Back-garden bars: How to build or buy one, and what it costsSave on babysitters and taxis with a professionally installed set-up or home-made hutSat May 29 2021 - 06:00
‘When I came to America, I wasn’t aware of how systemic racism is’Wild Geese: Fionnuala O’SullivanFri May 28 2021 - 05:19
What state are Ireland’s 62,000 holiday homes in post-lockdown?For owners revisiting their properties after lockdown, some surprises may awaitSat May 08 2021 - 06:00
Pandemic divorces: ‘Because of lockdown, they can’t tolerate it any longer’Relationships already under strain hit breaking point under lockdownSat May 01 2021 - 06:00
‘For many people, plastic surgery is not about vanity at all’Wild Geese: Plastic surgeon Nora Nugent, Sussex, EnglandFri Apr 30 2021 - 05:37
‘I would like my kids to grow up supporting the Swiss football team’Wild Geese: communications consultant Eoghan O’Sullivan lives with his British wife outside GenevaFri Apr 23 2021 - 04:44
‘I fell in love with the city when I came on a short-term posting’Wild Geese: Eamonn Murphy, TokyoFri Apr 16 2021 - 05:32
Which way are house prices heading? Depends on the dataProspective homebuyers may be raring to go, but house price predictions can be misleadingThu Apr 01 2021 - 06:00
How to buy a fixer-upper and not get burnedFactors such as access, layout and even tricky neighbours can all add headaches and costThu Mar 18 2021 - 06:00
Raglan Road in Disney World leads to new frontiers for musical Byrne familyWild Geese: Tommy Byrne, FloridaFri Mar 12 2021 - 05:26
Ireland in the 1980s ‘lost interest in people like me’Wild Geese: Hugh O’Donnell, BermudaFri Mar 05 2021 - 05:55
What a work-from-home space should cost: Converted attic, garden office or spare roomThe home office is here to stay. How can you adapt your home to make it work?Thu Mar 04 2021 - 06:00
Moving to a right-sized home: What are your options?Older people may like to move to a home adapted for their needs with supportTue Mar 02 2021 - 05:11
How to choose and buy the perfect apartment in IrelandApartment living makes sense for many, but do your homework to avoid headachesThu Feb 18 2021 - 06:00
How to bring up baby without breaking the bankHaving a new baby is costly but, with proper planning, you can minimise the expenseTue Feb 16 2021 - 05:41
First-time buyer in 2021? Here’s how to avoid rookie mistakesHow to sort the financial side and anticipate hidden costsThu Jan 28 2021 - 06:00
What does the latest lockdown mean for property buyers and sellers?Demand, supply, mortgages, viewings: everything you need to know about the market in 2021Thu Jan 14 2021 - 06:05
‘My waitressing job was paying the bills so I could afford to work at the theatre’Wild Geese: Pauline Turley is the vice-chair of the Irish Arts Center in New YorkFri Jan 08 2021 - 05:01
‘We wanted to build a global organisation, but build it in Carlow’Interview: David Walsh, HaloCareSat Dec 12 2020 - 05:55
Why living together could cost you tens of thousands of euroSharing a home without legal protection of marriage can lead to huge financial falloutThu Dec 10 2020 - 06:00
It’s lit: Irish candlemakers boom through lockdown gloomScented candles are big business and small Irish makers are reaping the rewardsSat Dec 05 2020 - 06:00
‘Make plans but don’t hold on to them too seriously’Wild Geese: Rebecca Kelly’s maths degree opened many doors, including one to NYCFri Nov 27 2020 - 05:20
Healthcare start-up by Netwatch founders helps elderly stay living independentlyIrish firm HaloCare’s software tracks and interprets movement and health at homeWed Nov 25 2020 - 04:59
Electrical ‘leakage’: How NovoGrid aims to combat wastage from the gridGridBoost, an initiative by the UCD spinout firm, is aimed at wind farm ownersThu Nov 19 2020 - 05:25
How to futureproof your home for the new normalRemote working, adult children at home and greater longevity – time to rethink our homesThu Nov 05 2020 - 06:00
Small businesses: take your first step online in just 15 minutesWhether Covid-19 has closed your doors or not, make sure customers can find you onlineThu Nov 05 2020 - 05:45
What to consider if older person or loved one needs care at homeAugust figures show 4,030 people assessed are on waiting list for supportTue Oct 20 2020 - 05:44
Interest in coastal cottages doubles as online property searches surge 50%Searches for homes valued at less than €100,000 increase six-foldThu Oct 15 2020 - 19:20
How Irish overseas are hastening their return homeMany Irish emigrants are looking to move homeThu Oct 15 2020 - 06:10
Moving back to Ireland: ‘We were devastated by the Brexit vote’Clare and John Duffin are among the expats accelerating their return to IrelandThu Oct 15 2020 - 06:00
Switching your mortgage could see you keep €200 a month in your walletAvant Money has brought fresh competition to the Irish lending marketTue Oct 13 2020 - 05:52
Fair Deal nursing home scheme and the family home: how does it work?The contribution isn’t the same for everyone – the better off you are, the more you will payThu Oct 01 2020 - 06:15
Probate is changing: What does that mean for you?Revenue will want a lot more information on beneficiaries under new processTue Sept 29 2020 - 05:42
House insurance: save yourself money by reviewing your policyTaking a little time and effort when renewing your policy can save you money and a lot of heartacheTue Sept 22 2020 - 05:06
In the market for a dog? Here’s what it’s likely to costA dog is for life, not just a pandemic, and the outlay can quickly ratchet upTue Sept 15 2020 - 05:09
Working from home: Who pays your heating bills this winter?Home workers have been absorbing some of the costs of employers, and the coming winter will see these ratchet upTue Sept 08 2020 - 05:04
Does property make sense as a pension punt?There are smarter more efficient ways to buy property through a pension structureThu Sept 03 2020 - 06:00
How to arrange a funeral and keep the costs within reasonA basic funeral can cost anywhere from €2,950 to €7,500, according to an insurer’s reviewTue Sept 01 2020 - 05:14
What's the most important item on your insurance policy?If the worst happens, the right policy will keep a roof over heads and bills paidTue Aug 25 2020 - 05:40
Costs of third-level education provide hard lessons for studentsThe Covid-19 pandemic has changed the calculations for many seeking grantsTue Aug 18 2020 - 05:19
Divorce: What will it cost and can you afford it?Family home, maintenance and pension among the difficult issues to sort outTue Aug 11 2020 - 05:38
It is never too early to talk about saving for ChristmasOnly 20 weeks left before the biggest shopping period of the yearTue Aug 04 2020 - 05:27
Owning an Irish holiday home is coming into its own. But how much will it cost?If your plan is to rent a holiday home to cover running costs, do the sums firstTue Jul 28 2020 - 05:34
The Government plans 500,000 greener homes. What does that mean for you?Ireland is set to retrofit 500,000 homes and install 400,000 heat pumps by 2030Thu Jul 23 2020 - 06:00
How parents can cut looming costs of childcareChildcare in Ireland is expensive - but there are grants and subsidies to help ease the burdenTue Jul 21 2020 - 05:43
If it’s safe to do so, could this be the time to spend for Ireland?Not only are you rewarding yourself after a tough time, but you are supporting the drive for economic recoveryTue Jul 14 2020 - 05:01
On your bike: Good-value areas to buy a home a short cycle from central DublinHouse hunters who are prepared to pedal should try these newly connected city areasThu Jul 09 2020 - 06:00
How to save money while helping to save the planetBudget-friendly green moves include using a e-bike and reducing food wasteTue Jul 07 2020 - 05:35
Farewell to the city: Is it time to move to a house in the country?Remote working, cheaper housing, cleaner air: there’s a lot to be said for quitting the cityThu Jun 11 2020 - 06:00
Property market: Is now the time to buy?House prices, number of buyers and mortgage lending are being shaped by Covid-19Thu May 14 2020 - 06:00
