How to get on top of your pension and be well prepared for retirement
Many of us are signed up to a pension plan, yet few of us really know how it’s doing
Sample the slow travel gems on our doorstep – they are better for you and the planet
Overseas holidays bring unexpected stress, but ones closer to home mean you can really relax
Over-saving may be quietly costing Irish households thousands
Despite high savings rates, investing can seem complicated and intimidating. Here are some options
What’s better for the environment – a real or a fake Christmas tree?
An artificial tree used over many years can be better for reducing emissions than buying a real one every year
What are your leave options from work if illness strikes your household this winter?
Force majeure, medical leave, compassionate leave: employees should familiarise themselves with their rights to ensure they follow the rules and, if possible, are not left out of pocket
Uncomfortable conversations about Christmas gifts can make a big difference
With a little planning you can keep the magic - just with less waste
Four steps to being clever with your smart meter
Two million of us have smart meters but most don’t use them to cut electricity bills
‘They could save €91,440’: How switching your mortgage for home renovations works
Many top up their mortgages to pay for home improvements, but few consider switching providers while they’re at it
Become a climate ambassador in 2026 and it could bring you to all kinds of places
Against the scale of a warming planet, small actions can seem futile, but conversations and local actions build towards change
‘Tis the season to be scammed: shoppers fall for rogue websites
Buying online via social media links to products have the highest incidence of fraud with 42% of users reporting they lost money
Black Friday is followed by Returns Tuesday. It’s bad for the planet
Some shoppers wait all year for Black Friday to make necessary purchases they would otherwise not be able to afford, but others are enticed to buy stuff they otherwise wouldn’t
Younger people have taken control of their finances, for better and worse
Investing from your phone has brought great advantages, but pitfalls too
Microplastics: Avoid plastic in your food and drink with these kitchen detox tips
Studies show plastics can accumulate at alarming levels in the human body, with your home kitchen among the culprits
What’s not to like about curling up in front of a cosy fire? Fine-particle air pollution
Solid fuel use is one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Ireland, posing a serious public health challenge
Moving job: be sure you don’t leave back money on the table
Leaving a job on good terms is important in a small economy but so too is getting what you have earned during your time there