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Cost of Living: You can run your Christmas lights for just 24 cent with these tips and tricks
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With the cost of living rising dramatically, we are more and more aware of our spending habits, particularly around the festive period. We’re sharing our best tips and tricks to make sure you’re saving money on decorations this Christmas
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Social welfare Ireland: The full list of people who will receive a Christmas bonus from Monday
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The Christmas bonus will be paid from Monday to all qualifying recipients and will be paid alongside your usual social welfare payment - here's the full list of who gets it
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Cost of Living: Irish households to get €150 energy credit from Dec 1st what it means for renters and prepay customers
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The first instalment of the €450 electricity credits is due to be received tomorrow Dec 1st with the other two instalments following in the New Year
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Cost of living: Rising rent prices leads to questions around landlords complying with rent laws
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Questions have been raised regarding landlords complying with rent controls in dedicated areas as rent costs nationally continue to rise
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Cost of living: Government issue a warning to households ahead of first electricity credit this week
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The energy credits will begin to be applied to accounts from Friday the 1st of December but the government have issued a warning to households ahead of them being paid out
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Social welfare Ireland: Full list of people who will qualify for €200 lump sum paid from today
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This is second week that the government are rolling out some of the nine lump sums they announced in Budget 2024 back in October - here's everything you need to know
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Social welfare Ireland: Certain groups will be eligible to receive Christmas bonus twice next week
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The Department of Social Protection has confirmed the date of the Christmas bonus as well as who will get it - and there are a number of groups who will avail of it twice
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Social welfare Ireland: The two conditions to meet to avail of €400 lump sum this week
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Thousands of people will see up to €400 land in their accounts this week as more lump sums are being paid as part of the government's Budget 2024 cost of living package
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Cost of living: Thousands set to save €430 as major energy provider cuts costs
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Yuno Energy are the newest electricity provider in Ireland and they have rolled out their cheapest plan yet, which would see the average customer save around €430 than on average rates
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Cost of living: Experts call it a 'Christmas of caution' as half of people expect to spend less
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Data shows that shoppers intend to cut down on spending this Christmas on both entertainment and presents, as they simply don't have the extra cash in the bank to splash out
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Four money changes in December - Budget 2024, €280 social welfare payment and energy savings
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As the final month of the year draws closer, thousands of people are in line to receive several cost of living payments and benefit hikes from Budget 2024 over the coming weeks
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Using your heating less can actually cost you more money
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Many households are trying to cut back on how much heating they're using, but that could result in higher bills - here's tip on what to do and not to when it comes to heating
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Social welfare Ireland: Three groups set to avail of up to €400 lump sum from Monday
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Three more groups will get lump sums from Monday the 27th of November as the government are continuing the rollout of the cost of living bonuses announced in Budget 2024
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What cost of living benefits will be paid and what bills are going up in December
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As we come to the end of 2023, bill increases and price hikes have seemed to slow down considerably in comparison to the earlier summer months - here’s what you need to know
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Cost of living Ireland: Full list of people who qualify for €1,000 refund from the government
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Earlier this year, it was announced that people would be receiving a refund worth €1,000 after the government reduced the cost of the Student Contribution for 2023/2024
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Cost of living: Thousands set to benefit from €1,000 boost as major change comes into effect
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Almost 100,000 students will avail of the reduction in student contribution fees, and a number of students are also set for a €1,000 refund in the next few weeks
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Experts suggest using your washing machine at night if you want to save money
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The cost of living crisis has got us all thinking of ways to cut corners on our spending. Home appliance experts have said that using your washing machine at night could save you money in the long run
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The two most costly hours to avoid using your washing machine and tumble dryer
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Using your household appliances, like your washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer, always hike up your bills, but there are times when it’s more expensive than others
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Cost of living Ireland: Five cash heating supports that people can apply for this winter
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It’s looking to be a cold and chilly winter, which means people will have to pay significantly more to heat their homes over the coming months - here is financial support to apply for
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Cost of living: Workers set for continuous PRSI hikes for the next five years
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The increases will come into effect beginning next October, which will see the average employee pay an extra €46 just from October alone - the increases will continue until 2028
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The three most expensive devices wasting energy in your home - and it’s not a tumble dryer
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Each day we use dozens of appliances in your homes that require plenty of energy, however, there are some that are needlessly wasting your money without you knowing
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Cost of living: All households in Ireland set for €150 electricity credit within days - how to claim
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The first instalment of the €450 electricity credits as announced by the government in Budget 2024 is set to be issued within days - here's how to make sure you avail of it
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Cost of living: Minister shares exact details of when thousands will avail of €400 bonus this week
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Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has shared the exact details of when thousands of recipients of Working Family Payment can expect their lump sum this week
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Consumers more likely to spend following budget measures
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The recent trend of a people buying less is set to take a turn as measures announced in the October budget are reportedly encouraging consumer to spend their earnings more freely
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