Episodes

  • What supermarkets do to encourage you to spend more...

    What supermarkets do to encourage you to spend more...
    Aug 23 2021
    Pricewatch Editor for The Irish Times Conor Pope joined Anton to fill him in on some of the tricks of the supermarket trade that make it more likely for you to spend more while you're there.
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    13 mins
  • Consumer Corner:Pensions

    Consumer Corner:Pensions
    Aug 16 2021
    In this week's Consumer Corner Kieran was joined by Conor Pope to take a closer look at pensions.   Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
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    12 mins
  • Consumer Corner: Back to College Costs

    Consumer Corner: Back to College Costs
    Aug 9 2021
    Sinead Ryan Consumer Expert joined Kieran with all you need to know about budgeting for hitting the books at third level without breaking the bank. 
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    13 mins
  • Are 20 year fixed rate mortgages the future?

    Are 20 year fixed rate mortgages the future?
    May 24 2021
    The 20 year fixed rate mortgage has just landed on the Irish market. Presenter of 'The Home Show' Sinead Ryan, joined Kieran to discuss what it means for home buyers and for lenders. The Hard Shoulder Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    8 mins
  • How do you haggle?

    How do you haggle?
    May 17 2021
    As retail further opened up on Monday, presenter of 'The Home Show' Sinead Ryan joined Kieran to tell him you might be able to haggle the price down on certain products and services.
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    12 mins
  • E-Cars

    E-Cars
    May 3 2021
    Sinead Ryan of The Home Show joined David to discuss e-cars.  Are they viable?  What do you need to know?
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    8 mins
  • Cycle To Work Scheme

    Cycle To Work Scheme
    Apr 12 2021
    One of the upshots of the pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns has been the reduction in traffic on the roads making them a bit more friendly to cyclists. However, if you’re looking to get on your bike, there are costs involved. The Home Show's Sinead Ryan joined Kieran for the Consumer Corner, to go through the facts and figures involved.
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    12 mins
  • Switching electricity provider

    Switching electricity provider
    Mar 29 2021
    How much could you save by just switching one bill? Sinead Ryan joined Kieran to give some tips, and to guide us through how to swap to a cheaper energy provider.
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    12 mins