How driving more slowly can save you money
New lower Government speed limits are designed to make roads safer for everyone but they can also cut your fuel costs as well as saving on brakes and tyres
How can Irish savers make their money work harder? Send your cash overseas
With Irish savers increasingly attracted by rates on offer in foreign banks, here’s what to look for – and the pitfalls to avoid
How often should you wash your clothes? French officials have the answer
Wash your clothes less and they will last longer, the detrimental effects of laundry practices will be reduced and you’ll save money
Romance, relationships and financial abuse: ‘They are terrified to go and spend €50 in Dunnes because they will be quizzed’
All the messaging around Valentine’s Day is about love and harmony but there can be a distressingly darker side to relationships
On Valentine’s Day, say it with flowers – just don’t buy the ones with a bad backstory
Giving flowers is a lovely gesture, but the backstory of some bouquets is just plain ugly
How can you buy a home in Ireland on a teacher’s salary?
Those lucky enough to get a mortgage over the line have a few factors in common. How are they doing it?
Shifting our eating patterns away from animal products is smart for lots of reasons
A meal with less meat and dairy is better for our health, for the environment and for our pockets
Do you know your credit history? It’s all on record and you have a right to it
Lenders are required to give the Central Credit Register details of all loans over €500 and you have the right to see your record
A creative way to dispose of chipped or unwanted crockery
Waterford-based artist Sean Corcoran wants us to think differently about excess of all kinds, through the medium of unwanted mugs, jugs and plates
If your car insurance costs more than €568 a year, you may be paying too much
Many of us are overpaying for insuring our cars, here’s how to cut it back
How to save money in 2025: Low spend challenges, Revolut tip and direct debit reviews
From putting sums aside regularly to going on a no-spend week, here’s what the money experts advise
Renting outfits instead of buying doesn’t cost the earth
Haven’t got a thing to wear? Save money, save the planet, and look fabulous in hired occasion wear
Mortgages: If you’re coming off a fixed rate now is the time to consider switching
Rising property values and new ‘green rates’ mean homeowners including first-time buyers can minimise rises in mortgage repayments
Home savings: Changing the way you boil the kettle could save you €30
After your electric shower, tumble dryer and cooker, your kettle is the most energy intensive user of electricity
How can you make your savings work harder?
Irish people are great at saving but not always as shrewd at maximising returns. Here’s how to improve your financial outlook in the short, medium and long term