Renting a car for a holiday should be stress-free, but how often do we stop and ask, "am I paying too much at the rental desk?" Adding extra protection at the counter can quietly double your daily travel bill.   According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), basic car hire agreements leave drivers responsible for high excess damage fees if something goes wron... read more>

  With wholesale electricity prices having jumped by 15% in July, Irish households could face another expensive winter. Preparing your home before the cold sets in could be one of the most effective ways to keep the high costs of winter expenses under control.   Energy costs might drive up household bills, but simple changes and smart habits can help you take back control of your b... read more>

  For many families, electricity bills could be one of those household expenses that always seem to demand a close eye. If you're on the lookout for a better way to manage your energy budget, you are certainly not alone.   The Central Statistics Office (CSO) recently reported that wholesale electricity prices jumped by 33.1% year-on-year in May, driven by ongoing global market vola... read more>

If your household budget is already stretched to the absolute limit with the cost of living, looking at your upcoming health insurance renewal letter might give you a proper fright. The Health Insurance Authority confirmed that the average adult premium reached €1,902, and recent price adjustments from major providers are keeping that upward trend going. It is getting harder to shake the feelin... read more>

  Getting your Car insurance renewal through the letterbox is rarely a highlight of the month. Recent data from the Central Bank of Ireland shows that average premiums rose to €655 in the first half of last year, a trend that has many of us feeling the pinch. However, there is a small bit of good news for your wallet this year. The Insurance Compensation Fund levy was cut from 2% to 1% o... read more>