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…
Home economics: ‘My father is using Fair Deal. If we rent his house, can we sell if he dies or are we locked in for six years?’
Our property finance expert answers your questions “Yes, my understanding – and those of experts I have asked…
Sinéad Ryan: Ten bad habits that could be costing you money – and how to break them
Taking a more ‘mindful’ approach to spending is a great way to help get your finances back on…
Home economics: ‘The executor of my father’s will isn’t performing their duties – how do we proceed?’
Our property finance expert answers your questions “Assigning executors is a serious process. I’d always advise asking them…
Sinead Ryan: ‘It was a relief when mum finally went into a nursing home. As a family we had run through the gamut of home-care options for years’
Caring for both ageing parents and children presents a unique challenge for the so-called ‘sandwich generation’ Balancing caregiving…
How to get the most value from your health insurance policy as prices increase
Premium costs are soaring so now is a good time to assess your current plan or change insurer…
Why now is the time to choose which streaming service to switch off
If your family isn’t watching anything, it makes no sense to be shelling out hundreds of euro With…
Home economics: ‘Our parent’s home is in probate. Can we get money from the estate to prepare it for rental?’
Our property finance expert answers your questions Until probate issues, an executor’s job is to protect the estate,…
Home economics: ‘Can transferring ownership of a home while still retaining right of residence prevent charges under Fair Deal?’
Our property finance expert answers your questions Transferring ownership of your family home to another person such as…
Capital Gains Tax takes a chunk of your profit, but there are ways to minimise it
CGT at 33pc kicks in when you sell an asset, so it’s well worth getting your head around…
How to keep your home warm and save on bills as winter starts to bite
Better insulation and tech upgrades are among actions that can make a real difference to how much you…
Financial future-proofing: five smart money moves to make in your 50s
The financial decisions you make now will prepare you for the next decade and beyond You can get…