Organising a ‘walking bus’ can save time and money and improve kids’ healthJust 24% of children travel to school on foot these days, a fall from 45% in 1986 – Ireland’s little walkers have become passengersSun Aug 11 2024 - 06:00
‘Horses have made me the person I am today. They are exceptionally smart animals’What I Do: Ashleigh Skillen is head groom to Greg Broderick at BallypatrickFri Aug 09 2024 - 05:00
In your 30s? It’s time to get serious about your pensionThe power of compounding is key to building a pension pot and it means how long something is invested for is probably more important than how much is investedWed Aug 07 2024 - 05:00
How to beat fuel increases: seven tips to cut your costs and help save the planetCarbon taxes are pushing petrol and diesel costs up. Besides going electric, are there other ways to save?Mon Aug 05 2024 - 06:00
A concierge, games rooms, gym and more: benefits of build-to-rent apartments – if you can afford €4,000+ a monthThe apartments can be modern and low maintenance but you may have to pay extra for car parking and be tied into a certain utility providerWed Jul 31 2024 - 06:00
Looking for family activities for the summer? Here are some budget-friendly optionsWhether you are caring for your children this summer, or paying someone else to do it, childcare is hitting your household financesTue Jul 30 2024 - 06:00
Music festival tents: can you save money while saving the planet?A discarded tent typically uses the same amount of plastic as nearly 9,000 plastic straws, 200 plastic bottles or 22 Coldplay LPsSat Jul 27 2024 - 06:00
Is retrofitting your home worth the money?Do the savings, grants and growing list of discounts unlocked by a higher BER justify the the costs of retrofitting your home?Fri Jul 26 2024 - 11:57
Are you and your partner financially compatible? Here’s how to protect yourself, and stay in loveBeing comfortable with each other’s approach to money before things get serious can save heartache, experts sayWed Jul 24 2024 - 06:00
If you’ve got a dirty car, drive it with pridePolluted run-off from car washes can end up in rivers, streams, the sea and in groundwaterSun Jul 21 2024 - 06:00
Birr Castle’s head gardener: ‘We see leaves coming out in December. That is totally not normal’What I Do: Shane Hollywood is head gardener at Birr CastleFri Jul 19 2024 - 05:00
The cost of owning a dog: Purchase, licence, dog-sitting, insurance, vets and cremationThe cost of pet food, visits to the vet, a dog licence, and the price of insurance all need to be totted up before you consider getting a dogWed Jul 17 2024 - 06:00
The pros and cons of buying a Celtic Tiger-era apartmentWith landlords exiting and new landlords turned off by rent caps, buyers for second-hand apartments are facing less competitionMon Jul 15 2024 - 06:00
‘There is a great sense of satisfaction’: How to save money on clothes Save money, save the planet: The endless cycle of clothes shopping is causing water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and landfillSun Jul 14 2024 - 06:00
Freezing your eggs is expensive, not without risk and comes with no guarantees: here’s how to navigate the marketIf you’re thinking of having a baby and want to get your eggs frozen, study the market carefully and bear in mind that success is not guaranteedWed Jul 10 2024 - 06:00
Do plastic chopping boards shed microplastics into food?Save money, save the planet: Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces, less than 5mm in diameter, that have been found in the air, water, soil and sandMon Jul 08 2024 - 06:00
Thinking about moving jobs? Here’s how to get the salary you deserveInterrogating why you want to leave your current job will help you recognise a good offerWed Jul 03 2024 - 06:00
The best and safest ways to deal with unused paintSave money, save the planet: Acrylic paints contribute to the large amount of microplastics in waterways and have been found in human bloodstreams and breastmilkSat Jun 29 2024 - 06:00
Pay off your credit card, invest in your pension - here’s what you can do with your monthly mortage savingsPaying off credit card debt, topping up your pension or saving for a rainy day are among the options for mortgage holders who find they now more money in their pockets following the recent ECB rate cutFri Jun 28 2024 - 10:32
Stop using fabric softener – your clothes will be just as clean, if not even cleanerClothes not smelling like ‘morning silkwood’ or any other AI-named ‘fragrances’ is something we can live withoutSun Jun 23 2024 - 06:00
‘My mother said: I would be proud to be buried in a coffin that you made’What I Do: Martin Boyle makes green coffins out of willow in Co DonegalFri Jun 21 2024 - 05:00
How to stop junk mail coming through your letterboxReduce unwanted flyers coming through your letterbox and lighten your green bin with these tipsSun Jun 16 2024 - 06:00
‘Has being a dad changed me? Yes’: Tom Dunne, Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Graham Knox on fatherhoodTo celebrate Father’s Day, we talk to some well-known dads about becoming fathers and navigating parenthoodSun Jun 16 2024 - 05:00
Would you buy a home seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau?Ex-council houses, country homes, apartments, plots of land, mobile homes and industrial premises are all up for grabs at auction on behalf of the StateMon Jun 10 2024 - 05:45
How to have a more eco-friendly barbecueLet the garden grow wild, avoid balloons and forgo the red meatSun Jun 09 2024 - 06:00
Flushing old medicines down the toilet can make the planet sick, so how should you dispose of them?Take your out-of-date pills and unused potions to dedicated disposal services, and always finish your course of antibioticsSun Jun 02 2024 - 06:00
Can we finally say goodbye to shaming women for letting their hair go grey?A new generation of women are reclaiming time, power and money by allowing their natural locks to shine throughSat Jun 01 2024 - 05:00
Children’s birthday party bags are a scourge. Here are some alternativesThe single-use plastic bags and bits quickly end up in the bin or the Hoover so why do we do it?Sat May 25 2024 - 05:45
What’s the right mortgage protection for you?Age, illness, cost and the potential to switch are all factors to consider when looking at optionsFri May 24 2024 - 12:01
Mayo property matchmaking scheme links buyers with vacant homesThe county has one of the highest vacant property rates, and the council is pulling out all the stops to fix itFri May 24 2024 - 06:00
Third-generation shoemaker: ‘When my grandfather started out, they were repairing a thousand pairs a week’What I Do: Michael Tutty is a shoemaker in Naas, Co KildareFri May 24 2024 - 05:30
Save money, save the planet: How to dry your clothes fasterThere are also lots of other things you can do to make drying clothes cheaper and kinder to the environmentSun May 19 2024 - 06:00
How to be self-disciplined: ‘Choose what you want most over what you want now’Letting people know you don’t want to be disturbed and having an accountability partner can keep you focused on your long-term goalsSun May 12 2024 - 06:00
Buying a bank: closed rural branches being transformed into homesBank buildings are usually well-maintained, centrally located and have stylish period features, and grants are available to convert them to homesWed May 08 2024 - 06:00
What age are you? How much did that cost?: Here’s how to deal with intrusive questionsWe all know one – a newsgather, a data-seeking busybody – who has a knack for ambushing with questionsSun May 05 2024 - 06:00
A three-day family trip around Co Waterford: ‘the most amazingest day ever’ is the kids’ verdictsFor holidaymakers in search of fun activities, tasty dining and a chance to connect with history, Waterford is an ideal, family friendly optionSun May 05 2024 - 05:00
Hosting language students can boost your family’s financesYou need to pay attention to the cost of an extra person or two around the house but rent-a-room relief means anything you earn should be tax freeFri May 03 2024 - 10:34
Is Dublin still an option for first-time buyers?People who grew up in the capital used to be able to live within reach of family, but for many that ship has sailedMon Apr 29 2024 - 06:00
How to praise children: Don’t link ideas of being ‘good’ with being quiet and compliant Parents should focus on praise for effort rather than outcome or achievement, says psychologistSun Apr 28 2024 - 06:00
An Irish stonemason: ‘I want to upskill homeowners to carry out some of the work themselves’What I Do: Eóin Madigan is a sixth-generation stonemason in Ennistymon, Co ClareFri Apr 26 2024 - 07:00
Renovations on the rise as more Irish homeowners decide to stay putMarket forces mean people are choosing affordable improvements, with bathroom revamps ‘huge’Fri Apr 26 2024 - 00:00
How to manage stress: maintain a consistent sleep routine, get to bed early and down screensIf we experience stress repeatedly and over time, it can become quite chronic. Constant, unrelenting stress means boundaries and self-care are in perilSun Apr 21 2024 - 06:00
The rationale for moving from Dublin to commuter counties has never been strongerCombination of Government incentives and hybrid working is allowing people to find better value and quality of life along the traditional commuter beltMon Apr 15 2024 - 06:00
How to choose activities for your kids: start with understanding their personality Paediatric psychologist says if your child is open to trying lots of things, it’s a good thing to follow their leadSun Apr 14 2024 - 06:00
‘It is lovely to see a six-year-old child planting a tree. When he is 25, he will have memories with that tree’What I do: Dr Navchetan Singh is an EcoSikh Ireland founding member and volunteerFri Apr 12 2024 - 07:00
How to tell your child about your diagnosis: Tell the truth from the start and talk about your emotionsChildren don’t think asking about death is taboo, which can be an assetSun Apr 07 2024 - 06:00
‘A lot of kids are stuck sitting down at school all day and it doesn’t work for them. It just doesn’t’Hannah Morgan is a therapeutic riding coach in Festina Lente, Co WicklowFri Apr 05 2024 - 07:00
Probate sales: What you need to know and do to make the process as painless as possibleWhen selling or buying a house that is part of a deceased person’s estate, there are steps to avoid slowing down the processWed Apr 03 2024 - 05:45
How to stop being a people pleaser: prioritise yourself, ask what’s in it for you – and just say noThere should be no shame or guilt attached to listening to your own needsSun Mar 31 2024 - 06:00
Dropping out of college? Timing is key in avoiding costly decisions Ireland has one of the highest rates of students progressing to third level but the number who leave their course between first and second year is risingFri Mar 29 2024 - 12:48
