Pulling in top talent: Doggy day care, free lunches, pensions - not all perks are created equal
Everyone loves freebies at the office, but not all perks are created equal
Black Friday is nothing more than Bleak Friday when it comes to environment
Some shoppers wait all year for this event to make necessary purchases they could not otherwise afford - others are enticed to buy things they don’t need
Do you live in Kildare, Meath or Co Dublin? Then you’re likely to be in a mortgage switching sweet spot
A combination of factors can combine to put you slap bang in the middle of the zone where banks will want to give you a better mortgage rate
Moving your savings into the right bank account could earn you an extra €700 a year on a €30,000 lump sum
We can blame Irish banks for not passing on interest to savers, but we can’t blame them for our own bad planning or inertia when we don’t switch
Reusable cloth nappies vs disposables: would you put €500 a year in the bin?
Disposables are hardly without their ick factor, and the cost savings and environmental benefits of reusables are compelling
How to claim back on your health costs in Ireland - from €365 tax refund to dentistry cover
Tax relief, free consultations, the Drug Payment Scheme and private health insurance can all cut healthcare costs
Reducing emissions: A simple step you can take while driving
A primary school in Co Mayo is testing a scheme for tackling air pollution while helping parents get their kids to school without driving all the way
When’s the best time to use the dishwasher and wash clothes? The recommended periods and why wind matters
By waiting until the right time to use energy-intensive appliances, we can relieve pressure on the national grid and reduce emissions
Inheritance rules penalise people who are single and have no children
Careful planning in drawing up your will or giving during your lifetime can reduce the State’s tax take
Latte levy: ‘Now, you’d be ashamed to be seen with a disposable cup’
The Killarney Coffee Cup Project has so far prevented more than one million single-use coffee cups from reaching landfill or littering the town
Are you eligible for up to €30,000 in Government-funded retrofit works?
The energy upgrade scheme can provide thousands of euro in upgrades leading to a warmer home, lower bills and a more valuable property
How working abroad can make it easier to secure a mortgage back in Ireland
Tens of thousands of Irish people go abroad every year: many see it as a short-term plan to turbocharge their homebuying prospects
Taking voluntary redundancy or getting laid off? You need to know about your tax, welfare and pension options
With increased layoffs in the tech, pharma and finance sectors, it’s wise to know all your tax, savings and pension options
‘Everyone who tries the e-cargo bike, there is a brief panic because they can’t see the front wheel ... Suddenly, off they go’
Bike Hub is a social enterprise supported by Dublin City Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council. It wants to convince you of the merits of the eco-friendly e-cargo bike
The ‘zero option’: the popular method of saving money while still paying off your debts and a mortgage
Online banking and contactless payments make it harder to keep tracking of your day-to-day spending