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flag Irish households can save thousands yearly by quitting smoking, cutting alcohol, dining out less, and adopting eco-friendly habits, with savings rising in early 2025.

flag Irish households could save significantly by adopting common New Year’s resolutions, with smokers potentially saving €6,700 annually by quitting, and those cutting back on weekly beer or stout saving about €95 during Dry January. flag Rising costs for dining out and takeaways—up 25% and 30% over five years—make reducing restaurant visits a major money-saving strategy, while daily takeaway coffee prices rose 7% in the past year. flag In early 2025, Irish households increased savings to nearly 14% of income, driven by post-holiday spending. flag Growth in eco-friendly habits, including heat pumps, solar panels, and energy-efficient homes, is also yielding financial benefits. flag Electric vehicle registrations rose 38% year-on-year, plug-in hybrids 65%, and public transport use hit over 229 million journeys from January to November.

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