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Trade expert reminds people to do one radiator task to save money this winter
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The temperatures have dropped this year already as we head further into autumn and near the winter months - so here's what to do to prepare yourself and your pockets
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Cost of living: How to claim your tax back before deadline as thousands missing out on €700 refunds
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Hundreds of thousands of people are missing out on refunds and claiming helpful tax credits - here's exactly how you can make sure you don't miss out before the deadline next week
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Cost of living: Room to Improve's Claire Irwin explains how to get a free home energy upgrade
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With the cold evenings drawing in, we are all thinking of how much it’s costing us to heat our homes - we spoke to Room to Improve’s Claire Irwin about the best way to make our homes more energy efficient
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Expert pinpoints the location to place hot water bottle to become instantly warm
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The autumn and winters in Ireland are incredibly cold, with a freezing snap usually taking over as the days get shorter and temperatures get lower - here is how to stay warm
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Cost of living Ireland: Four energy supports confirmed by the government to help with bills
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The autumn and winter months are particularly hard on households around Ireland as the cost of electricity and gas bills begin to quickly increase due to the freezing temperatures
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Social welfare Ireland: Millions of people set for annual boost of €624 from January
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People in receipt of weekly social welfare payments will see a €12 increase in their payments from January - it's just one of the many measures announced in Budget 2024
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Cost of living: People set to save money on GP fees as major change made to prescriptions
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Going to the GP can be expensive and if you're on regular medication it can be made even more expensive by paying further for a repeat prescription - next year, this won't be the case
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Social Welfare: Exact date people will receive once-off double payment of Child Benefit before Christmas
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The lump sum payment will be automatically paid and people do not need to apply for it, the double child benefit payment will be distributed to 1.2 million children ahead of Christmas
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Social welfare Ireland: Government confirm the date of Christmas bonus and it's only weeks away
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As we near the festive season, the 2023 Christmas bonus payment is only weeks away as the government have confirmed the date that people can expect to receive it
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Cost of living Ireland: Thousands to get free €150 to help with energy bills within weeks
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The energy crisis has been particularly bad in Ireland, with households experiencing surged electricity and gas bills since last year, thankfully, free cash will be paid soon to help
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The cheapest type of cooker has been found to significantly reduce energy costs
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Most Irish households rely on different types of cookers to prepare their meals, with popular options being the gas hob, induction hob and the ceramic hob - here's the cheapest to use
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Social welfare Ireland: Government confirm five eligible groups that won’t get over €400 in bonuses
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As the cost of living payments that are due to be paid in November come closer, the government are clearing up what groups will receive which amount before Christmas
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Cost of living: Thousands of people set for €615 cash boost from January
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This will make a major boost to thousands of students who are struggling with the cost of living - it was announced as part of last month's Budget 2024 and will come into effect in January
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Cost of living: Over 300,000 workers are missing out on a €700 boost - claim before deadline
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Thousands of people are missing out on a lot of money by not filing their tax returns and claiming any money they may be owed - be sure to claim before the deadline
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Deals of the week: Lidl and Aldi budget Christmas décor, 25% off winter boots, wine deals and more
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We have compiled some of this week's best deals and sales from Aldi, Tesco, Amazon and more - snap them up soon before they expire and save yourself some money
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"Burrito hack" to dry clothes indoors in five minutes without using the tumble dryer
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As we are all looking to save a few bob here and there, using the tumble dryer to dry every bit of clothing is not a good option, especially if there are just two or three bits from your load of laundry that you need
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Social welfare Ireland: Parents in line for double Child Benefit payment within weeks
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Parents will receive a double Child Benefit payment very soon as the government begin to roll out their cost of living bonuses and lump sums over the next few weeks
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Cost of living: Millions of people to save between €212 and €1680 on gas and electricity from today
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A number of major gas and energy suppliers in Ireland are cutting their prices from today and over the coming days which will result in hundreds of euro in annual savings
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What cost of living benefits will be paid and what bills are going up in November
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November looks to be the best month of the year so far with nine different cost of living payments confirmed in Budget 2024 to be sent out to social welfare recipients
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Social welfare Ireland: When thousands of people are set to avail of one-off €400 grant next month
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As well as a €400 Disability Support Grant, there were changes to the weekly rate of payment announced in Budget 2024 - they will come into effect within months
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Cost of living Ireland: Certain parents are entitled to €780 worth of payments before Christmas
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There are a series of social welfare payments and cost of living cash boosts that will be given out before the end of the year - with parents at the centre of several bonuses
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Cost of living Ireland: Insurance expert shares how free card can cut down your holiday costs
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Chris Lear, Managing Director of insurance broker One Sure Insurance, explained that when heading abroad there are several travel insurance considerations to make to save money
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People can save €200 on energy bills by making this easy change with their plugs
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The cold snap has happened, which means our electricity and energy bills are going to continue to increase - so save yourself some money with these tips from an expert
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Social welfare Ireland: The two conditions to avail of €400 once-off boost paid within weeks
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Thousands of people will get a €400 cash boost in their account next month thanks to the government's cost of living package - but there are two conditions needed to be eligible for it
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