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Personal Finance and consumer information

Budgeting tips, financial news and general helpful consumer information can be found here from Irish Country Living. Keep up to date with developments in financial news that affects you with our in depth features.

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Consumers still feeling the impact of rising car insurance costs

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Easter eggs: sweet dreams are made of this

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Consumer

Consumer: How passing your driving test can really pay off

Young learner drivers have always faced very high insurance costs but this should be your motivation to getting your license as quickly as possible, as costs can drop by over 30%, writes Ciara Leahy.

By Ciara Leahy on 12 April 2018

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Consumer: The finances of childhood

Whether you’ve a toddler or a teen, raising children can be expensive. Jill Holtz and Michelle Davitt from Mykidstime.com talk to Ciara Leahy about navigating the financial milestones.

By Ciara Leahy on 22 February 2018

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Signed, sealed, delivered

Love shopping online? The announcement of incoming legislation means you will be able to shop throughout Europe without restrictions, writes Ciara Leahy.

By Ciara Leahy on 15 February 2018

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Consumer

Love deals

Share the love without breaking the bank. Ciara Leahy has advice on spending during the romantic, however commercial holiday.

By Ciara Leahy on 08 February 2018

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Supermarket secrets

Supermarkets employ some seriously smart techniques to encourage us to buy more. Ken Hughes lets Ciara Leahy in on some of these secrets so you can beat the system and save more.

By Ciara Leahy on 01 February 2018

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Motoring

Consumer-How much could you save by switching your mortage provider?

Will new legislation affect whether you can switch mortgage provider – and how much can you save if you do? Ciara Leahy finds out.

By Ciara Leahy on 25 January 2018

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Consumer

Consumer: Advice from entrepreneur extraordinaire Sir Richard Branson

Planning to make your business even better in 2018. Ciara Leahy jotted down these tips from entrepreneur extraordinaire Richard Branson on his recent trip to Dublin.

By Ciara Leahy on 18 January 2018

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Consumer-Claim Your Tax Back and Put Money in your Pocket for 2018

Start off the year with more money in your bank account by claiming your tax back. Ciara Leahy guides you on what you can claim for.

By Ciara Leahy on 11 January 2018

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Make 2018 your best financial year

A new year, a fresh start. You don’t need to make ridiculous resolutions with regard to your finances, but a few small jobs could see you starting the year on a good footing, writes Ciara Leahy

By Ciara Leahy on 04 January 2018

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Money Mentor

Money Mentor offers some reader advice

In this week’s Money Mentor, an experienced forester gives his advice in relation to a recent reader query.

By Peter Young on 14 December 2017

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Christmas canapés put to the test

Whether you’re having family over for Christmas or thinking about your New Year’s Eve celebration, Ciara Leahy finds some of the best party packs to enjoy.

By Ciara Leahy on 14 December 2017

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