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<p>Caitríona Redmond: Irish tipping culture is vastly different to the US, where staff can be paid far less than minimum wage, with the balance of their income coming from customer tips.</p>

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Caitríona Redmond: What's the deal with tipping these days?

Tips are a vital way to give thanks for excellent customer service, but aren’t obligatory

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

<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

If you do get any unwanted Christmas presents, you may not be able to take them all back, writes Caitríona Redmond

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

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