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Save on Postage Stamps
It’s the time of year when many of us reach out to friends and loved ones, particularly those at a distance, through the simple act of sending Christmas cards. Each year it becomes a little more expensive to do so … Continue reading
Cost of Postage Stamps up again
An Post has announced a price hike for national and international stamps, with it to cost an extra 15 cent to send a letter anywhere in Ireland from next month. From March 1st, the price of a national stamp will … Continue reading
An Post to increase price of stamps this month
From May 27th: The price of the standard national letter stamp will increase up to the EU average price of €1.10c (currently €1.00). The standard international letter stamp will increase to €2.00 (currently €1.70). Bulk mail rates will increase by … Continue reading
Carbon Tax on non-auto fuels kicks in May 1st
A carbon tax is a tax levied on the carbon content of goods and services, predominantly in the transport and energy sectors. Carbon taxes are intended to reduce carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions by increasing prices, thereby decreasing demand for such goods and services. Its effectiveness … Continue reading
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Alternatives to Renting Storage Space
If you seem to have too much stuff and no room to store it, buying or renting a storage unit might seem like your only option. But this can be expensive and is often a waste of money, especially if … Continue reading
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Saying a lot without saying a Word
Above delivered to the door. Below care instructions on the packaging, because plants like people need to be treated with care, love and respect. Keep costs down and do your little bit for the planet by embedding instructions in packaging … Continue reading
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Maximise Benefit of Supermarket Till Receipts, Discounted Vouchers and Loyalty Schemes
Dunnes Stores Value club card and discount vouchers Dunnes Stores for example give you a €10 off your next spend of €50 by a particular date for every €50 you spend in a single shop in the grocery section. This … Continue reading
Save on TV Subscriptions
The disruption caused by covid-19 has meant that many people have had to review their financial position and deem it prudent to make economies where they can. TV subscriptions are definitely in the optional extra category when it comes to … Continue reading
Borrow or pay in Instalments?
If you have bills to pay but do not have the cash on hand to pay them, should you avail of the option to pay in instalments or borrow to make a single payment? The answer is it depends on … Continue reading
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