Some ‘bio-time’ experts have been ‘clocking in’ this week with seriously sobering salience regarding our natural biorhythmic responses to daylight quotients and seasonal variations.

There has been a rise in the popularity of putting cash into savings.

Lump-sum savers are growing disenchanted with the low deposit rate environment, and more are looking towards investment to receive a return on their money, a survey has found.

Irish workers could be forced to pay 10% of their wages into a new pension scheme.

Credit unions and farmer co-ops were two of the game-changing innovations in the recent history of this country. 

Billionaire Warren Buffett believes financial skills should be taught from an early age. Gráinne McGuinness says that given Buffett is one of the world’s most successful investors it is probably worth listening to his advice. 

This week consumer advice columnist Grainne McGuinnes got a timely reminder of the value of shopping around. 

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

We are living in an era of zero interest rates, but, for many Irish people, the need to generate a return for their money has never been more important. So where do you put the money you save?

With intense volatility in the financial markets, the temptation to cash in investments or stay away from financial assets is very strong. At times like this, clear-headed thinking is needed.

Whether saving for a house or repaying debt, Ciara McDonnell finds that there is an app to help you on your way

The Government could save €224m a year in the cost of caring for older people by improving home-based services and resourcing properly sheltered housing, a new study shows.

Last month there was an increase in the number of people saving for their retirement, but most still use surplus cash to pay off outstanding debt, including mortgage repayments.

The body that represents the largest corporate pension funds and pension investment managers has said the value of savings held in pension schemes is now higher than before the crash, despite the Government extracting an estimated €2.5bn in levies over the last four years.

The thought of summer sales might make you shudder in horror or squeal with excitement depending on your attitude to spending but approach them with cool headedness and a little shopping savvy and you can save yourself major buck.

Donal Hayes is taking the frugal approach to food and is teaching himself preserving — not from foraged or home-grown food — but from the gluts of 39c produce in the local discount supermarket.

Irish parents are spending about a quarter of their income on children with some paying up to 40%. But can you imagine saving up for your childcare? Andrea Mara spoke to one mother who said she had no other choice.

A majority of Irish adults are in favour of credit unions joining forces.