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.

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

The extra hour in bed was appreciated on Sunday morning but it also meant the start of the long winter nights, writes Gráinne McGuinness

SEPTEMBER heralds the end of the summer and the beginning of the new school year. Even for those of us long gone from education, there is a fresh start feeling to this time of year. In many ways this is a much better time to make resolutions than the New Year, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness.

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

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

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.

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. 

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

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

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.

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness.

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

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

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

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

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness.

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

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

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.

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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.

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

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

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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

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

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

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

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Gráinne McGuinness has advice on value for health insurance policies.

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness