Sinopsis
Sinéad Ryan gives simple and practical ways to get the most out of your hard-earned money.
Episodios
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What supermarkets do to encourage you to spend more...
23/08/2021 Duración: 13minPricewatch 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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Consumer Corner:Pensions
16/08/2021 Duración: 12minIn 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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Consumer Corner: Back to College Costs
09/08/2021 Duración: 13minSinead 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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Are 20 year fixed rate mortgages the future?
24/05/2021 Duración: 08minThe 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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How do you haggle?
17/05/2021 Duración: 12minAs 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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Cycle To Work Scheme
12/04/2021 Duración: 12minOne 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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Switching electricity provider
29/03/2021 Duración: 11minHow 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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Pyramid Schemes Reimagined
15/03/2021 Duración: 09minPyramid schemes might seem like a thing from the past. But, a new diagram and suddenly people are falling prey to them one again. Sinead Ryan, presenter of the Home Show, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to explain how to spot, and avoid the schemes.
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What are you rights when buying a ticket for a gig?
01/03/2021 Duración: 11minWith gigs and events starting to be scheduled for later in the year, will you risk buying a ticket? If so, what are your rights should the event not go ahead or if you’re not comfortable going? Sinead Ryan, presenter of the Home Show, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to explain your rights.
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Benefit in kind
01/02/2021 Duración: 13minSinead Ryan joined Kieran for this Monday's edition of the Consumer Corner on The Hard Shoulder. This week it was all about 'Benefit in Kind' and how it relates to more of us who have been working from home.
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Consumer Corner: Making your house financially economical
18/01/2021 Duración: 12minConsumer expert Sinead Ryan joined Kieran to explain how to make your house as financially economical as possible.
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Explaining Equity Release
11/01/2021 Duración: 08minEquity Release is a way of mortgaging in retirement. Normally over 65s cannot borrow money as banks don't like lending to pensioners on fixed incomes. So is this a viable option for people? Our consumer champion Sinead Ryan explained all to Jonathan on Monday's edition of The Hard Shoulder.
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Is it a good time to be switching?
04/01/2021 Duración: 12minFrank Conway joined Kieran on Monday's edition of The Hard Shoulder to tell him why it's a good time to think about switching providers - be that for your mortgage, gas or electricity.
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Consumer Corner: Geo-Blocking
07/12/2020 Duración: 09minSinead Ryan Presenter of The Home Show joined Kieran to discuss what geo-blocking is and what to to look out for.
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Consumer Corner: Online Scamming
28/09/2020 Duración: 11minIn this weeks consumer corner Sinead Ryan joined Kieran to discuss online scams and how best to protect yourself online.
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Consumer Corner:Tax
17/08/2020 Duración: 13minIn this weeks consumer corner Sinead Ryan joined Mark Cagney will advice on getting your tax affairs in order.
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Consumer Corner: Fertility and newborns
10/08/2020 Duración: 13minIn this weeks consumer corner Sinead Ryan joined Mark to discuss the cost of fertility treatments and having a newborn.
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Weddings in the Covid era
29/06/2020 Duración: 13minConsumer expert Sinead Ryan joins Ivan to discuss. 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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Who do I complain to?
22/06/2020 Duración: 12minWe love a good moan and complain here in Ireland. However, are we misdirecting our complaints? If you have a problem with a service provider would you know where to go? Sinead Ryan, presenter of the Home Show here on Newstalk, joined Ivan for this week's Consumer Corner to share her guide for where to direct your anger, and where best to complain.