Two million of us have smart meters but most don’t use them to cut electricity bills

Many top up their mortgages to pay for home improvements, but few consider switching providers while they’re at it

Against the scale of a warming planet, small actions can seem futile, but conversations and local actions build towards change

Buying online via social media links to products have the highest incidence of fraud with 42% of users reporting they lost money

Some shoppers wait all year for Black Friday to make necessary purchases they would otherwise not be able to afford, but others are enticed to buy stuff they otherwise wouldn’t

Investing from your phone has brought great advantages, but pitfalls too

Studies show plastics can accumulate at alarming levels in the human body, with your home kitchen among the culprits

Solid fuel use is one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Ireland, posing a serious public health challenge

Leaving a job on good terms is important in a small economy but so too is getting what you have earned during your time there

It’s not so much not liking certain smells, flavours and textures as not being able to tolerate them, says advocate Adam Harris

Messaging about ‘green fares’ or ‘responsible’ aviation is often misleading

Charges on small self-administered pensions popular with business owners, landlords and consultants are about to soar

Stamp duty, insurance and valuation fees can all come as a shock to buyers who have already maxed out budgets

What if you could borrow a toy for a child instead of buying it? The idea is a win-win for families and the environment

Retrofitting your home doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how to do it.