How to manage family finances after a separation
Transparency, planning and consideration are essential for parents who need to remember the focus must be on what works for the children
Our streets can be made safer for children to walk, scoot, cycle and play outside
If you grew up on a street, a road or an estate in the 1980s, you will probably have plenty of memories of playing outside
Is your mortgage fixed-rate coming to an end? Here’s how you could save over €10,000
Lenders now have to tell you the best rates available to you but you should also check whether rival banks may have even better deals
Don’t be an April Fool: the mortgage, savings and pension mistakes costing you thousands
Poor budget discipline, leaving savings to underperform and failing to secure best deals on mortgages and insurance will cost you
Putting unused medicines in bins, toilets or down the sink is making the planet sick
Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals, often through bins or flushing, leads to contamination of water and soil
‘We love this house, but have less in our pocket every month’: Regrets over big mortgages
It’s all very well having pushing the boat out for an extra bedroom, but your quality of life may suffer
Bike theft can mean a real loss of independence for teenagers
A new scheme from Fingal County Council aims to ensure children can continue cycling despite the losses of their bikes, bringing many benefits to them and us
Free banking and edgy banter: Monzo raises the stakes for traditional bank customers
British group joins growing ranks of neo-banks but customers, for now, still seem committed to keeping some link with pillar banks
How we name plant-based dishes can increase how often they are chosen
Giving plant-based dishes more attractive names on restaurant menus can increase their appeal, research finds
How to avoid being influenced into spending your hard-earned money
On social media not all is as it seems. Here’s how to avoid being drawn into spending you don’t need
We are consuming our way into a climate crisis, and parcel delivery has speeded up the pace
Oxfam’s Postback scheme allows unwanted stuff to be taken to a charity shop straight from your door
An Irish job hunter, a LinkedIn post and a fake recruiter scam
Hours after he informed his network he was open to new opportunities, a job offer came in that was uncanny match for his skill and experience
‘One of the proudest things I’ve ever done’: The growing number of solo women first-time buyers
More women than men are buying solo, a trend that seems likely to continue
Truly circular living - one power washer at a time
Clúid Housing is helping residents to save money by offering a free lending service for infrequently used items
Stay-at-home parents too often forgotten when it comes to measuring their value
Families need to put insurance and pension cover in place to make sure illness or death does not create a financial crisis