Rise in home-heating oil prices in Ireland dwarfs other parts of Europe
The hike in prices has been eight times the EU average, figures obtained by Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan…
Smart meter glitch: households told they owe thousands of euro
One download from a smart meter told a householder they had consumed close to €9,000 worth of electricity…
Smart meter glitch: households told they owe thousands of euro
One download from a smart meter told a householder they had consumed close to €9,000 worth of electricity…
Women working outside the home unaware of the tax benefits of pensions
And most women feel anxious when they think about retirement, according to a survey commissioned by Aviva Life…
Households in Ireland pay most of the Vat on energy bills despite using less than industry
Domestic users paid €4bn of €5bn collected since 2015 Householders face higher Vat rates on their energy bills.…
How to host a memorable children’s birthday party for less than €200, according to the experts
Budgets can fly out the window when planning a child’s birthday party, but there are many ways to…
Michael Houghton: ‘In my early investing years, I was naive and impatient – a terrible combination for any long-term investor’
I chased shortcuts, took unnecessary risks, and got burned as a result. Nowadays, I take the slow and…
‘Perma-gloom’ – most people in Ireland expect the prices of goods and services to keep rising for years
Lack of progress in tackling issues such as cost of living is fuelling negativity, research shows A majority…
If I apply for a sabbatical will I still be able to take voluntary redundancy?
Your questions An employee thinking of taking a sabbatical should ask their boss whether it would affect redundancy…
Home economics: ‘I moved in with my mother and she transferred 50pc of the house to me. What happens if she needs Fair Deal?
Our property finance expert answers your questions “With a Nursing Home loan, a person [your mother] can delay…
Government called on to abolish ‘stealth tax’ on consumer investments
Fine Gael’s Regina Doherty said the deemed disposal rule on exchange traded funds (ETFs) was an “unfair stealth…
Most people underestimate the value of a stay-at-home parent, new survey reveals
It would cost around €60,000 a year to replace a parent who works in the home caring for…