Is FIRE the route to retirement bliss?
The ‘financially independent and retire early’ mantra has become hugely popular online, but does it work in the real world?
Take fewer flights or switch to an EV – what’s the best way to reduce my carbon emissions?
Amid all the continuing noise around climate action, it can be hard to know which changes will really make a difference
Wealth gap tensions: ‘My friends don’t have to budget like me. A round of cocktails scares the s**t out of me’
We’re reluctant to discuss it, but wealth disparity an cause serious tension in relationships
Are you getting the best deal when returning your plastic drinks bottles and cans for a refund?
Up to €245m in refund vouchers have been issued but the system still seems geared more to supermarkets than to consumers
Who gets the house: have you spoken to your parents about happens when they die?
Having that conversation can spare a family some surprises, prevent unintended consequences and disputes, and probably save tax
Easter costs: Why extravagant egg packaging could see consumers paying double
Fancy boxes and synthetic decorations add to transportation costs, and ultimately to consumers’ recycling bin charges
What happens to your family home in a divorce? What you need to know on a tricky issue
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
‘Our health is intrinsically linked to the natural world. Quite simply, no nature, no health’
If you think hospital waiting lists and access to GP care are challenging now, climate change will bring more difficulties
What’s the best way to fund home renovations?
Options include topping up a mortgage or tapping the Government’s low-interest Home Energy Upgrade Loan scheme
This trend for lighting up gardens may seem an inviting one, but it needs to be done with care
Studies show that birds, bats and insects are among animals in the natural world affected by light pollution
How do you know if you are comparatively wealthy?
Concepts of wealth are being redefined but does it differ between men and women, and how will it shape your decisions?
We’ve been sold the idea that replacing instead of fixing is faster, but is it really?
Mending is better than spending, and online directory RepairMyStuff.ie is a one-stop-shop that makes it easy to find local repair businesses
Over-60s can borrow against the equity in their home. But should they?
Equity release can give older people financial peace of mind or the funds for a more comfortable retirement but be careful of the terms and conditions
Women, take control to ensure you have enough income in retirement
Part-time work, caring commitments and the gender pay gap mean women are at a big disadvantage when it comes to pension income
How to go green for St Patrick’s Day without the environmental toll
Consumerism has taken hold and celebrations for our national day can generate a lot of waste