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 enrolmentTue Dec 02 2025 - 06:00
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 scrutinySat Nov 29 2025 - 06:00
Free flights for cornflakes? How to use your Tesco points with Aer LingusAs supermarkets battle for customers, some are offering broader options in how you can use your loyalty programme pointsTue Nov 25 2025 - 05:00
How to earn six figures – and still qualify for affordable housingGovernment is ramping up its affordable schemes, but is the offering as good as it sounds? Tue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but lab-grown choice makes for tricky two-track marketIf travelling to buy diamonds, jewel valuer Carol Clarke warns buyers to be wary as fraud can be common and mistakes costlyTue Nov 11 2025 - 05:00
What went wrong with the reits that allowed people invest in property?At a time when Ireland is still hunting for international investment, real-estate investment trusts have fallen from favour Tue Nov 04 2025 - 05:00
A look inside Ireland’s only death museum: ‘We’ve had some slight wobbles from people’At the Irish Wake Museum in Waterford you’ll see death masks, mourning jewellery and dentures made from real teeth. Just watch out for Auntie Nora upstairs!Fri Oct 31 2025 - 05:00
Local Property Tax: Some bills will double, others will go down. Find out what you’ll paySome homeowners will see their bills more than double, but others will pay less next yearTue Oct 28 2025 - 06:00
Should you still buy gold? The ‘insane’ rush may have some way to goThe price of gold has surged by more than 60% this year alone to a succession of record highs as investors and central banks pile in Tue Oct 21 2025 - 05:00
How house-buyers can borrow more than four times their income Borrowing power can be boosted in various ways, including pitching for an exception and using Child BenefitTue Oct 14 2025 - 05:00
Families worse off, pensioners get a boost: All the winners and losers of Budget 2026Pensioners are biggest winners while highest earners lose up to €10Tue Oct 07 2025 - 18:04
Getting into debt over a takeaway: The risks and benefits of buy-now, pay-later Klarna, which went public last month, said about 13.6% of its revenue comes from late payment, or so-called ‘snooze fees’Tue Oct 07 2025 - 05:00
Irish people earn more than in 2015, but are we richer? Let’s crunch the numbersGovernments have consistently sought to lower the income tax burden but some groups are doing better than othersTue Sept 30 2025 - 05:00
‘Perfect storm’: New-home buyers locked out of Government schemes as prices soarHome buyers are struggling to pay deposits and find a house that qualifies for Government incentives. But could change be on the way? Wed Sept 24 2025 - 05:30
Should medical card holders still get a break on tax?When USC was introduced, temporary relief was put in place for most medical card holders; 14 years later it is still in place Tue Sept 23 2025 - 05:00
How Irish restaurants are changing to stay afloat: ‘Less people are going out. Thursday is the new Friday’Rising food costs, challenging wages, and expensive leases – restaurants are facing a perfect storm. Can they thrive or simply surviveSat Sept 20 2025 - 05:31
Your local credit union needs you! How to become a volunteerNew Central Bank rules will see many credit union stalwarts forced to stand down next year, and volunteers will be needed to replace themTue Sept 16 2025 - 05:00
Budget 2026: What can we expect?With a VAT cut for the hospitality sector on the cards, the question is how much will be available to help the cost of livingTue Sept 09 2025 - 05:00
Want to retire early in Ireland? These are five habits of people who doPlanning ahead is critical as is taking a realistic approach to your likely income and expenses if you are going to quit working earlyTue Sept 02 2025 - 05:00
Four things you’ll love about being in your 50s in Ireland – and one you won’t You’re not quite in the golden years yet, but there are still a good few advantages to be hadTue Aug 26 2025 - 06:00
Auction house treasure hunters: one attic had a Paul Henry painting that sold for €50,000-€60,000How best to go about sorting through the rubbish to find the cash in the attic? Prominent auctioneers adviseTue Jul 15 2025 - 05:00
Taking time out for children can hit your chances of getting the full state pension: here’s how to close the gapIt could be worth about €15,000 a year if you get it in full – but many women still miss out. Don’t let this be youTue Jul 08 2025 - 05:09
I can sell my old furniture back to Ikea? How does that work, how much can I get? Here’s how you can get as much as half back on that old Ikea furniture that’s clogging up your homeSun Jul 06 2025 - 05:00
Thinking of private school for your children? Better start saving nowWhen should you start saving? ‘When a child is born’Tue Jul 01 2025 - 05:00
The D4 farmers: Why the rich are buying up land to avoid inheritance tax Rules to limit use of relief for tax planning are on the way but have not yet been activated Tue Jun 24 2025 - 05:00
How much will it cost you to go to Wimbledon?From just €35 for a grounds pass to in excess of €3,000 for a debenture seat, what are your options to watch Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff in SW19?Tue Jun 17 2025 - 05:00
Wyeth manufacturing facility in Limerick hits the market for €22mHigh-spec manufacturing facility will be available from March 2026, following the closure of the infant formula plantWed Jun 11 2025 - 05:55
More than 1,100 acres of forestry in Clare and Galway for in excess of €5mMost of the forests have been planted with Sitka spruceWed Jun 11 2025 - 05:45
Ballylusk Quarry offers ready-to-go business opportunity at €4.25mWicklow-based operation produces distinctive Ballylusk gravel popular with landscape gardeners Wed Jun 11 2025 - 05:30
Landlord tax returns hit by Revenue technical glitchWatch out for teething issues with new landlord relief, which promises a reduction in tax owed by as much as €3,400Tue Jun 10 2025 - 05:00
Refurbished distribution warehouse in north Dublin available to letThe unit in the Airways Industrial Estate has been extensively modernisedMon Jun 09 2025 - 05:25
Former Eir headquarters in Citywest for sale2022 Bianconi Avenue is quoting €9m, having been on the market in 2022 for €37mWed Jun 04 2025 - 15:22
HSE acquires Swords site and offices for more than €20m for new primary care centreFormer Hertz facility in Seatown is close to proposed stop on new Metrolink transport serviceWed Jun 04 2025 - 06:00
Trulioo signs up for third floor offices at Scotch HouseCanadian verification company joins MD7 at office space on Dublin’s Burgh QuayWed Jun 04 2025 - 05:40
Prime industrial and development site in Athlone for €7.3mWith a quality tenant profile, an attractive yield and significant development possibilities, the site is expected to attract strong interestWed Jun 04 2025 - 05:35
My first job: How much will I earn – and will I be taxed?You most likely won’t pay tax, provided you follow our steps. And if you do get hit with emergency tax, here’s how to claim it backTue Jun 03 2025 - 05:00
Thinking of investing? The good news is that it has got easierThe arrival of Royal London and several online players with more transparent charging structures is shaking up the market, and hopefully much-needed taxation changes will accelerate changeTue May 27 2025 - 05:00
How much can I earn and still qualify for social housing?A single person can earn more than €50,000 and still qualify for social housing and a new cohort is seeking State support as prices keep rising Tue May 20 2025 - 05:00
Keeping your nest egg safe: is it time to increase the level of protection?Savings of up to €100,000 are currently protected but the UK is considering raising this to around €128,000Tue May 13 2025 - 05:00
Inheritance tax: How to avoid leaving your loved ones with a hefty billManaging your estate in a way that reduces potential taxes is a good idea but make sure you can afford it and will not need those funds later in lifeTue May 06 2025 - 05:00
Want an airport upgrade? Getting business class seats or valet parking doesn’t have to break the bankGetting business class seats or valet parking doesn’t have to break the bankTue Apr 29 2025 - 05:33
Would you buy a house at a big discount if it came with a catch?It’s a risk, but buying a house with a life interest on it can pay off Wed Apr 16 2025 - 06:00
Approved retirement funds: What is an ARF and how much will it cost me?Understanding the cost elements of managing your pension fund will allow you to make a better decision on how it is invested Tue Apr 15 2025 - 05:00
New unemployment benefit is up to €450 a week - but will you pay tax on it?Updated Jobseeker’s Benefit will be paid on the basis of your previous salary - though the amount will reduce over its 39-week durationTue Apr 08 2025 - 05:00
Ireland’s remote islands: Only 29 apply for €84,000 grant aimed at attracting residentsNumbers moving under Our Living Islands scheme to places like Arranmore is less than expectedWed Apr 02 2025 - 06:00
Half a million euro for a ‘moderate’ retirement? The lump sums you need to saveLong-fingering investment in a pension or putting too little aside can dramatically affect your income in retirementTue Apr 01 2025 - 05:00
One in three Irish parents saving for their children, not themselvesCentral Bank report shows Ireland’s savings rate at 13.8%, higher than 10 years ago, but still below the euro zone averageTue Mar 25 2025 - 05:00
Why is it so hard to buy a one-bed apartment in Ireland?Few developers cater to the market for single people and banks often require higher depositsTue Mar 18 2025 - 05:00
I met my younger self for coffee – and this is the financial advice I gaveGiven what they know now, some top financial experts offer advice to younger people on making key financial decisionsTue Mar 11 2025 - 06:00
Ireland ‘actively hindering its citizens from building wealth and securing their future’Exit tax, deemed disposal and different rules on different products conspire to deter people from adopting sensible investment habits, consultation hearsTue Mar 04 2025 - 05:00
