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Money Matters
Read more from the Money Matters series about personal finance and how to manage your money
Christmas budgeting: Start today and save €700 for the big day
There’s a 10-week runway to Christmas and consumers need to start planning to avoid overspending
Get your financial affairs in order. Your loved ones will thank you
A document listing financial information will be a huge help to loved ones in the event of your death
Scared of doing your household sums? Here’s how to get on top of it
Why an ‘admin night’ can help get your finances in order
Tips to get your finances in order if you are coming back to Ireland from the UK
Differing tax systems means it makes sense to get professional advice before moving
Most Irish households aren’t using smart meters properly. Doing so could save you €800
More than two million people have smart electricty meters, yet few of us are using them properly
How much do you need to save to send your child to college in Ireland?
Parents of children studying away from home are spending up to €58,000 over a four-year degree
Starting a pension: Is it too late at 45?
We need more money to live than we used to on as we have longer, healthier and more active lives
Want to earn €14,000 a year tax free? House hacking offers first-time buyers that chance
With careful planning, tax-free income can help cut your mortgage bill or fund an otherwise unaffordable upgrade to your home
Suspect your colleague is paid more? Why new rules will mean less secrecy on salaries and pay gaps
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
Is overpaying your mortgage and reducing the term a good idea?
First-time buyers can focus on reducing the mortgage burden but there should be other priorities for any spare cash
How Gen Z is taking a different approach to money - and what others can learn from it
Gen Z and younger Millennials no longer consider life’s traditional milestones as appropriate for their lives
Is it sensible to buy a house together in Ireland if you’re not married?
Sharing a home is a significant way to commit to someone, but mixing property and finances when you’re not married can get tricky
Ten first-time buyer tips: From mortgage interest savings of €35,000 to funds for a doer-upper
Getting the wrong mortgage can be costly for first-time buyers. Here’s how to avoid the common pitfalls
How to buy your home from your landlord
With new rules for landlords coming next year, tenants interested in buying should get their ducks in a row
How to move to a remote Irish island, to live a ‘better way of life’
There are tens of thousands of euro in grants available to renovate an island home, but life there might not suit everyone
What can your boss do to make your working life easier when you have children?
‘When leaders share how they manage children and work, this brings an environment where family commitments are respected’
How to save money on your home insurance
You need to shop around, and the best deal isn’t always the cheapest
Want to leave money to a good cause in your will? Here’s how
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
I cleared six figures’ worth of debt in Ireland. These are the low-risk ways to invest
Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan
Fancy buying a home on your own? Here’s how
About 30% of buyers are doing it solo. Here’s how to do it
How to make the most of your financial power at every life and career stage
Women need to prioritise themselves and not feel guilty about creating a longer-term strategy for their financial future
Are you living beyond your means? You may have money dysmorphia
How to tell if there’s a disconnect between how you feel about your finances and reality, and how to fix it
Workcations: Enjoy better weather and lower expenses without using up your annual leave
Workcations that allow you to spend some time abroad, possibly with lower living costs, are becoming increasingly popular
Could Ireland’s new mortgage offerings save you a lot of money?
Quicker decisions and competitive rates for those not in market for green loans among the features now available
Can you afford to get sick in Ireland?
Beyond five days’ of statutory sick pay a year, your employer is not obliged to keep paying you if you fall ill
Why most families can’t afford to take paternity leave
Even though parental leave has personal, family and social benefits, only half of fathers take their two-week entitlement
Are women paying more than men for everyday items? Oh let me count the ways
Being female comes with added financial burdens when it comes to getting goods and services
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?
Tariffs and your pension pot: Whatever you do, don’t look now
Market tumult will pass but the failure to start investing early in a pension could haunt you financially throughout your retirement
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
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
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
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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