Money Matters

On social media not all is as it seems. Here’s how to avoid being drawn into spending you don’t need

More women than men are buying solo, a trend that seems likely to continue

Families need to put insurance and pension cover in place to make sure illness or death does not create a financial crisis

The availability of people to do the work and not knowing the ultimate cost are the things that terrify potential buyers

Money can be a sensitive subject but failure to be open and honest about it can see your relationship heading for the rocks

Government has moved away from ‘all or nothing’ approach to grant aid that made energy upgrades unaffordable for many families

Saving can be a lot harder if you don’t know what you’re putting money aside for

Buying too much car can lead to big money problems. Here’s how to avoid them

‘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’

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are out of the way – now it’s time to pay for it all

With few savings on offer from October’s budget, you will have to rely on your own financial nous this year

Many of us are signed up to a pension plan, yet few of us really know how it’s doing

Despite high savings rates, investing can seem complicated and intimidating. Here are some options

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

Consumer watchdog’s survey reveals households with children set to spend average €1,600 on festive season

Many top up their mortgages to pay for home improvements, but few consider switching providers while they’re at it

Buying online via social media links to products have the highest incidence of fraud with 42% of users reporting they lost money

Investing from your phone has brought great advantages, but pitfalls too

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

Stamp duty, insurance and valuation fees can all come as a shock to buyers who have already maxed out budgets

Primary objective of the digital euro, for example, is to offer people across the European Union a virtual wallet

Retrofitting your home doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how to do it.

There’s a 10-week runway to Christmas and consumers need to start planning to avoid overspending

A document listing financial information will be a huge help to loved ones in the event of your death

Why an ‘admin night’ can help get your finances in order

Differing tax systems means it makes sense to get professional advice before moving

More than two million people have smart electricty meters, yet few of us are using them properly

Parents of children studying away from home are spending up to €58,000 over a four-year degree

We need more money to live than we used to on as we have longer, healthier and more active lives

With careful planning, tax-free income can help cut your mortgage bill or fund an otherwise unaffordable upgrade to your home

Secrecy around pay in companies is rife, and often disadvantages women. New EU transparency rules will lift the lid on practices that unfairly reward some employees over others

First-time buyers can focus on reducing the mortgage burden but there should be other priorities for any spare cash

Gen Z and younger Millennials no longer consider life’s traditional milestones as appropriate for their lives

Sharing a home is a significant way to commit to someone, but mixing property and finances when you’re not married can get tricky

Getting the wrong mortgage can be costly for first-time buyers. Here’s how to avoid the common pitfalls

With new rules for landlords coming next year, tenants interested in buying should get their ducks in a row

There are tens of thousands of euro in grants available to renovate an island home, but life there might not suit everyone

‘When leaders share how they manage children and work, this brings an environment where family commitments are respected’

You need to shop around, and the best deal isn’t always the cheapest

Most people have a charity they would like to support but cost-of-living pressures can make it difficult to find the money day to day