices and rates

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 30 May, 2017

Making Cents: Smart students grab an early date with SUSI

Setting off to college this coming September? Gráinne McGuinness has some sund financial advice for you.

Tue, 02 May, 2017

Making Cents: Start planning now to help save cash on your holiday

Once the flights and accommodation are sorted, we tend to leave the rest of the planning until the last minute. And that may be costing us, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2017

Making cents: Going the extra mile for learner driver insurance

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness.

Tue, 11 Apr, 2017

MAKING CENTS: Being on message with the money for Communions

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 04 Apr, 2017

Making Cents: Lot of work to do before you hand in your notice

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 28 Mar, 2017

Making cents: Reporting on so many scams has made Gloria Hunniford wary

Check out the latest consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness. Don’t forget about her Deal of the Week too!

Tue, 07 Mar, 2017

Making cents: Weighing up the expense of health insurance

Gráinne McGuinness has the latest advice for consumers nationwide. This week she’s tackling health insurance and how you can get the best for you and your family’s buck.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

MAKING CENTS: Know the scams and be wary of tempting online offers

Alarm bells should always ring if you are contacted out of the blue, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2017

MAKING CENTS: Make life easier by taking control of your finances

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

MAKING CENTS: Lose the pounds without losing the euro too

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 03 Jan, 2017

Making Cents: PCPs are the deals for those looking for new wheels

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 06 Dec, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Follow simple steps for safer online shopping

Despite last Friday being a regular working day here, we were inundated with ads promising mega, never-to-be-repeated deals, as retailers embrace the US import Black Friday, rapidly followed by yesterday’s Cyber Monday. If you bagged a genuine bargain that you are delighted with, well done, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 29 Nov, 2016

MAKING CENTS: You can save cash and still bring joy to the world this Christmas

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 08 Nov, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Weighing up online over the high-street option

With a little less than two months to go until Christmas it’s time to get organised about shopping for the big items for the big day, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 01 Nov, 2016

MAKING CENTS: It may pay off to plan early for your pension

When it comes to financial tasks that we put off dealing with, pensions tend to top the list. It’s easy to prioritise day-to-day spending when juggling multiple commitments and much harder to put money aside for the distant future. But inaction now could have a serious impact on future quality of life, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Health insurance costs can leave you feeling sick

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Budget now for school and don’t learn hard way

IT IS six weeks until schools reopen, but parents are already bracing themselves for the expense, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 19 Jul, 2016

The 6 primary rules to keep in mind if you want to save money

Here are six basic principles to help you make the best decisions for your pocket, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2016

Good home security will give you peace of mind and save you money

It’s nearly summer holiday time. Brilliant if you’re looking forward to taking the shortest route possible to the nearest beach; not so good if you’re fretting about leaving your house unattended, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Plan ahead before you submit housing plans

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 24 May, 2016

Make sure your dream home doesn't become a nightmare

All around the country there are people undertaking the task of planning and building their dream homes. Consumer advice columnist Gráinne McGuinness sets out some potential pitfalls.

Tue, 03 May, 2016

It’s good to plan ahead to help your loved ones when you die

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 26 Apr, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Don’t delay in applying for student grant

LEAVING Cert students around the country are currently in the middle of the oral and practical exams that precede the main event in June. With so much attention on these, it would be easy to let paperwork slide, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Ring the changes and use apps to mind your money

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

Making Cents: The key financial areas to prioritise from your 40s onwards

WHEN there is so much conflicting advice about finances and what to prioritise it can be hard to know where to start. Last week, I looked at the key areas to focus on in your twenties and thirties, and also the common mistakes to avoid. From your forties onward, goals may change and there are other areas that need to be be prioritised, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 22 Mar, 2016

Smoke just 10 cigarettes a day? You're spending more than €1900 a year

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

MAKING CENTS: You don’t have to pay over the top for extra tuition

Most Leaving Cert pupils have completed their “pre-exams” in recent weeks, with results due shortly, writes Gráinne McGuinness 

Tue, 23 Feb, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Focus on the rate when shopping for a mortgage

NOW is a good time to be in the market for a mortgage in Ireland, writes Gráinne McGuinness 

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Book early to get the best deal if you’re hiring a car

When it comes to getting around while on holiday abroad, renting a car is a popular option, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Looking to earn cash? Put that spare room to use and rent it out

IF YOU'RE looking for ways to earn extra money in 2016 it is worth considering renting a room in your house, writes Gráinne McGuinness. 

Tue, 12 Jan, 2016

MAKING CENTS: Know where you stand with exchanges and returns post Christmas

If the retailer is unwilling to help with exchanges, complain in writing to them, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Making Cents: How to buy and claim on your home insurance

The weather and ensuing floods in recent weeks has reminded us of the chaos caused by damage to homes and the importance of being prepared and covered for the worst, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

MAKING CENTS: Don’t delay with car insurance shoparound

IRISH drivers have seen their motor insurance costs rise sharply in the last year or so and there is no indication that this will change in the near future, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

Making Cents: Making a list and checking it twice is essential to saving money at Christmas

WITH just a little over six weeks left until Christmas thrifty shoppers should be planning their budget. Carefully managed spending now is the key to a financially happy New Year, says  Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Thrifty shoppers should plan a budget for Christmas ... and stick to it

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Making Cents: Read the small print when you subscribe online

MANY Irish consumers will be familiar with that sinking feeling when you spot an unfamiliar charge on your credit card, writes Gráinne McGuinness. 

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Making Cents: What emigrants need to know for claiming back tax

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 15 Sep, 2015

Health insurance premiums really can be slashed

Gráinne McGuinness has advice on value for health insurance policies.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2015

Must think ahead when it comes to cost of college

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 25 Aug, 2015

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