Can a will made overseas delay probate of an Irish estate indefinitely?
Where there is a will, the Succession Act allows six years, starting from the date of the death, to claim entitlement
What are the best mortgage options in Ireland right now?
People coming off a fixed rate need to consider their options carefully as interest rates are expected to rise from next week
‘My husband has died and our home is in both our names. Do I have to notify the Land Registry?’
Changing names on your legal property folio is not compulsory but it does make a lot of sense for you and your family
The ‘two good salaries but still broke’ problem: What’s behind it and what can you do?
Tax, children, new mortgage, lifestyle creep or bad planning: the many reasons you can feel the pinch
‘I’m an American, can I live in Ireland for six months of the year?’
Approval to stay in the State beyond a short-stay tourist visa is governed by very specific rules
‘If you batch cook, he will batch-eat the whole lot in one sitting’: The real cost of raising teenagers
School bills, sports and the subsequent medical costs, food and pocket money all mount up to put pressure on household finances
‘I have been left a property with a sibling. They want to keep it, I want to sell’
Whether you sell the home and split the proceeds, or one sibling buys the other out – try not to bring solicitors into the equation
Is the new guy earning more than you? New pay rules will reveal the truth
Job ads will now have to provide salary details in move that is especially expected to benefit women workers under EU directive
Financial literacy: how do you score?
As the Government launches a five-year National Financial Literacy strategy, more than four in 10 of us struggle with managing money day to day
Could a bridging loan take the pain out of buying your next home?
Bridging loans are back in the Irish market and can smooth the process of moving home but they come at a significant cost
How a cargo bike can save you a fortune in motoring costs
A cargo bike is cheaper to run than a car and can be faster on short trips to school and shops
This is my last environment column for The Irish Times and I’ve radicalised myself
None of my own small changes is going to save the planet, but everyday choices and habits of individuals do matter
How ‘post-luxury’ became the latest wealth fad
The days of conspicuous consumption appear to have passed for now
Clubs can help parents swap to save money when it comes to pricey sports gear
Buying new kit for growing kids is expensive. Swapping can also help cut huge textile imports as well as costs
How to manage family finances after a separation
Transparency, planning and consideration are essential for parents who need to remember the focus must be on what works for the children