‘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
Househunters squeezed as banks tighten rules in Covid-19 crisisGood health of mortgage approval and stage in purchase process infected by coronavirusFri May 01 2020 - 05:20
Smart ways to gift a home without leaving a huge billSolicitors have seen a surge in advice about the best way to pass on the family homeThu Apr 30 2020 - 06:00
How coronavirus has completely changed our spending habitsWe’re spending more on groceries and cosmetics but less on commuting and childcareTue Apr 28 2020 - 05:24
A complete guide to home renovation costsInstead of asking how much will it cost, you should ask how much can you spendThu Apr 16 2020 - 00:00
Coronavirus cancellations: are you entitled to a full refund?From package holidays to city breaks and concerts to classes, how to go about getting your money backTue Apr 14 2020 - 05:34
Dublin firm matches homeowners planning refurbs with architects onlineArchly, dubbed ‘Uber for architects’, can enable design projects to advance despite coronavirus restrictionsThu Apr 09 2020 - 06:00
Coronavirus: Property rental in the jaws of the epidemicLandlords and tenants can weather it out via communication and bank and State aidTue Apr 07 2020 - 05:55
How to budget your way through financial realities of Covid-19If you have a rainy-day fund start eating into it nowTue Mar 31 2020 - 05:17
How to view, negotiate and buy a home – entirely onlineEstate agencies are utilising tech so home buyers can complete the entire process onlineThu Mar 26 2020 - 06:00
Consuming only what we need means paying less to dispose of wasteEating and drinking at home creates more domestic waste, but there are ways to limit volumes, save money and help the planetTue Mar 24 2020 - 05:35
Fixed-rate mortgages: shop around because there are deals to be hadRates have continued to fall, so anyone paying more than 2.2% should have a rethinkTue Mar 17 2020 - 05:40
Time to ditch costly TV packages and get a better dealTV, once cheaper than a night out, now comes with a hefty monthly billTue Mar 10 2020 - 05:25
Better grades mean bigger salaries - just not for girlsIn 2015 the overall gap in pay stood at 13.9%. It had risen to 14.4% in 2017. But why?Tue Mar 03 2020 - 05:20
Sealing the deal: how to buy a house at the right priceDo thorough research, be upfront about your finances and know when to play it coolThu Feb 27 2020 - 06:00
Must you pay a price for ethical investment?ESG fund reporting relies on self-disclosure by constituent companies to measure the impact it generatesTue Feb 18 2020 - 05:16
Divorce: What happens to the family home?For parting couples with property to divide, it’s complicatedThu Jan 30 2020 - 05:00
Tax and spend: What have FG done for your pocket?Fine Gael’s reign has had a price tag for all workers as well as pensioners and unwagedTue Jan 28 2020 - 05:07
Health insurance: Switch often for your financial wellbeingLoyalty to health insurers or packages is misplaced. Shop around every few yearsTue Jan 21 2020 - 05:16
