Complaints upheld against AIB, Avant Card and PTSBFinancial Service Ombudsman’s name-and-shame policy brings banks to heelWed Feb 26 2014 - 08:40
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesConsumer concerns this week include Tesco’s creeping prices and the sluggishness of SepaTue Feb 25 2014 - 08:29
Injuries Board payouts rise nearly 12% to €240mMore than 10,000 awards made last yearMon Feb 24 2014 - 21:00
In all fairness: How to consume with a clear conscienceFew big companies fare well when it comes to ethical standards, but change may be in the airMon Feb 24 2014 - 01:00
The impact of risk-rated insuranceNew measures could even allow medical exams and questionnairesFri Feb 21 2014 - 01:01
Revenue to ‘go after’ 500,000 who haven’t paid household feeFeehily says compliance rates with household charge far lower than for property taxThu Feb 20 2014 - 15:37
Graham Norton says RTÉ ‘moronic’ over Panti interviewPresenter says opponents of gay marriage do not reflect the opinions of most IrishWed Feb 19 2014 - 23:04
Food deal will bring a little taste of home to AustraliaBusinessman signs deal with retail giant to stock range of Irish productsWed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00
Aldi continuing to dramatically outperform rivals in Irish grocery sectorGerman discounter’s overall share of market rose by 1.3% to 7.2%Tue Feb 18 2014 - 01:00
Gardaí question man after woman’s death in Dublin hotelThree people found dead in separate incidents over weekendMon Feb 17 2014 - 17:22
Urgent alert called off as Cavan mother and child found safe and wellThird time CRI issued since system introducedMon Feb 17 2014 - 01:01
Thousands remain without powerUp to 20,000 households still without electricity five days after extreme windsMon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
‘Power switching’ leads to billions in savingsIndex shows people saved up to €1.8bn last year by shopping aroundMon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Strong-arm tactics: how some companies are pursuing debtCustomers who get into debt with some banks and service providers can expect the response to even minor debts to be swift and aggressiveMon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Gay people ‘not interested in sport’ claims former rugby playerNeil Francis says only a tiny percentage are in actively involved in professional sports of any kindSun Feb 16 2014 - 23:04
Heavy burden: working full time but still in arrearsThe vast majority of people in mortgage arrears in Ireland can’t make ends meet despite having full-time jobs. But why?Mon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesThis week’s consumer problems relate to a fault BMW says is not covered by warranty, and promised vouchers that were not forthcomingMon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Social media should not be blamed for people’s stupid behaviourOpinion: Drink and idiocy is, as always, a dangerous cocktailFri Feb 07 2014 - 10:50
Casual approach to regulations ‘adding to obesity crisis’World Health Organisation finds Irish fast food consumption growing at sharp paceMon Feb 03 2014 - 16:13
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesThis week’s consumer concerns relate to the price of air, promised phone credits that failed to materialise, and the grates of wrathMon Feb 03 2014 - 01:20
‘Rogue’ websites costing learner drivers money, RSA warnsThousands being ‘hoodwinked’ each year, says bodyMon Feb 03 2014 - 01:01
New insolvency system ‘too expensive for the people who need it most’Mortgage holders group calls for urgent review of application processMon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
Prices fall but Ireland remains dearer than eurozone averageForfás report shows health care 35 per cent more than average in 18 member statesSun Feb 02 2014 - 15:11
Will a new provider in the Irish energy market lead to cheaper prices?Many people not switched on to energy savingsSat Feb 01 2014 - 01:09
Health insurer Laya to hike prices by 10 per centIncrease will affect more than 400,000 customers.Thu Jan 30 2014 - 07:04
VHI price rise means more misery for consumersSome prices are up by 70 per cent, or over €1,000, in little more than three yearsWed Jan 29 2014 - 18:07
Hand it over, fork it out: why is nothing free any more?From parking to plastic bags, and from bins to banking, nothing seems to be free any more. We even have to pay to put air in our tyres in some garagesMon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesConsumer concerns this week relate to a VHI rule on vaccines, and changes to an Aer Lingus flightMon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00
Imagine. Dads looking after their kids on their own. HilariousThe lazy notion that fathers are inept is being challenged by daddy bloggersMon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00
50 ways to make it to paydayFeeling the effects of the yawning gap between the pre-Christmas and end-of-January salary cheque? Cheer up! We have some tips to stretch your last few lonely euroSat Jan 25 2014 - 01:00
UPC increases charges for second time in 12 monthsTV and broadband provider’s latest price hike is roughly 10 times current inflation rateFri Jan 24 2014 - 11:18
What is SEPA and why should I care?Consumers less familiar than businesses with intricacies of new payment systemFri Jan 24 2014 - 01:00
Dublin house prices surge 15.7% in 2013, official figures showCSO data shows price of homes across the State climbed by more than 6% last yearThu Jan 23 2014 - 11:45
Fishy business still rife in Irish takeawaysNearly 42 per cent of fish tested in fast food outlets was mislabelled as codWed Jan 22 2014 - 21:20
Brian Boru memorial events to bring king-sized celebrationsMajor recreation of 1014’s Battle of Clontarf on April 23rd will be high point of 2014Wed Jan 22 2014 - 16:58
Delay or no delay, SEPA is becoming a realityA two-tier awareness is emerging as SEPA comes closer says Central Bank of IrelandWed Jan 22 2014 - 01:00
Monthly disposable income increased by €50 in DecemberCredit unions’ survey finds 500,000 still have nothing left after paying billsTue Jan 21 2014 - 01:00
Good calls: 10 smart ways to save using your phoneIf you have a smartphone, you can text for free, find the cheapest hotel room near you, plan your menu or start a free music libraryMon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesThis week’s consumer issues include a start-up idea to help consumers save money on bills, and a pledge over driving licence delay timesMon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00
Q&A: How will Thomas Cook’s closure of its Irish office mean affect the market?The popularity of tour operators has waned but they are far from doomedSat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesThis week, consumer concerns include the rising price of Tesco own-brand milk, and debt collection over a phone that doesn’t workFri Jan 17 2014 - 01:00
Inflation climbed by just 0.5% last yearWaste, energy and local charges pose threat to economic recovery, ISME warnsFri Jan 17 2014 - 01:00
Cost of living rises 0.2 per cent in 2013Alcohol and tobacco prices rise 5.7 per cent, Consumer Price Index showsThu Jan 16 2014 - 12:59
Pharmacy promises to match drug prices in NorthCustomers to pay subscription charge of €25 to join schemeThu Jan 16 2014 - 01:00
Winter sales strategy: be prepared, be savvy and know your rightsBuying something you don’t really want or need is never a bargain, no matter how big the discount. Here are 10 top tips to help you prosper when prices plummet and only the fittest surviveWed Jan 15 2014 - 10:15
