Retirement doesn’t have to give you anxiety if you take advantage of these perks. If you’ve been in the workforce for decades, you might be looking forward to kicking your feet up and living retirement on your terms. But as you get closer to the big moment, your nerves may start to set in as […]
I took in a lodger - a friend of a friend - for extra income. Big mistake. She is a few years younger than me and, while she is nice enough, I find her very boring.
Spring cleaning can mean tidying up your wallet or pocketbook, as well as your closet. In the spirit of renewal, here are 12 financial moves you should make this spring. Some are annual rituals, or should be. Others are tasks we tend to put off, but shouldn’t. 1. Revisit your resolutions Many of us set New Year’s […]
Shopping for a suit can feel like learning an entirely new language. You go in looking for a simple two-piece, and you wind up trying to decipher what “half-canvassed” means and wondering whether your jacket should have one vent or two. To help you navigate the ins and outs of the tailoring world, we’ll be exploring each individual aspect of a suit—from the fit to fabric to the pockets—with a little help from the most stylish experts in the sartorial space. Welcome to GQ’s Tailoring 101. When...
Bank of Ireland allows savers to put away €2,500 a month, while Permanent TSB and AIB allow €1,000 a month.
Dear Bel, over the years, my son (50 and a talented graphic designer) has never managed money, often borrowing from me, my husband or his late father.
With CHIPS Act funding, a 1950s-era plant in Vermont is getting the chance to make semiconductors for smartphones and electric vehicles.
Having a higher income doesn't mean you also have enough of the other things that make you feel truly happy and wealthy (relationships, hobbies, time).
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. Version 3 of Claude launched this month. It’s a powerful new alternative to ChatGPT. AI tools are evolving quickly. Claude, Google’s improved Gemini and Microsoft’s new Copilot have joined ChatGPT in creating a remarkably competitive AI arena. Read on for an update on about Claude, noting its strengths and limitations and some suggested ways to...
‘Junk fees’ is the term being used to describe unnecessary or hidden charges that consumers face in various transactions.
AT&T broadened the reach of its fixed wireless access service to include businesses, part of a plan to offer converged connectivity options in remote locations without fibre.
Yet another argument in favor of allowing jaywalking is the considerable savings in labor and paint when we no longer need to paint crosswalks on Hawaii’s streets.