PPersonal finance Read More Do I still owe tax if my mother’s house sold for less than expected? – The Irish TimesOctober 1, 2026 Q. Based on the probate valuation of my late mother’s estate we, her two children and executors, had…
PPersonal finance Read More No kids? No tax breaks. Child-free challenge the inheritance tax rules – The Irish TimesJuly 15, 2026 Inheritance tax continues to starkly favour parents and their children over those who are child-free. People who don’t…
PPersonal finance Read More I inherited my mother’s house. Do I need a solicitor to transfer ownership? – The Irish TimesJuly 2, 2026 Q: My mother died last year and we have just completed probate. We did it ourselves as my…
PPersonal finance Read More Here’s what a 1990s summer can teach us about saving money – The Irish TimesJuly 1, 2026 The 1990s have popular culture in a death grip. The fashion is back, Oasis have filled stadiums again,…
PPersonal finance Read More Penny-a-day challenge offers simple way to saveJune 24, 2026 Even though they’re not being made anymore, saving your pennies can really add up. Because your Money Matters,…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘I got a €10,000 bonus. What’s the smartest thing to do with it?’ – The Irish TimesJune 10, 2026 Bonus season has arrived. Shops and restaurants are busier, and bank balances are suddenly healthier as companies wrapping…
PPersonal finance Read More the mortgage, savings and pension mistakes costing you thousands – The Irish TimesApril 1, 2026 Have you fallen for any pranks yet today? On April Fools’ Day, a little extra vigilance goes a…
PPersonal finance Read More The ‘admin party’ that saved €1,169 – The Irish TimesMarch 31, 2026 “Come over next Tuesday, grab a six pack and bring your bills.” The Washington Post journalist Chris Colin…
UUnited Kingdom Read More I want to buy UK state pension years but I have heard nothing back and deadline is looming – The Irish TimesMarch 31, 2026 I received my pension in April 2024, but only realised that I could buy more pension years in…
PPersonal finance Read More How to avoid being influenced into spending your hard-earned money – The Irish TimesMarch 11, 2026 Have you taken the bait on the jersey, barrel leg pants yet? If you’re a midlife woman with…
PPersonal finance Read More Know your values when it comes to managing your money – The Irish TimesJanuary 28, 2026 What’s your approach to money? If it’s only about the numbers, you might be missing out. Values-based financial…
PPersonal finance Read More Spotted a new deduction from your payslip? It’s probably your new pensionJanuary 23, 2026 We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us…