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Drugs lottery
SAVE €3 to €4 on every €10 you spend on prescription medicine, claim the ads promoting the latest price cuts from the big drug companies.
Cutting costs on your medication
General practitioners often claim that patients don't feel they've had value for money from a doctor's visit if they don't get a prescription.
ECB may hold off rate rise
THE European Central Bank may not raise rates this year.
Debt lifeline for thousands in bank repossession ban
STRUGGLING mortgage holders were thrown a lifeline last night when banks, building societies and subprime lenders were ordered to wait a year before moving to repossess a home.
Call for code that will prevent banks mis-selling to elderly
A CODE of conduct should be put in place to stop financial firms mis-selling to the elderly, the Consumers' Association of Ireland (CAI) said.
Families tackle credit debt as they brace for income squeeze
CONSUMERS are slashing their credit card spending as they tighten their belts for huge reductions in overall income.
Charlie Weston: Near-sighted move defeats purpose of worker PRSI
You have to wonder what Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) is other than just another tax following the move in the Budget to fillet the benefits you get from it.
Your Money: Crossed wires
You might assume that, as with any service, price and value would be the main determining factors in deciding which fixed broadband package to opt for.
Fast-growing service boasts broader choice
If you want fast broadband, what are the options? Obviously your choice will depend on where you live as well as price and value, but here are some of the fastest options, according to ComReg’s price comparison website, Callcosts.ie
Hibernian cuts plan cost
HIBERNIAN Aviva Health is reducing the cost of its Level 2 Hospital Plan back to the price it was prior to an increase announced last October.
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• Fight back against high insurance premiums
THE insurance industry is trying to avoid the impact of the recession by ripping off its customers.
• Five years ago, we had economic balance but all is not as it appears
THERE comes a point in life when one becomes convinced that they did things better in the old days. The arguments in favour of this proposition seem quite overwhelming but, since one heard one's parents and grandparents say the same thing, the best policy seems not to mention it -- or at least mention it as little as possible.
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• Brian's star turn in Europe
A GLIMMER of hope emerged for the economy last week. Good news from Europe, if not from the home patch.
