Freezing and defrosting takes planning – but Lent offers a chance to develop a habit that’s good for your pocket and for the planet

Money can be a sensitive subject but failure to be open and honest about it can see your relationship heading for the rocks

The #2MinuteBeachClean is a simple idea – take just two minutes to pick up litter when at the beach

What’s generous, what’s a bit stingy – and when does “thoughtful” tip into “too much”?

Government has moved away from ‘all or nothing’ approach to grant aid that made energy upgrades unaffordable for many families

Driving everywhere is doing us no good

Saving can be a lot harder if you don’t know what you’re putting money aside for

Batteries are considered hazardous and require special handling. The good news is they can be recycled for free

Pregnancy over 40 would once have raised an eyebrow, but not any more. For an increasing number of parents, having a child when they are older is no accident

Buying too much car can lead to big money problems. Here’s how to avoid them

Before you buy, think of the resources, energy and pollution that go into making and transporting those reindeer head slippers

‘If you’re paying anything over 3.5% on your home loan and have €150,000 or more left on it, you need to have a conversation with a mortgage broker’

From reducing your laundry to taking slightly shorter showers, you have the power to make a difference

Treat your household like a business, get into a disciplined monthly savings habit and consolidate debt if it helps you keep on top of things

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are out of the way – now it’s time to pay for it all