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

When renovating or doing a home blitz allow time to sort stuff so recyclable and resusable items don’t end up in landfill

The artists, entrepreneurs, activists and musicians set to shake things up in the new year

If you do one thing this January, drop off old and broken electronic devices, batteries, and cables for free recycling

Many of us are signed up to a pension plan, yet few of us really know how it’s doing

Overseas holidays bring unexpected stress, but ones closer to home mean you can really relax

Despite high savings rates, investing can seem complicated and intimidating. Here are some options

An artificial tree used over many years can be better for reducing emissions than buying a real one every year