Consumer Corner On The Hard Shoulder

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.

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.

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. 

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'.

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.

Sinead Ryan of The Home Show joined David to discuss e-cars.  Are they viable?  What do you need to know?

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.

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.

Pyramid 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.

With 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.

Sinead 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.

Consumer expert Sinead Ryan joined Kieran to explain how to make your house as financially economical as possible.

Equity 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.

Frank 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.

Sinead Ryan Presenter of The Home Show joined Kieran to discuss what geo-blocking is and what to to look out for.

In this weeks consumer corner Sinead Ryan joined Kieran to discuss online scams and how best to protect yourself online.

In this weeks consumer corner Sinead Ryan joined Mark Cagney will advice on getting your tax affairs in order.

In this weeks consumer corner Sinead Ryan joined Mark to discuss the cost of fertility treatments and having a newborn.     

Consumer 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'.

We 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.