Best savings rates

 
August 18th, 2010
Best savings rates in Ireland from Moneymate 18/8/2010.... Read More

Best credit card rates

 
August 18th, 2010
Best credit card rates by MoneyMate 18/8/2010..... Read More

Best mortgage rates

 
August 18th, 2010
Best mortgage rates from MoneyMate 18/8/2010... Read More

Cheap sushi

 
August 6th, 2010

On my good days, I’ll trot into work with a packed lunch. On rushed mornings, I just have time to grab some fruit to see me through until lunchtime. I get a short lunch break, so I want something quick, nutritious and not too heavy. And of course, I’m eager to keep the… Read More

Home made beauty treatments

 
August 6th, 2010

Like most people, I’ve been feeling the financial pinch recently. Unfortunately, that has not diminished my penchant for long baths, spa visits and relaxation treatments.

I have begun to swap expensive beauty products in favour of creating my own, using only natural ingredients. Rather than splashing out on special organic produce and… Read More

Citydeal.ie - real deals for Irish consumers

 
July 9th, 2010
Everyone loves a bargain and no one more so than SaveAFewBob.ie. In recent months there has been a lot of talk about group buying websites in Ireland so we decided we had better investigate. These sites seem to be mushrooming up by the day. However, the one which has really caught our eye is… Read More

BabyBay.ie - trading baby goods online

 
July 6th, 2010
SaveAFewBob.ie is well aware of the expense involved for parents of newborn babies having previously written about it here. Food, nappies, clothes, baby equipment...those bundles of joy  sure can clock up bills... and that's before they ever step their little feet anywhere near a creche! babytoysandaccessories For… Read More

Cheating the beach babe look

 
July 2nd, 2010
laura berminghamSummer is well and truly here and for many our thoughts turn to lying on a beach abroad. Laura Bermingham shares some beauty tips with us on how to look as glamorous as the rest of them! She also shares with you where to find the best beauty bargains this July. Read More

Things to do during the world cup - redux

 
June 30th, 2010

*sigh* - is the football still not over yet? And given that England have been knocked out by a far-superior Germany, and France (this year’s surprise bêtes noires) have made their ignominious exit having scored only one goal, there remains little of interest for those of us who don’t necessarily like the football… Read More

Roly’s rolls back to the 90s

 
June 29th, 2010
The 90s: a complete disaster of a decade, as far as fashion is concernedAh, 1992. The year that Michael Carruth took home gold in the Barcelona Olympics, Linda Martin took home the Eurovision… Read More

Irish food prices the 2nd highest in the EU

 
June 29th, 2010
A new EU-wide survey finds that Ireland is the second most expensive country in the EU for groceries; SaveAFewBob looks at what Irish consumers can do to save on their shopping Read More

Free cinema tickets

 
June 28th, 2010
The only thing better than an evening at the cinema is a free evening at the cinema - check out SaveAFewBob's guide on how to get free cinema tickets Read More

Save money by making your own fuel

 
June 25th, 2010
Tired of being scalped at the pumps every time you go to fill up your car? Well, stuff the oil companies: make your own fuel and fill up for next to nothing! SaveAFewBob tells readers how they can make their own fuel from used cooking oil - the stuff that restaurants up and down the country just throw away! Read More

Save 50% on medicines

 
June 24th, 2010
You could save up to 50% on the cost of medicines by purchasing generic drugs: SaveAFewBob spoke with a pharmacist to find out where consumers can make savings on their health costs Read More

Competition WINNERS

 
June 23rd, 2010
congratulationsThe winner of the SuperValu hamper is Marie Kelly, South Circular Road, Dublin 8. Congratulations Marie! Read More

Rechargeable batteries

 
June 23rd, 2010
Rechargeable batteries: save money and the environmentThese days, everyone is doing their bit to save the environment. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to radically alter your lifestyle, however; there are some very simple changes that you can make… Read More

Guide to serious illness cover

 
June 21st, 2010
We all know how important it is to take steps to provide for our families in the event of a serious illness, but what is the most cost-effective way to ensure that you have the best financial protection possible? Read More

Save money with Polish businesses

 
June 17th, 2010
If you're looking to save money on everything from haircuts and beauty treatments to groceries, why not give your local Polish shop a whirl? Read More

Things to do instead of watching the World Cup

 
June 16th, 2010

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few weeks, you cannot have failed to observe that there is a football tournament called the World cup taking place. Every four years, the midsummer TV schedule is completely packed out with hours and hours of ‘the beautiful game’ being broadcast daily.… Read More

Save up to €500 per year on health insurance

 
June 16th, 2010
Cut the cost of your health insuranceFollowing on from our article on how to save money on your health insurance, there is a piece on the same subject in today’s Irish Independent. The article reiterates the point that families… Read More

Pass on your old PC

 
June 15th, 2010

Pass on your old PCIf you’re thinking of buying a new PC and intend to recycle your old computer, hold that thought - there is an even greener, more beneficial way to dispose of your old computer. A new UN… Read More

Milano’s Special Offer

 
June 14th, 2010

Milano's on Sussex StreetHere is some straight-up value, readers. Milano’s are running a fantastic offer this week: buy any main course, get a pizza (or pasta or salad) for just €1.

So that’s two meals for the price of… Read More

Bike Week

 
June 14th, 2010

It’s time to tighten up your toe-straps, pop on the helmet and pull on your spandex, because this week is national Bike Week. Launched as part of the Government’s Bike Scheme, Bike Week will see fun cycling events taking place around the country over the next seven days.

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Fear of recession 2.0 stalls spending

 
June 11th, 2010

A new survey conducted by research firm RED C reveals that Irish consumers fear that Ireland is still facing into a prolonged period of recession, and have hit the pause button in relation to their future spending intentions.  This latest in a series of credit crunch tracking surveys carried out by RED C… Read More

MenuPages €1,000,000 restaurant voucher promotion

 
June 11th, 2010
Fancy saving money on eating out? Check out MenuPages.ie's great promotion - one million euro worth of restaurant vouchers to give away! Read More