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What's the most important item on your insurance policy?

What's the most important item on your insurance policy?

If the worst happens, the right policy will keep a roof over heads and bills paid

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 05:40
Costs of third-level education provide hard lessons for students

Costs of third-level education provide hard lessons for students

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the calculations for many seeking grants

Tue Aug 18 2020 - 05:19
Divorce: What will it cost and can you afford it?

Divorce: What will it cost and can you afford it?

Family home, maintenance and pension among the difficult issues to sort out

Tue Aug 11 2020 - 05:38
It is never too early to talk about saving for Christmas

It is never too early to talk about saving for Christmas

Only 20 weeks left before the biggest shopping period of the year

Tue Aug 04 2020 - 05:27
Owning an Irish holiday home is coming into its own. But how much will it cost?

Owning an Irish holiday home is coming into its own. But how much will it cost?

If your plan is to rent a holiday home to cover running costs, do the sums first

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 05:34
The Government plans 500,000 greener homes. What does that mean for you?

The Government plans 500,000 greener homes. What does that mean for you?

Ireland is set to retrofit 500,000 homes and install 400,000 heat pumps by 2030

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 06:00
How parents can cut looming costs of childcare

How parents can cut looming costs of childcare

Childcare in Ireland is expensive - but there are grants and subsidies to help ease the burden

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 05:43
If it’s safe to do so, could this be the time to spend for Ireland?

If it’s safe to do so, could this be the time to spend for Ireland?

Not only are you rewarding yourself after a tough time, but you are supporting the drive for economic recovery

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 05:01
On your bike: Good-value areas to buy a home a short cycle from central Dublin

On your bike: Good-value areas to buy a home a short cycle from central Dublin

House hunters who are prepared to pedal should try these newly connected city areas

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 06:00
How to save money while helping to save the planet

How to save money while helping to save the planet

Budget-friendly green moves include using a e-bike and reducing food waste

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 05:35
Farewell to the city: Is it time to move to a house in the country?

Farewell to the city: Is it time to move to a house in the country?

Remote working, cheaper housing, cleaner air: there’s a lot to be said for quitting the city

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 06:00
Property market: Is now the time to buy?

Property market: Is now the time to buy?

House prices, number of buyers and mortgage lending are being shaped by Covid-19

Thu May 14 2020 - 06:00
Househunters squeezed as banks tighten rules in Covid-19 crisis

Househunters squeezed as banks tighten rules in Covid-19 crisis

Good health of mortgage approval and stage in purchase process infected by coronavirus

Fri May 01 2020 - 05:20
Smart ways to gift a home without leaving a huge bill

Smart ways to gift a home without leaving a huge bill

Solicitors have seen a surge in advice about the best way to pass on the family home

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 06:00
How coronavirus has completely changed our spending habits

How coronavirus has completely changed our spending habits

We’re spending more on groceries and cosmetics but less on commuting and childcare

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 05:24
A complete guide to home renovation costs

A complete guide to home renovation costs

Instead of asking how much will it cost, you should ask how much can you spend

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 00:00
Coronavirus cancellations: are you entitled to a full refund?

Coronavirus cancellations: are you entitled to a full refund?

From package holidays to city breaks and concerts to classes, how to go about getting your money back

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 05:34
Dublin firm matches homeowners planning refurbs with architects online

Dublin firm matches homeowners planning refurbs with architects online

Archly, dubbed ‘Uber for architects’, can enable design projects to advance despite coronavirus restrictions

Thu Apr 09 2020 - 06:00
Coronavirus: Property rental in the jaws of the epidemic

Coronavirus: Property rental in the jaws of the epidemic

Landlords and tenants can weather it out via communication and bank and State aid

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 05:55
How to budget your way through financial realities of Covid-19

How to budget your way through financial realities of Covid-19

If you have a rainy-day fund start eating into it now

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 05:17
How to view, negotiate and buy a home – entirely online

How to view, negotiate and buy a home – entirely online

Estate agencies are utilising tech so home buyers can complete the entire process online

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 06:00
Consuming only what we need means paying less to dispose of waste

Consuming only what we need means paying less to dispose of waste

Eating and drinking at home creates more domestic waste, but there are ways to limit volumes, save money and help the planet

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 05:35
Fixed-rate mortgages: shop around because there are deals to be had

Fixed-rate mortgages: shop around because there are deals to be had

Rates have continued to fall, so anyone paying more than 2.2% should have a rethink

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 05:40
Time to ditch costly TV packages and get a better deal

Time to ditch costly TV packages and get a better deal

TV, once cheaper than a night out, now comes with a hefty monthly bill

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 05:25
Better grades mean bigger salaries - just not for girls

Better grades mean bigger salaries - just not for girls

In 2015 the overall gap in pay stood at 13.9%. It had risen to 14.4% in 2017. But why?

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 05:20
Sealing the deal: how to buy a house at the right price

Sealing the deal: how to buy a house at the right price

Do thorough research, be upfront about your finances and know when to play it cool

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 06:00
Must you pay a price for ethical investment?

Must you pay a price for ethical investment?

ESG fund reporting relies on self-disclosure by constituent companies to measure the impact it generates

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 05:16
Divorce: What happens to the family home?

Divorce: What happens to the family home?

For parting couples with property to divide, it’s complicated

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 05:00
Tax and spend: What have FG done for your pocket?

Tax and spend: What have FG done for your pocket?

Fine Gael’s reign has had a price tag for all workers as well as pensioners and unwaged

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 05:07
Health insurance: Switch often for your financial wellbeing

Health insurance: Switch often for your financial wellbeing

Loyalty to health insurers or packages is misplaced. Shop around every few years

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 05:16
What is the best month to sell your home to get the maximum price?

What is the best month to sell your home to get the maximum price?

Launching earlier in the year or at off-peak times ensures competition is less intense

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 06:00
Five ways to supercharge your finances for the year ahead

Five ways to supercharge your finances for the year ahead

Big savings are easily made to help you better manage your finances

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 05:40
Halls not decked with boughs of lolly? These money tips might help

Halls not decked with boughs of lolly? These money tips might help

Christmas is one day. Don’t let it ruin your new year

Tue Dec 10 2019 - 05:40
What are the pros and cons of Christmas shopping online?

What are the pros and cons of Christmas shopping online?

Know your rights and how to spot a scam

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 05:46
How to sell your old house and buy a new one at the same time

How to sell your old house and buy a new one at the same time

Making a seamless transition from old to new home is the holy grail for house traders

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 06:00
Making a will - why is it so important?

Making a will - why is it so important?

‘It gives direction to your loved ones at a time of uncertainty’

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 05:56
Generation downsize: How to trade down to a smaller home

Generation downsize: How to trade down to a smaller home

Tending to gardens, heating rarely used rooms and paying property tax for the privilege? Maybe it's time to cash out.

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 06:00
Clearing negative equity: should you hang tight or cash out?

Clearing negative equity: should you hang tight or cash out?

For some accidental landlords, it has been a decade of playing what must feel like a zero-sum game

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 06:00
Brexit: With mounting fears of a no-deal, are Britain’s Irish pointing for home?

Brexit: With mounting fears of a no-deal, are Britain’s Irish pointing for home?

With the economic barometer dropping across the channel and fairer times here, more are now on a flight path home

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 06:00
Louis Copeland: ‘My business philosophy?  Just get up early and work’

Louis Copeland: ‘My business philosophy? Just get up early and work’

The man whose very name is synonymous with high-end suits has tailored his business to adjust to the economic downturn

Fri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00
The BER necessities for house-hunters

The BER necessities for house-hunters

A building energy rating certificate is compulsory for all homes offered for sale in Ireland, but does a good rating make a whit of difference to buyers?

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 00:00
Health Scan: Marcus O’Laoire, comedian

Health Scan: Marcus O’Laoire, comedian

Tue Nov 12 2013 - 01:00
My Running Life: Senator Jimmy Harte

My Running Life: Senator Jimmy Harte

Tue Nov 12 2013 - 01:00
Garda Historical Society seeking stories and artefacts from Ireland’s earliest police forces

Garda Historical Society seeking stories and artefacts from Ireland’s earliest police forces

Society aims to bring history and traditions of Irish policing into the public arena

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 01:00
Some Magdalene survivors to get compensation before Christmas

Some Magdalene survivors to get compensation before Christmas

Department of Justice to pay €11,500 to €100,000, depending on length of stay in laundries

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 18:00
State ‘unprepared’ to care for  ageing population

State ‘unprepared’ to care for ageing population

Department of Health says cannot be assumed same number older people will be cared for in residential facilities as are now

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 11:36
My Running Life: Rosanna Davison

My Running Life: Rosanna Davison

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 01:00
Working out how to tackle the bully in your office

Working out how to tackle the bully in your office

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 01:00
Health Scan: Connor McKeon, musician

Health Scan: Connor McKeon, musician

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 01:00
Most mortgages 90 days in arrears not restructured

Most mortgages 90 days in arrears not restructured

Department of Finance study shows banks remain reluctant to write off debt

Fri Nov 01 2013 - 06:26
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