Uncomfortable conversations about Christmas gifts can make a big difference
With a little planning you can keep the magic - just with less waste
Four steps to being clever with your smart meter
Two million of us have smart meters but most don’t use them to cut electricity bills
‘They could save €91,440’: How switching your mortgage for home renovations works
Many top up their mortgages to pay for home improvements, but few consider switching providers while they’re at it
Become a climate ambassador in 2026 and it could bring you to all kinds of places
Against the scale of a warming planet, small actions can seem futile, but conversations and local actions build towards change
‘Tis the season to be scammed: shoppers fall for rogue websites
Buying online via social media links to products have the highest incidence of fraud with 42% of users reporting they lost money
Black Friday is followed by Returns Tuesday. It’s bad for the planet
Some shoppers wait all year for Black Friday to make necessary purchases they would otherwise not be able to afford, but others are enticed to buy stuff they otherwise wouldn’t
Younger people have taken control of their finances, for better and worse
Investing from your phone has brought great advantages, but pitfalls too
Microplastics: Avoid plastic in your food and drink with these kitchen detox tips
Studies show plastics can accumulate at alarming levels in the human body, with your home kitchen among the culprits
What’s not to like about curling up in front of a cosy fire? Fine-particle air pollution
Solid fuel use is one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Ireland, posing a serious public health challenge
Moving job: be sure you don’t leave back money on the table
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
Autism and eating: ‘It’s not that I don’t like something, it’s that I can’t tolerate it’
It’s not so much not liking certain smells, flavours and textures as not being able to tolerate them, says advocate Adam Harris
Airlines are never going to tell us that flying is not sustainable
Messaging about ‘green fares’ or ‘responsible’ aviation is often misleading
Single-member pension scheme members are facing big charges under new rules
Charges on small self-administered pensions popular with business owners, landlords and consultants are about to soar
Buying a home? Here’s how to save on the hidden €10,000 bill
Stamp duty, insurance and valuation fees can all come as a shock to buyers who have already maxed out budgets
Toy libraries are helping families save money, cut down on clutter and reduce waste
What if you could borrow a toy for a child instead of buying it? The idea is a win-win for families and the environment