Read more from the Money Matters series about personal finance and how to manage your money
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
Consumer watchdog’s survey reveals households with children set to spend average €1,600 on festive season
Many top up their mortgages to pay for home improvements, but few consider switching providers while they’re at it
Buying online via social media links to products have the highest incidence of fraud with 42% of users reporting they lost money
Investing from your phone has brought great advantages, but pitfalls too
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
Stamp duty, insurance and valuation fees can all come as a shock to buyers who have already maxed out budgets
Primary objective of the digital euro, for example, is to offer people across the European Union a virtual wallet
Retrofitting your home doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how to do it.
There’s a 10-week runway to Christmas and consumers need to start planning to avoid overspending
A document listing financial information will be a huge help to loved ones in the event of your death
Why an ‘admin night’ can help get your finances in order
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
Quicker decisions and competitive rates for those not in market for green loans among the features now available
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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