Read more from the Money Matters series about personal finance and how to manage your money
We can blame Irish banks for not passing on interest to savers, but we can’t blame them for our own bad planning or inertia when we don’t switch
Tax relief, free consultations, the Drug Payment Scheme and private health insurance can all cut healthcare costs
Careful planning in drawing up your will or giving during your lifetime can reduce the State’s tax take
Tens of thousands of Irish people go abroad every year: many see it as a short-term plan to turbocharge their homebuying prospects
Online banking and contactless payments make it harder to keep tracking of your day-to-day spending
A mortgage is a commitment that will shape your finances for decades. Here are the factors to think about before signing on the dotted line
From bringing a mechanic to running a history check, here’s your guide to navigating the second-hand market
The people charged with managing your affairs after you die, or needing access to family funds, need to know where things are
The self-employed can operate either as sole traders or a limited company and there are advantages to both
The increased cost of raising children is one of the main reasons why people are having fewer of them, says the World Economic Forum
Fossil fuels, fast fashion, deforestation, gambling - do you know where your pension is invested?
What seems like harmless entertainment can be hard-sell advertising and a problem for your bank balance
More and more home buyers are single. Here are the things to watch for if buying solo
The power of compounding is key to building a pension pot and it means how long something is invested for is probably more important than how much is invested
The apartments can be modern and low maintenance but you may have to pay extra for car parking and be tied into a certain utility provider
Being comfortable with each other’s approach to money before things get serious can save heartache, experts say
The cost of pet food, visits to the vet, a dog licence, and the price of insurance all need to be totted up before you consider getting a dog
If you’re thinking of having a baby and want to get your eggs frozen, study the market carefully and bear in mind that success is not guaranteed
Interrogating why you want to leave your current job will help you recognise a good offer
Financing a car purchase means navigating an alphabet soup of credit products
Unsecured loans can be useful, but be wary of the terms and conditions
Relocating to Australia with a family is manageable but make sure you budget for extra costs
Get familiar with rules on tax, the ‘super’, accommodation and costs - and worry less about snakes and spiders
As people move away from cash, they are using neobanks more and more, but there can be pitfalls
The popular TikTok trend is a new spin on an age old strategy
Is it spent on things that actually make us happy or is that Amazon order of junk just holding us back from future happiness
There are many pitfalls when you strike out on your own: here’s what to think about
Simple choices like having the ceremony and reception in the same place eliminate other costs such as hiring cars
A man’s pension is on average 35 per cent greater than a woman’s - that needs to change
Four money experts offer their top tips on the money habits we should make, or break, this year
Deciding on an engagement ring can be a fraught business. Often it is a person’s first major jewellery purchase, and it’s an incredibly expensive and emotional one
There are many free services available to people if they feel overwhelmed about the level of their personal debts
Some families are in the fortunate position of being able to put the State’s double child benefit payment on December 5th to work for the long term
The maths say buy a home if you can afford it, but be careful
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
