Just another Cyber Monday: shop smart and beware of scamsDo your research and don’t get carried away. Many ‘bargains’ are not what they appearMon Nov 27 2017 - 00:00
Online retail giants creating costly waste, says RepakLikes of Amazon paying nothing towards recycling of wrapping waste, says State bodyThu Nov 23 2017 - 18:50
Looking at longer periods of retirementCan retirement turn into an extended holiday when you are still full of vigour?Thu Nov 23 2017 - 00:00
Black Friday: Conor Pope’s list of the best bargainsBlack Friday – or an extended discount period around it – has been embraced in IrelandWed Nov 22 2017 - 15:51
Where is the one place in the world you would travel to?We asked twitter what one place in the world you would like to see (or to see again)Wed Nov 22 2017 - 07:22
Ireland one of priciest developed countries for broadbandAverage cost of €60.57 a month compares with €16.16 in PolandTue Nov 21 2017 - 00:01
Dunnes tops supermarket league as Lidl and Aldi advanceStorm had ‘surprisingly strong effect’ on Irish grocery market, Kantar Worldpanel saysMon Nov 20 2017 - 16:10
Fancy a coffee? All you need to know about those machinesPricewatch casts a cold eye on coffee makers and narrows it down to this fantastic fourMon Nov 20 2017 - 06:00
Is it cheaper to cross the Border to stock up for Christmas?More bang for (foodie) buck in Tesco and M&S up North, but smaller price gap for toysMon Nov 20 2017 - 00:00
Children’s eyes light up as Christmas sparks into life in DublinFamilies and shoppers come out in large numbers for switching-on ceremonySun Nov 19 2017 - 21:23
Consumers being ‘fleeced’ on gift vouchers, claims MurphySocial Democrats co-leader brings Bill aimed at stopping firms using overly restrictive termsSun Nov 19 2017 - 17:02
Reader’s husband broke his neck, but Ryanair ordeal really hurtAll our very patient reader asked for was a cancellation confirmation for their insuranceSun Nov 19 2017 - 06:00
Readers’ tips: How to make air travel easierConor Pope asked readers how they make airports and planes a little less stressfulSat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00
Farming most hazardous job in Ireland, conference hearsOf the 21 fatalities so far in 2017, 12 were of farmers aged over 65Fri Nov 17 2017 - 17:55
Opposition to medicinal cannabis misguided, say doctorsProponents say political fear and misinformation behind State’s failure to allow drugWed Nov 15 2017 - 18:29
House prices to rise 20% over the next three years, ESRI saysThink tank says the figure could be even higher if housing supply issues are not addressedTue Nov 14 2017 - 00:01
No bubble in Irish property market, ESRI study findsThink-tank says houses more affordable here than in many developed countries in OECDTue Nov 14 2017 - 00:01
Customer satisfaction: where to turn when things go wrongFrom financial services to broadband to air travel, there are several public bodies charged with protecting the consumer. But what do they all really do and can they really help?Mon Nov 13 2017 - 00:00
The ski trip where flights, lessons and alcohol are free. Uh-ohAn all-inclusive holiday almost turns Conor Pope into Homer Simpson’s fat cousinSat Nov 11 2017 - 06:00
Irish Water warn one week left to inform them of address change3,000 people have phoned every day since 1st November to change address details for refundsFri Nov 10 2017 - 16:28
Google’s Family Link app won’t replace role of parents, cyber safety expert warnsTwenty per cent of children spend more than four hours a day onlineWed Nov 08 2017 - 18:34
Most families with young families affected by the recession, new research showsThose earning least hit hardest and faced the largest increase in economic stressWed Nov 08 2017 - 17:24
Cost of housing in Dublin up 87% since bottom of marketIncrease has accelerated with prices rising 12.8 per cent over past 12 monthsWed Nov 08 2017 - 11:25
Take action against walkers on smartphones, FF TD urgesJohn Lahart warns distracted pedestrians are ‘more likely to step into oncoming traffic’Mon Nov 06 2017 - 19:35
Bulk-buy, go own-brand: How to eat well on a budgetThe secrets of buying healthy food cheaply? Smart shopping, porridge, cheap cuts of meatMon Nov 06 2017 - 06:00
Air pollution ‘directly linked to 1,500 premature deaths a year’Burning of solid fuel poses biggest air-quality threat to public health, says EPAMon Nov 06 2017 - 00:00
IDA chief confirms Apple has no immediate plans for Athenry siteMartin Shanahan disappointed at how planning delays had impacted on ‘hard won’ investmentSun Nov 05 2017 - 22:49
Feeling the pinch? Conor Pope explains why you have no moneyWhen costs of mortgage, food, utilities, motoring, education and health insurance are added up, a family of four faces significant expenditure, according to new figuresSun Nov 05 2017 - 06:00
The €8,000 cooker that can talk to your foodConor Pope goes to Germany to discover what's so special about Miele's Dialog ovenThu Nov 02 2017 - 05:00
Irish Water prepares ground for refundsRefunds may take place before Christmas but this is dependent on Bill becoming lawWed Nov 01 2017 - 00:01
Tweet mysteries of life: How quaint 1997 seemsPricewatch: Things we take completely for granted today would have been unimaginable to consumers 20 years agoMon Oct 30 2017 - 00:00
How to get the most out of a winter city breakConor Pope asks readers for their best travel tipsSat Oct 28 2017 - 06:00
Taking issue with Aer Lingus’ rescheduling feesPricewatch: Readers’ consumer queries and observationsMon Oct 23 2017 - 06:00
Value for Money: Shaving gelIs Gillette really the best a man can get, or is there a lovelier lather elsewhere?Mon Oct 23 2017 - 00:00
Need proof the banks have it in for us? Here are 10 examplesFrom the tracker mortgage scandal to closed branches and ATMs loaded with €50 notesMon Oct 23 2017 - 00:00
Tracker row: Prospect of criminal actions against banks raisedMortgage scandal described as ‘greatest consumer rip-off in history of the State’Fri Oct 20 2017 - 07:03
Central Bank working with gardaí over tracker scandalBank’s governor says customers affected are entitled to redress and compensationThu Oct 19 2017 - 13:59
Central Bank compared to a ‘dog that doesn’t bark’ in tracker controversyGovernor says Central Bank has no power to force banks to restore tracker mortgagesThu Oct 19 2017 - 13:44
Wangiri fraud: What happens when you return a missed call from an unusual number?Thousands of phone users targeted in telephone scam using international numbersThu Oct 19 2017 - 13:41
Governor says Central Bank had to force banks to deal with tracker situationPhilip Lane says not all lenders addressed ‘unacceptable failings’Thu Oct 19 2017 - 01:15
How to keep track of the tracker mortgage scandalNot sure what the scandal is about or whether your mortgage is affected? Read onThu Oct 19 2017 - 01:00
‘I remember sobbing down the phone to the bank’Case studies: Victims of tracker mortgage scandal speak out about their ordealThu Oct 19 2017 - 01:00
Questions the Central Bank needs to answer on tracker mortgagesHow badly have the banks behaved? Could it happen again?Wed Oct 18 2017 - 23:23
Anti-competition concerns spark nursing homes examinationCompetition and Consumer Protection Commission says it has information ‘which raises serious concerns’Wed Oct 18 2017 - 20:00
Government has ‘lost patience’ with banks on tracker row – VaradkarAction including sanctions to be taken if banks do not move to solve issue – TaoiseachWed Oct 18 2017 - 17:14
Thousands may be unaware they are victims of tracker controversyCentral Bank issues warning over overchargingWed Oct 18 2017 - 01:00
Tracker mortgage Q&A: Why have so few people received compensation?Number of people affected by scandal rises to 13,000 and is likely to increase furtherTue Oct 17 2017 - 15:59
Conor Pope: Scared to fly during Ophelia? I feel yaA fear of flying makes sense during a storm, but what about the rest of the time?Tue Oct 17 2017 - 10:38
Storm Ophelia: Cancelled flights disrupt travel for thousandsRyanair, EasyJet, Aer Lingus and Flybe halt many flights but secondary runway operatesMon Oct 16 2017 - 21:20
