How to earn up to six figures by planting trees in Ireland
Grants, premium payments and tax relief can make forestry an appealing investment option, assuming you can buy the land at a reasonable price
Rent now, buy later: A new model for purchasing a home
Aimed at those who can’t afford to buy, or are without mortgage approval, scheme offers opportunity to move from renter to owner
‘Not a silver bullet’: How new short-term loans might impact the Irish housing market
As Bank of Ireland readies its new product for people trading down, we take a look at the return of bridging finance to the Irish market
‘Impossibly unaffordable’: The cities more expensive than Dublin to buy a home – and the cheaper alternatives
Survey suggests London, Edinburgh, Auckland and Sydney are among cities that are less affordable than Ireland
Saving in Ireland in 2026: Five savings available to counteract PRSI rise and inflation
With few savings on offer from October’s budget, you will have to rely on your own financial nous this year
Post-Christmas to-do list: Move your savings, call your health insurer, review your mortgage
It pays to take the time to make sure the money you earn is working as hard for you as possible
Is now the time to buy a house in Ireland or should you wait?
As the year comes to an end, many putative home buyers may be wondering should they stick or twist
How a 50-year mortgage could help fix Ireland’s housing crisis
Donald Trump is a fan of 50-year mortgages but would they work in Ireland?
Jewellery insurance: Having something insured for €20,000 doesn’t mean that’s what you’ll get back
Read the small print where insurers can reserve right to source replacement ring or offer only the cost price not the insured value
‘He was so kind, with such twinkly sparkly eyes’: Tributes paid to Hugh Wallace
The architect and TV host developed lasting friendships with many homeowners he worked with on the RTÉ show
Auto-enrolment pensions are almost here but are some employers trying to game the system?
Reports suggest some employers are trying to sign staff up to occupational schemes at lower rates than would be offered by auto enrolment
Aimee Connolly: ‘I’m not ready to sell – I want to be a top 10 global beauty brand’
The founder of Sculpted by Aimee is leading the Irish beauty boom, but scaling a global brand means bigger ambitions and bigger scrutiny
Free flights for cornflakes? How to use your Tesco points with Aer Lingus
As supermarkets battle for customers, some are offering broader options in how you can use your loyalty programme points
How to earn six figures – and still qualify for affordable housing
Government is ramping up its affordable schemes, but is the offering as good as it sounds?
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but lab-grown choice makes for tricky two-track market
If travelling to buy diamonds, jewel valuer Carol Clarke warns buyers to be wary as fraud can be common and mistakes costly