Stay-at-home parents too often forgotten when it comes to measuring their value
Families need to put insurance and pension cover in place to make sure illness or death does not create a financial crisis
Irish people tend to underestimate impact of meat-free diet on our carbon footprint
How much time we spend talking about climate change measures may be key to better understanding
Is a do-er upper a good option for Ireland’s first-time buyers or a money trap?
The availability of people to do the work and not knowing the ultimate cost are the things that terrify potential buyers
Lent offers a chance to develop a habit good for your pocket and for the planet
With food prices escalating as they are, freezing eggs for a year could even be an act of financial hedging
The price of love: you won’t buy a house together with vibes
Money can be a sensitive subject but failure to be open and honest about it can see your relationship heading for the rocks
Good vibes payoff: Chase that helper’s high with a beach clean up
The #2MinuteBeachClean is a simple idea – take just two minutes to pick up litter when at the beach
How much should you gift for a wedding?
What’s generous, what’s a bit stingy – and when does “thoughtful” tip into “too much”?
Going fossil fuel-free at home: what will it cost and can it save you money?
Government has moved away from ‘all or nothing’ approach to grant aid that made energy upgrades unaffordable for many families
Know your values when it comes to managing your money
Saving can be a lot harder if you don’t know what you’re putting money aside for
When it comes to discarding used batteries, there’s a right way and a dangerous way
Batteries are considered hazardous and require special handling. The good news is they can be recycled for free
Motherhood after 40: Why are women having children at an older age, and why does it matter?
Pregnancy over 40 would once have raised an eyebrow, but not any more. For an increasing number of parents, having a child when they are older is no accident
How much is too much to spend on a car? A financial guide to buying a new vehicle
Buying too much car can lead to big money problems. Here’s how to avoid them
What to do with unwanted gifts - including the ones you haven’t bought yet
Before you buy, think of the resources, energy and pollution that go into making and transporting those reindeer head slippers
Looking to borrow or switch your mortgage? Competition between lenders makes now a good time
‘If you’re paying anything over 3.5% on your home loan and have €150,000 or more left on it, you need to have a conversation with a mortgage broker’