Many of us are signed up to a pension plan, yet few of us really know how it’s doing

Overseas holidays bring unexpected stress, but ones closer to home mean you can really relax

Despite high savings rates, investing can seem complicated and intimidating. Here are some options

An artificial tree used over many years can be better for reducing emissions than buying a real one every year

Force majeure, medical leave, compassionate leave: employees should familiarise themselves with their rights to ensure they follow the rules and, if possible, are not left out of pocket

With a little planning you can keep the magic - just with less waste

Two million of us have smart meters but most don’t use them to cut electricity bills

Many top up their mortgages to pay for home improvements, but few consider switching providers while they’re at it

Against the scale of a warming planet, small actions can seem futile, but conversations and local actions build towards change

Buying online via social media links to products have the highest incidence of fraud with 42% of users reporting they lost money

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

Investing from your phone has brought great advantages, but pitfalls too

Studies show plastics can accumulate at alarming levels in the human body, with your home kitchen among the culprits

Solid fuel use is one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Ireland, posing a serious public health challenge

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