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The True Cost of Bottled WaterThroughout the nineties and much of the noughties, Ireland saw an exponential growth in sales of bottled water. What would have previously been considered an unheard-of extravagance came to be regarded as the norm. Many people would think nothing of buying water every day, but what are the true economic and Best credit card rates
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Not too many years ago, back when the Celtic Tiger was still purring away and things were good, very few of us paid much attention to what we spent on lunch each day. Back then, there wasn’t a cloud on
Holidaying in Ireland has always been a great way to avoid the stress associated with travelling abroad - now it can also be a good way to save money, too. 
Irish tax specialists taxback.com are offering SaveAFewBob.ie users a free, four year Irish tax refund estimate. And if you sign up during March through SaveAFewBob.ie, you’ll go in the draw to have your refund application done for free!
Spring has finally arrived and with it the new looks and trends for Spring/Summer 2010!
The two hottest trends are pastels and nude. The catwalks were flush with delicate lilacs for the eyes, pale to hot pinks on the lips and totally wearable corals on the cheeks. Pointer- not all at the same time! 
The winner of the SuperValu hamper is Marie Kelly, South Circular Road, Dublin 8.
Congratulations Marie! 
The downturn in the economy has resulted in many people encountering significant personal debt for the first time in their lives. Loss of employment or a sharp reduction in take home pay can quickly lead to an inability of households to meet their loan repayments or pay their monthly bills. 
With regular redundancies taking place and hours continually being cut, some of you may have more time on your hands than ever before. Free time can become more of a burden than a pleasure when boredom and financial frustration creep in. 
France boasts some of Europe’s most elegant resorts and highly rated ski schools. And of course, lots of doorstep skiing, a fantastic après-ski scene, restaurants serving great food & wine and a variety of runs for all ski & boarding abilities. 
Arguably, one of the best decisions made by the Irish government in recent months was the introduction of the car Scrappage Scheme in Budget 2010. The scheme should ignite consumer demand and breathe life into a flagging motor industry. 
Welcoming a new arrival to your family is a wonderful experience. But babies are a costly blessing. Buying basic supplies can involve expensive and exhausting shopping trips. We know that you want to spend as much time as possible getting to know your newborn 
Valentines Day falls on a Sunday this year. For those of you who are single, this may provide some sort of comfort. You won’t have to endure your co-workers comparisons of breakfast in bed, carefully crafted… 
No doubt, a life without glasses and contact lenses would be far more convenient. However, correcting your vision comes with a high price and much deliberation. 
I for one am glad to see the back of January. I always find it’s the toughest month on the financial calendar. Still incurring the cost of Christmas, January is a month of waiting. Waiting for your next pay day and… 
At SaveAFewBob.ie, we are determined to help you reduce your energy use. As previous research has shown, revising bad habits can lower your energy consumption leading to significant savings. 
Wearing contact lenses can be a very expensive necessity. For me, contact lenses are more flexible and convenient than glasses. My dependence on lenses has aided my lifestyle but my pocket has definitely suffered. Monthly payouts for lenses and solution… 
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