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Families worse off, pensioners get a boost: All the winners and losers of Budget 2026

Families worse off, pensioners get a boost: All the winners and losers of Budget 2026

Pensioners are biggest winners while highest earners lose up to €10

Tue Oct 07 2025 - 18:04
Getting into debt over a takeaway: The risks and benefits of buy-now, pay-later

Getting into debt over a takeaway: The risks and benefits of buy-now, pay-later

Klarna, which went public last month, said about 13.6% of its revenue comes from late payment, or so-called ‘snooze fees’

Tue Oct 07 2025 - 05:00
 Irish people earn more than in 2015, but are we richer? Let’s crunch the numbers

Irish people earn more than in 2015, but are we richer? Let’s crunch the numbers

Governments have consistently sought to lower the income tax burden but some groups are doing better than others

Tue Sept 30 2025 - 05:00
‘Perfect storm’: New-home buyers locked out of Government schemes as prices soar

‘Perfect storm’: New-home buyers locked out of Government schemes as prices soar

Home buyers are struggling to pay deposits and find a house that qualifies for Government incentives. But could change be on the way?

Wed Sept 24 2025 - 05:30
Should medical card holders still get a break on tax?

Should medical card holders still get a break on tax?

When USC was introduced, temporary relief was put in place for most medical card holders; 14 years later it is still in place

Tue Sept 23 2025 - 05:00
How Irish restaurants are changing to stay afloat: ‘Less people are going out. Thursday is the new Friday’

How Irish restaurants are changing to stay afloat: ‘Less people are going out. Thursday is the new Friday’

Rising food costs, challenging wages, and expensive leases – restaurants are facing a perfect storm. Can they thrive or simply survive

Sat Sept 20 2025 - 05:31
Your local credit union needs you! How to become a volunteer

Your local credit union needs you! How to become a volunteer

New Central Bank rules will see many credit union stalwarts forced to stand down next year, and volunteers will be needed to replace them

Tue Sept 16 2025 - 05:00
Budget 2026: What can we expect?

Budget 2026: What can we expect?

With a VAT cut for the hospitality sector on the cards, the question is how much will be available to help the cost of living

Tue Sept 09 2025 - 05:00
Want to retire early in Ireland? These are five habits of people who do

Want to retire early in Ireland? These are five habits of people who do

Planning ahead is critical as is taking a realistic approach to your likely income and expenses if you are going to quit working early

Tue Sept 02 2025 - 05:00
Four things you’ll love about being in your 50s in Ireland – and one you won’t

Four things you’ll love about being in your 50s in Ireland – and one you won’t

You’re not quite in the golden years yet, but there are still a good few advantages to be had

Tue Aug 26 2025 - 06:00
Auction house treasure hunters: one attic had a Paul Henry painting that sold for €50,000-€60,000

Auction house treasure hunters: one attic had a Paul Henry painting that sold for €50,000-€60,000

How best to go about sorting through the rubbish to find the cash in the attic? Prominent auctioneers advise

Tue Jul 15 2025 - 05:00
Taking time out for children can hit your chances of getting the full state pension: here’s how to close the gap

Taking time out for children can hit your chances of getting the full state pension: here’s how to close the gap

It could be worth about €15,000 a year if you get it in full – but many women still miss out. Don’t let this be you

Tue Jul 08 2025 - 05:09
I can sell my old furniture back to Ikea? How does that work, how much can I get?

I can sell my old furniture back to Ikea? How does that work, how much can I get?

Here’s how you can get as much as half back on that old Ikea furniture that’s clogging up your home

Sun Jul 06 2025 - 05:00
Thinking of private school for your children? Better start saving now

Thinking of private school for your children? Better start saving now

When should you start saving? ‘When a child is born’

Tue Jul 01 2025 - 05:00
The D4 farmers: Why the rich are buying up land to avoid inheritance tax

The D4 farmers: Why the rich are buying up land to avoid inheritance tax

Rules to limit use of relief for tax planning are on the way but have not yet been activated

Tue Jun 24 2025 - 05:00
How much will it cost you to go to Wimbledon?

How much will it cost you to go to Wimbledon?

From just €35 for a grounds pass to in excess of €3,000 for a debenture seat, what are your options to watch Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff in SW19?

Tue Jun 17 2025 - 05:00
Wyeth manufacturing facility in Limerick hits the market for €22m

Wyeth manufacturing facility in Limerick hits the market for €22m

High-spec manufacturing facility will be available from March 2026, following the closure of the infant formula plant

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 05:55
More than 1,100 acres of forestry in Clare and Galway for in excess of €5m

More than 1,100 acres of forestry in Clare and Galway for in excess of €5m

Most of the forests have been planted with Sitka spruce

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 05:45
Ballylusk Quarry offers ready-to-go business opportunity at €4.25m

Ballylusk Quarry offers ready-to-go business opportunity at €4.25m

Wicklow-based operation produces distinctive Ballylusk gravel popular with landscape gardeners

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 05:30
Landlord tax returns hit by Revenue technical glitch

Landlord tax returns hit by Revenue technical glitch

Watch out for teething issues with new landlord relief, which promises a reduction in tax owed by as much as €3,400

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 05:00
Refurbished distribution warehouse in north Dublin available to let

Refurbished distribution warehouse in north Dublin available to let

The unit in the Airways Industrial Estate has been extensively modernised

Mon Jun 09 2025 - 05:25
Former Eir headquarters in Citywest for sale

Former Eir headquarters in Citywest for sale

2022 Bianconi Avenue is quoting €9m, having been on the market in 2022 for €37m

Wed Jun 04 2025 - 15:22
HSE acquires Swords site and offices for more than €20m for new primary care centre

HSE acquires Swords site and offices for more than €20m for new primary care centre

Former Hertz facility in Seatown is close to proposed stop on new Metrolink transport service

Wed Jun 04 2025 - 06:00
Trulioo signs up for third floor offices at Scotch House

Trulioo signs up for third floor offices at Scotch House

Canadian verification company joins MD7 at office space on Dublin’s Burgh Quay

Wed Jun 04 2025 - 05:40
Prime industrial and development site in Athlone for €7.3m

Prime industrial and development site in Athlone for €7.3m

With a quality tenant profile, an attractive yield and significant development possibilities, the site is expected to attract strong interest

Wed Jun 04 2025 - 05:35
My first job: How much will I earn – and will I be taxed?

My first job: How much will I earn – and will I be taxed?

You most likely won’t pay tax, provided you follow our steps. And if you do get hit with emergency tax, here’s how to claim it back

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 05:00
Thinking of investing? The good news is that it has got easier

Thinking of investing? The good news is that it has got easier

The arrival of Royal London and several online players with more transparent charging structures is shaking up the market, and hopefully much-needed taxation changes will accelerate change

Tue May 27 2025 - 05:00
How much can I earn and still qualify for social housing?

How much can I earn and still qualify for social housing?

A single person can earn more than €50,000 and still qualify for social housing and a new cohort is seeking State support as prices keep rising

Tue May 20 2025 - 05:00
Keeping your nest egg safe: is it time to increase the level of protection?

Keeping your nest egg safe: is it time to increase the level of protection?

Savings of up to €100,000 are currently protected but the UK is considering raising this to around €128,000

Tue May 13 2025 - 05:00
Inheritance tax: How to avoid leaving your loved ones with a hefty bill

Inheritance tax: How to avoid leaving your loved ones with a hefty bill

Managing your estate in a way that reduces potential taxes is a good idea but make sure you can afford it and will not need those funds later in life

Tue May 06 2025 - 05:00
Want an airport upgrade? Getting business class seats or valet parking doesn’t have to break the bank

Want an airport upgrade? Getting business class seats or valet parking doesn’t have to break the bank

Getting business class seats or valet parking doesn’t have to break the bank

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 05:33
Would you buy a house at a big discount if it came with a catch?

Would you buy a house at a big discount if it came with a catch?

It’s a risk, but buying a house with a life interest on it can pay off

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 06:00
Approved retirement funds: What is an ARF and how much will it cost me?

Approved retirement funds: What is an ARF and how much will it cost me?

Understanding the cost elements of managing your pension fund will allow you to make a better decision on how it is invested

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 05:00
New unemployment benefit is up to €450 a week - but will you pay tax on it?

New unemployment benefit is up to €450 a week - but will you pay tax on it?

Updated Jobseeker’s Benefit will be paid on the basis of your previous salary - though the amount will reduce over its 39-week duration

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 05:00
Ireland’s remote islands: Only 29 apply for €84,000 grant aimed at attracting residents

Ireland’s remote islands: Only 29 apply for €84,000 grant aimed at attracting residents

Numbers moving under Our Living Islands scheme to places like Arranmore is less than expected

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 06:00
Half a million euro for a ‘moderate’ retirement? The lump sums you need to save

Half a million euro for a ‘moderate’ retirement? The lump sums you need to save

Long-fingering investment in a pension or putting too little aside can dramatically affect your income in retirement

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 05:00
One in three Irish parents saving for their children, not themselves

One in three Irish parents saving for their children, not themselves

Central Bank report shows Ireland’s savings rate at 13.8%, higher than 10 years ago, but still below the euro zone average

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 05:00
Why is it so hard to buy a one-bed apartment in Ireland?

Why is it so hard to buy a one-bed apartment in Ireland?

Few developers cater to the market for single people and banks often require higher deposits

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 05:00
I met my younger self for coffee – and this is the financial advice I gave

I met my younger self for coffee – and this is the financial advice I gave

Given what they know now, some top financial experts offer advice to younger people on making key financial decisions

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 06:00
Ireland ‘actively hindering its citizens from building wealth and securing their future’

Ireland ‘actively hindering its citizens from building wealth and securing their future’

Exit tax, deemed disposal and different rules on different products conspire to deter people from adopting sensible investment habits, consultation hears

Tue Mar 04 2025 - 05:00
Padel ball: Rooftop courts prove popular as developers look to appeal to a fitness-conscious cohort

Padel ball: Rooftop courts prove popular as developers look to appeal to a fitness-conscious cohort

Well-heeled homeowners also installing the playing surfaces in their gardens

Wed Feb 26 2025 - 06:00
Irish property market is rigged in favour of those who get parental gifts of up to €100,000

Irish property market is rigged in favour of those who get parental gifts of up to €100,000

Gifts from the bank of mum and dad are pushing up property prices and widening the social divide

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 05:00
Buying a new home in Ireland: How much you need, the current low rates and Government help

Buying a new home in Ireland: How much you need, the current low rates and Government help

Falling interest rates and Government incentives can offer some relief to first-time buyers

Tue Feb 18 2025 - 06:00
Meet the Trinity students managing a €700,000 fund

Meet the Trinity students managing a €700,000 fund

Corporate sponsors contribute an annual cash infusion each year, and gains are typically reinvested

Tue Feb 18 2025 - 05:00
Should adult children living at home pay rent? Our readers respond

Should adult children living at home pay rent? Our readers respond

The average age for moving out of the family home is 28. What kind of financial contribution, if any, should people make in the meantime?

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 06:00
Should I charge my homebird adult children rent?

Should I charge my homebird adult children rent?

Extra mouths to accommodate and feed cost money, but parents adopt very different approaches ... and then there are tax issues too

Tue Feb 11 2025 - 05:00
AIB branch in Greystones on market for €1.2m

AIB branch in Greystones on market for €1.2m

Lease with a current passing rent of €149,700 a year is set to expire in July 2027

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 05:00
Residential site with full planning permission for four homes in Malahide

Residential site with full planning permission for four homes in Malahide

Site in popular coastal village on the market for €2.95m

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 05:00
RKD Architects take third floor of The Eight Building on Newmarket Square

RKD Architects take third floor of The Eight Building on Newmarket Square

In the IFSC, repositioned Highmark building is looking for new tenant

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 05:00
Partially let south Dublin office guiding €6.5m

Partially let south Dublin office guiding €6.5m

Property is partially let to the HSE and Road Safety Authority but offers opportunity for rental growth

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 05:00
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