Putting unused medicines in bins, toilets or down the sink is making the planet sick
Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals, often through bins or flushing, leads to contamination of water and soil
‘We love this house, but have less in our pocket every month’: Regrets over big mortgages
It’s all very well having pushing the boat out for an extra bedroom, but your quality of life may suffer
Bike theft can mean a real loss of independence for teenagers
A new scheme from Fingal County Council aims to ensure children can continue cycling despite the losses of their bikes, bringing many benefits to them and us
Free banking and edgy banter: Monzo raises the stakes for traditional bank customers
British group joins growing ranks of neo-banks but customers, for now, still seem committed to keeping some link with pillar banks
How we name plant-based dishes can increase how often they are chosen
Giving plant-based dishes more attractive names on restaurant menus can increase their appeal, research finds
How to avoid being influenced into spending your hard-earned money
On social media not all is as it seems. Here’s how to avoid being drawn into spending you don’t need
We are consuming our way into a climate crisis, and parcel delivery has speeded up the pace
Oxfam’s Postback scheme allows unwanted stuff to be taken to a charity shop straight from your door
An Irish job hunter, a LinkedIn post and a fake recruiter scam
Hours after he informed his network he was open to new opportunities, a job offer came in that was uncanny match for his skill and experience
‘One of the proudest things I’ve ever done’: The growing number of solo women first-time buyers
More women than men are buying solo, a trend that seems likely to continue
Truly circular living - one power washer at a time
Clúid Housing is helping residents to save money by offering a free lending service for infrequently used items
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