Buying a second-hand car? Here’s what to check and how to get a better deal
From bringing a mechanic to running a history check, here’s your guide to navigating the second-hand market
What do you do with hair you shed - put it in the bin or flush it down the toilet?
Hair is natural, it can hardly be an environmental hazard? Or can it?
Making the switch from employee to being your own boss
The self-employed can operate either as sole traders or a limited company and there are advantages to both
Bar soap or liquid soap: which is better for the environment and your wallet?
Save money, save the planet: How to wash your hands
So, you want children. But can you afford them?
The increased cost of raising children is one of the main reasons why people are having fewer of them, says the World Economic Forum
Housing shortage: Not making a will leaves thousands of vacant homes in limbo
More than 27,000 properties in the State are vacant because their former residents have died
Ditch the plastic and buy loose fruit and veg to save money and waste
And be careful where you store those apples, pears and bananas
Is it time to turn on the heating? Once you do, it’s hard to go back
Delaying switching it on until you really need it will be kinder to your pocket and the planet
Glasnevin Cemetery tour guide: ‘I’m a bit of a nepo baby. I’m related to Daniel O’Connell’
Irial Ó Conaill finds special the revolutionary nature of the facility, with no separate sections - so ‘everyone is equal at the very end’
Do you care if your pension is funding oil companies and weapons makers?
Fossil fuels, fast fashion, deforestation, gambling - do you know where your pension is invested?
A menstrual cup can cost as little as €12 and last up to a decade
Trying out a new product can feel like extra hassle you don’t need at that time of the month, but the savings are compelling
Pay-day, pay-day: how to stop your current account from slipping into the red before your salary lands
Bank data and online services can tell you when bills are due and if your account is at risk of being unable to meet direct debits
Influencers have the power to make you spend more than you probably should
What seems like harmless entertainment can be hard-sell advertising and a problem for your bank balance
‘Oysters are ecosystem warriors because they clean the water. It’s great to work with that type of product’
Diarmuid Kelly, an oyster producer in Galway, exports his products worldwide, from Canada to Singapore
Summer should mean much cheaper bills. Why are so many of us missing out on big savings?
Save money, save the planet: ‘Inefficient energy behaviour remains broadly unchanged between summer and winter,’ the SEAI has found