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With all the financial uncertainty in the world, it is important that everyone begins to plan for their future. SaveAFewBob talks to Gerard Sheehy, Financial Advisor, about what factors to consider when choosing a pension plan 
Why cycle to work? Well, you save time and money while getting fit and reducing your carbon footprint. And with the government's Bike to Work scheme, you've no excuse to postpone purchasing your new bike, and SaveAFewBob are here to help guide you through the process. 
Losing your job can be a very debilitating experience, one that requires a lot of adjusting to. But there are companies that can help relieve the financial strain that accompanies unemployment in some small way: SaveAFewBob is profiling one such company, Live4Less.ie 
Even though money is tight these days, you shouldn't stop doing the things that you enjoy. SaveAFewBob give you the knowhow on spending an evening in the theatre without spending a fortune... 
The National Consumer Agency last week announced the launch of 'The Economiser', a new website that aims to save consumers money on groceries, utilities, mobile phones and home phone and television packages. SaveAFewBob examines whether or not The Economiser can produce real savings 
It's high-time that you ditched the velvet drapes and gave your shag-pile the old heave-ho: SaveAFewBob has all the information on DIY courses you'll ever need. So if your drab domicile needs a revamp, read on... 
Buying a second hand bicycle can be a bit of a minefield. How do you know that your supposedly stream-lined steed isn't in fact a lemon? Save a Few Bob have the tips to help you purchase your ideal machine 
Parents who wish to avail of free pre-school places in the Early Childhood Care and Education scheme should enrol immediately. Due to adverse weather conditions, the enrolment deadline has been extended to January 29th.
The January sales are well underway, with many kick-started even before the Christmas period. Although anecdotal evidence would have it that many of you are only hitting the retail streets now given the restrictive weather conditions! Now that you have ventured out, we thought it was timely to offer you a few key tips to get the most out of the sales, particularly when it comes to your wardrobe… 
2009 was a difficult year for many. Salaries were cut, jobs were lost and debts mounted. As we look forward to a fresh financial start in 2010, the SaveAFewBob team decided to look at ways you can save money throughout the year ahead. Our money saving tips are straight forward as we want you to make rather than break your financial resolutions. 
According to a recent report by travel consultants RDC Aviation, 160,000 fewer travellers came through Dublin Airport in December 2009 compared to the same period last year. The total drop in overseas visits in the first 10 months of the year was more than 800,000 – down from 6.8 million to six million. As passenger numbers fall, Ireland must fight to keep the tourism industry afloat. 
Last week’s Budget sounded the death knell for a number of key PRSI benefits including optical, dental and aural care. The newly downsized Treatment Benefit Scheme is another blow to Irish taxpayers. While workers must continue to pay PRSI, the associated benefits have all but been erased. 
Yesterday we learnt of our financial fate for the coming 12 months. The majority of cutbacks were reported in advance so there was surprisingly little gnashing of teeth. However, for public sector workers (a fifth of the country’s workforce) and welfare recipients, the Budget confirmed their worst financial fears. 
Disposing of waste is an expensive necessity. While we can’t avoid waste management, we can avoid paying a considerable charge for a less than substantial service. In Ireland, local authorities have been challenged by an increasing number of private companies entering the waste management sector. 
At SaveAFewBob, we love hearing about easy and effective ways to save money. So, we were pretty pleased when we discovered the Christmas budget planner featured on ItsYourMoney.ie. 
Long before our traditional ‘hard currency’ existed, barter or ‘swopping’ served as a societal mechanism for acquiring the things we needed – in exchange for the things we didn’t. As the term ‘cold hard cash’ takes on an almost deathly pallor in today’s… 
Back to school time is always a particularly expensive time of the year for parents but in the current difficult economic climate many parents are looking for ways to save money on school costs. Schooldays.ie has highlighted some tips on how you might save money. 
Ladies (and gentlemen who appreciate a healthy glow) you can’t get a better offer than this! As seen in this morning’s Herald AM, Vani-T are providing free spray tan’s tomorrow to members of the public 
ALMOST half of the savings of households sit in demand deposit accounts, with much of this money earning little or nothing. 
When trying to save a few bob in the area of technology, your computer is a powerful tool to have at your disposal. Most people have access to the internet in their home, but are not aware of the many ways they could be saving money every day. Below are some handy tips to use. It is not a universal list, but if you can pick up a few ideas it will be well worth the time taken to read it. 
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