Money Matters

Differing tax systems means it makes sense to get professional advice before moving

More than two million people have smart electricty meters, yet few of us are using them properly

Parents of children studying away from home are spending up to €58,000 over a four-year degree

We need more money to live than we used to on as we have longer, healthier and more active lives

With careful planning, tax-free income can help cut your mortgage bill or fund an otherwise unaffordable upgrade to your home

Secrecy around pay in companies is rife, and often disadvantages women. New EU transparency rules will lift the lid on practices that unfairly reward some employees over others

First-time buyers can focus on reducing the mortgage burden but there should be other priorities for any spare cash

Gen Z and younger Millennials no longer consider life’s traditional milestones as appropriate for their lives

Sharing a home is a significant way to commit to someone, but mixing property and finances when you’re not married can get tricky

Getting the wrong mortgage can be costly for first-time buyers. Here’s how to avoid the common pitfalls

With new rules for landlords coming next year, tenants interested in buying should get their ducks in a row

There are tens of thousands of euro in grants available to renovate an island home, but life there might not suit everyone

‘When leaders share how they manage children and work, this brings an environment where family commitments are respected’

You need to shop around, and the best deal isn’t always the cheapest

Most people have a charity they would like to support but cost-of-living pressures can make it difficult to find the money day to day

Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan

About 30% of buyers are doing it solo. Here’s how to do it

Women need to prioritise themselves and not feel guilty about creating a longer-term strategy for their financial future

How to tell if there’s a disconnect between how you feel about your finances and reality, and how to fix it

Workcations that allow you to spend some time abroad, possibly with lower living costs, are becoming increasingly popular

Influencer Stephanie Barry Woods on her money-saving tips

Quicker decisions and competitive rates for those not in market for green loans among the features now available

Beyond five days’ of statutory sick pay a year, your employer is not obliged to keep paying you if you fall ill

Even though parental leave has personal, family and social benefits, only half of fathers take their two-week entitlement

Being female comes with added financial burdens when it comes to getting goods and services

The ‘financially independent and retire early’ mantra has become hugely popular online, but does it work in the real world?

Market tumult will pass but the failure to start investing early in a pension could haunt you financially throughout your retirement

Having that conversation can spare a family some surprises, prevent unintended consequences and disputes, and probably save tax

Failure to address what happens to the home you shared can leave both parties in limbo when it comes to moving on with their lives

Options include topping up a mortgage or tapping the Government’s low-interest Home Energy Upgrade Loan scheme

Concepts of wealth are being redefined but does it differ between men and women, and how will it shape your decisions?

Part-time work, caring commitments and the gender pay gap mean women are at a big disadvantage when it comes to pension income

People are buying their first homes later in life, but there are options so the loan is not a burden when you stop working

If even two-thirds receive the average in gifts, that’s a windfall of more than €24m in the hands of young children in the coming months

You may have to work four extra days for the same monthly pay cheque depending on the day the month starts on or payday falls

With Irish savers increasingly attracted by rates on offer in foreign banks, here’s what to look for – and the pitfalls to avoid

All the messaging around Valentine’s Day is about love and harmony but there can be a distressingly darker side to relationships

Those lucky enough to get a mortgage over the line have a few factors in common. How are they doing it?

Lenders are required to give the Central Credit Register details of all loans over €500 and you have the right to see your record

From putting sums aside regularly to going on a no-spend week, here’s what the money experts advise