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<p>Caitríona Redmond: 'My best advice before purchasing or renewing health insurance is to write down a list of your healthcare needs. A couple in their 60s is unlikely to require maternity or fertility services, whereas a couple in their 30s may.'</p>

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Caitríona Redmond: How to renew health insurance to get the best-value plan for your needs

Renewing your health insurance can be complicated, but there is good news for those who want to switch and save

<p>Buying a kilo of Cadbury Mini Eggs will cost you €20 this year. And the sized of Easter Eggs has dropped by 24.2g on average over the last seven years</p>

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Why are Easter eggs smaller and Mini Eggs more expensive? We compare our receipts

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Caitríona Redmond: On the hunt for a tumble dryer to save me money

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Caitríona Redmond: How to fill the ‘hungry gap’ with local food

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Caitríona Redmond: What about the people on the receiving end of our complaints and queries?

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Caitríona Redmond: Unwanted Christmas gift? Here are your options

Caitríona Redmond: Why are we introducing children to gambling at Christmas — or ever?

Caitríona Redmond: Why are we introducing children to gambling at Christmas — or ever?

Online loot and mystery boxes are a slippery slope for many children

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Winter alcoholic hot drinks

Caitríona Redmond: Alcohol-free drink offerings need to improve

Is there a non-drinker tax?

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Man Shopping Electronics Online During Black Friday Sale.

Black Friday: Is the seasonal sale really worth it?

Is this seasonal sale really worth it? Really, it is only a bargain when you truly need the item

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Caitríona Redmond: Free flights for my shopping points? I don’t believe it!

Caitríona Redmond: Free flights for my shopping points? I don’t believe it!

Does every little really help? Not always

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Woman managing the debt

Caitríona Redmond: How to save over €48 per month on essential bills

Make sure you benefit from all you are entitled to.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Broken mobile phone

Caitríona Redmond: What to do if you lose your mobile phone

Your mobile phone may hold all your personal information, would it be a disaster if it was lost to the ether?

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Woman Scanning Groceries at Self Checkout in Supermarket

Caitríona Redmond: Are self-service checkouts risky?

Increased use of CCTV at the checkout gives rise to data protection concerns

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Butter

Caitríona Redmond: Why have butter prices soared and is it cheaper in other countries?

Head melted from increased prices? Word is spreading that butter is cheaper abroad but is that a rumour or a fact?

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Oasis reunion

Caitríona Redmond: Ticketmaster said 'No' — but this reader didn’t back down

How bagging an accessible concert ticket can be a saga, even before getting to the venue

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025