As we often mention in You & Your Money, there are quite a few charities out there that are worthy of your time and money. Generally speaking most people will donate to charities during their lifetime, but have you thought about helping worthy causes even after you have gone? That

The right mark The Consumer and Competition Protection Commission is urging people to stay safe this Halloween, and to look out for the CE mark when they buy costumes and props. Certain items produced in the EU must comply with safety regulations, so you can have peace of mind when yo

The Energy Institute, which acts as the professional body for the energy industry in Ireland, has released the results of a survey which highlights a lack of knowledge regarding a variety of energy-related topics. This survey coincides with the launch of Ireland 2050, a new website de

For those of you who are unaware, this week is LinkedIn’s Week of Learning, running from October 24th to 30th – all courses are free during this period. There’s a host of useful topics on offer across business, creative and technology, ranging from Excel training and SEO e

Last week we offered some simple stress-busting tips that won’t impact on your wallet. This week we’re back with another five cost-effective tips to manage and hopefully reduce your stress. Strike a pose Originating in India at least 1,500 years ago, yoga is a discipline c

Sterling benefits The full effect of Britain’s vote to leave the EU has yet to be understood, but short term impacts have already been felt. For the Irish consumer, the weaker sterling has resulted in some welcome savings when shopping. The Irish Times‘ Conor Pope reports

Research recently conducted by Irish Life has revealed the financial advice that people in Ireland would give to their younger selves, including saving more (64%), and investing either generally or in property (12%) – more than one quarter of adults in Ireland would recommend, in the

As the year draws to a close, the time to renew my car insurance is at hand. It can be a painful task, particularly as premiums continue to increase – trawling through quotes (many ridiculous) in order to find the most affordable option. So what can you do to ease the process and hope

Stress can have quite the impact on your health, ranging from headaches and sleeping problems to a lack of motivation and overeating. According to research recently undertaken by NUI Galway, ’emotional upset’ can double the risk of a heart attack, raising blood pressure an