Consumer Column News Today

For anyone needing legal advice, there is the idea that you could be sitting across the table from the likes of Harvey from the TV show Suits discussing your needs in a fancy office. However, the reality is usually much different.

"We want to protect our skin from the sun and ensure we give our children the absolute best protection from the rays but whats with the various prices of suncream?"

Do you know how much politicians get paid? 

The Government said it was introducing the measure to help people affected by interest rate hikes and they say that around 208,000 households can claim the money. 

"Money can often be a tricky topic to navigate in any relationship, be it new or old. There are many issues that will crop up as a relationship evolves and even in the early days money can be a big aspect of relationship success."

"It’s those little ‘tips’ that can cause frustration and anxiety and knowing what to do afterwards can be tricky. We always hear about not touching your ‘no claims bonus’.  Protect it at all costs."

"Loyalty schemes are a big deal for supermarkets and figures show that nearly three-quarters of Irish shoppers are signed up to some loyalty programme in the major stores - however, supermarkets are not offering these schemes because they care about you as a person..."

"In addition to the Click and Collect offerings at the supermarkets there are also options for home delivery and most of the supermarkets offer this service also."

The value and the magic of the annual Santa visit has very much survived amid the rapid commercialisation of Christmas - the old saying about a picture saying a thousand words can be true when looking back over old Santa pictures.

In the 90s it was the dishwasher that was the hot new kitchen item, followed by the American fridge and now the air fryer is coming out front. Hot on its heels, however, is the boiling water tap, which could take the crown next year.