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Financial tips to follow if you're starting college soon

It is estimated that the actual current cost of raising a child from birth until completion of their 3rd level education is just short of a whopping €240,000.
living • 30 Aug 22

5 basic pension rules to keep in mind

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie demystifies and simplifies what you need to know with these 5 basic pension precepts.
living • 23 Aug 22

Buying & selling? 15 negotiating tips to keep in your back pocket

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie gives invaluable advice on how to successfully negotiate your way through a buying or selling process.
living • 16 Aug 22

Saving money? 6 ways to workout for less

Sizing up your exercise routine could be your next best money-saving move, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
living • 09 Aug 22

Curious about fashion rental? 7 commonly asked questions answered

Hiring outfits is increasing in popularity, says Katie Wright.
Fashion • 09 Aug 22

Your guide to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

The start of school year continues to be a financially stressful time for many parents especially when we have already endured pandemics and raging inflation.
living • 09 Aug 22

6 ways to save money on back-to-school shopping

Kitting kids out for a new term can be costly – but there are ways to trim back. By Vicky Shaw.
living • 08 Aug 22

Beat inflation with these 6 back to school budgeting tips

John Lowe of Money Doctors.ie gives tips on how to beat those back to school blues as inflation sets prices soaring.
living • 02 Aug 22

9 hacks to make food last longer as prices soar

Keeping produce fresher for longer will hopefully help you cut down on trips to the supermarket.
Food • 28 Jul 22

Ethical investments: How to make money and make the world better

Are you interested in the idea of making lots of money and, at the same time, making the world a better place? You are not alone.
living • 26 Jul 22

How to teach your teenager to cook on a very tight budget

From a spice-themed week to letting your teen choose the menu, Gemma Bradley discovers there are many ways to inspire young people in the kitchen.
Food • 20 Jul 22

How to sell your unwanted goods online for extra profit

All you need to get this business going is access to a computer with a broadband connection and a digital camera. John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie reports.
living • 19 Jul 22

Eoin McGee on the benefits of shopping local

"The fastest way for the economy to recover is if we, the people of Ireland, spend money in the businesses of Ireland."
living • 17 Jul 22

Why it might be time to consider switching your mortgage

With two lenders about to leave our shores, the ECB about to raise the interest rates and raging inflation, John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie asks the question, are you getting the best deal on your mortgage.
living • 12 Jul 22

First Home Scheme explained

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie explains.
living • 05 Jul 22

Listen: Planning a sustainable wedding for under €2k

Jen chats to Huib and Finn van der Aar who spent less than €2k on their big day.
living • 04 Jul 22

Financial Advisor Eoin McGee on the importance of shopping local

Support local is so much more than a nice concept we should pay lip-service to.
living • 03 Jul 22

What are pension Master Trusts, and will they affect us?

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie demystifies and simplifies the jargon about pension Master Trusts.
living • 28 Jun 22

Everything you need to know about debt and the Abhaile scheme

There is help and support available no matter how bleak your situation that some people may not be aware of, particularly in relation to your mortgage. John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie reports.
living • 22 Jun 22

7 ways to create – and stick to – a small wedding budget

It's not about the size of your spend, it's the symbolism, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
living • 16 Jun 22

The financial ups and downs of buying a car

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie asks do you know the difference when buying a car, whether petrol diesel or electric, between a personal loan, hire purchase and personal contract plan (PCP)?
living • 14 Jun 22

What to know about the new auto-enrolment pension scheme

For every pensioner retiring in 2021, there were five workers – in 2050 there will be two, hence the frantic search for a resolution to this growing issue.
living • 07 Jun 22

Moving your current account – a hassle or a benefit?

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie demystifies and simplifies the process and procedures.
living • 31 May 22

Business expert Sharon Lechter on financial tips for women

"Fear has always been the greatest inhibitor of success", Lechter says.
living • 29 May 22

Amanda Bone on sustainable homes and cutting down energy costs

"Good design has always been inherently sustainable," says Amanda Bone.
living • 20 May 22

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