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Saturday 3 December, 2016

'Being a domestic violence victim is nothing to be ashamed of'
# Bearing Witness
# Bearing Witness

'Being a domestic violence victim is nothing to be ashamed of'

Dec 3rd 2016, 8:00 PM 17,584 Views 31 Comments

Many domestic violence victims go through it alone: A woman domesticly abused by her husband gives her perspective

Thursday 1 December, 2016

'Neighbours told me she was being beaten but he had her programmed to deny it'
# Bearing Witness
# Bearing Witness

'Neighbours told me she was being beaten but he had her programmed to deny it'

Dec 1st 2016, 8:00 PM 37,140 Views 42 Comments

Two perspectives on an abusive relationship: from a witness, and from a survivor.

Wednesday 30 November, 2016

‘She wanted to do hairdressing. She would get along with anyone.'
# Bearing Witness
# Bearing Witness

‘She wanted to do hairdressing. She would get along with anyone.'

Nov 30th 2016, 8:00 PM 54,581 Views 2 Comments

The brother of a woman murdered by her ex-boyfriend gives his perspective.

Tuesday 29 November, 2016

'I remember thinking, I'm gonna die. And nobody helped.’
# Bearing Witness
# Bearing Witness

'I remember thinking, I'm gonna die. And nobody helped.’

Nov 29th 2016, 8:00 PM 33,037 Views 4 Comments

Two perspectives on an abusive relationship: from a survivor, and from a partner.

Monday 28 November, 2016

'The first thing I noticed was that he would be hitting her legs'
# Bearing Witness
# Bearing Witness

'The first thing I noticed was that he would be hitting her legs'

Nov 28th 2016, 8:00 PM 118,352 Views 18 Comments

Two perspectives on an abusive relationship: from a witness, and from a survivor.

Wednesday 23 November, 2016

Where does all your money go? A guide to getting a grip on it
# Rainy Days
# Rainy Days

Where does all your money go? A guide to getting a grip on it

Nov 23rd 2016, 12:26 PM 25,102 Views 12 Comments

Clearing credit cards and a touch of long-term planning – expert advice to help you set out a plan.

Monday 21 November, 2016

'But I'm only in my 30s': Why you should make a will
# Safe Not Sorry
# Safe Not Sorry

'But I'm only in my 30s': Why you should make a will

Nov 21st 2016, 11:00 AM 17,673 Views 36 Comments

You may think there’s no point at this stage – but here are some scenarios to consider.

Friday 18 November, 2016

The Smart Home - keeping house through an app
# Intellifridges
# Intellifridges

The Smart Home - keeping house through an app

Nov 18th 2016, 11:12 AM 16,598 Views 17 Comments

No longer seen as a gimmick, the Internet of Things could soon be the norm.

Wednesday 16 November, 2016

Should you renovate your house, or move to a different one? We ask the experts
# Smart Moves
# Smart Moves

Should you renovate your house, or move to a different one? We ask the experts

Nov 16th 2016, 11:37 AM 24,274 Views 10 Comments

Architect Joe Rossney and builder Raymond Prendergast give their views.

Monday 14 November, 2016

Buying your first home: Tips to keep you sane through the process
# The Checklist
# The Checklist

Buying your first home: Tips to keep you sane through the process

Nov 14th 2016, 11:00 AM 22,545 Views 29 Comments

This checklist will save you a lot of hassle and stress.

Friday 11 November, 2016

Anxious and full of self-doubt? It might be the quarterlife crisis
# Under Pressure
# Under Pressure

Anxious and full of self-doubt? It might be the quarterlife crisis

Nov 11th 2016, 11:00 AM 17,538 Views 27 Comments

…And why this crisis is not actually a bad thing.

Wednesday 9 November, 2016

Relax, ignore the mess and accept help - Top tips for new parents
# Babies
# Babies

Relax, ignore the mess and accept help - Top tips for new parents

Nov 9th 2016, 11:00 AM 12,435 Views 8 Comments

Put down Gina Ford, go with your gut and you’ll get through it.

Monday 7 November, 2016

Popping the question: The right time to ask for a pay rise

Popping the question: The right time to ask for a pay rise

Nov 7th 2016, 11:00 AM 15,132 Views 26 Comments

How to talk money with the boss and get what you deserve.

Thursday 3 November, 2016

Do the 44% of Irish people who are single in their 30s suffer stigma?
# Flying Solo
# Flying Solo

Do the 44% of Irish people who are single in their 30s suffer stigma?

Nov 3rd 2016, 12:41 PM 35,279 Views 45 Comments

Times have moved on from research in the 1990s which found society less understanding.

Tuesday 1 November, 2016

Turning 30? Our guide to owning it
# Thirty Not Hurty
# Thirty Not Hurty

Turning 30? Our guide to owning it

Nov 1st 2016, 12:04 PM 23,908 Views 19 Comments

Life lessons for your fourth decade.

Friday 28 October, 2016

Break-ups, career moves and kids - the science of making a BIG change
# All Change
# All Change

Break-ups, career moves and kids - the science of making a BIG change

Oct 28th 2016, 11:00 AM 16,470 Views 4 Comments

Moments of crisis or contentment – managing life changes can be done.

Wednesday 26 October, 2016

Changing careers 101 - Figure out where you want to go
# Switch It Up
# Switch It Up

Changing careers 101 - Figure out where you want to go

Oct 26th 2016, 11:00 AM 12,099 Views 7 Comments

If you are in your 20s, it’s a good time to ring the changes if that’s what your gut is telling you.

Monday 24 October, 2016

Sea swimming and hula-hooping - a social life outside the pub
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

Sea swimming and hula-hooping - a social life outside the pub

Oct 24th 2016, 11:00 AM 21,773 Views 6 Comments

When going ‘out’ out just doesn’t cut it.

Monday 17 October, 2016

'Don't share so much on social media' - advice for your 20s from those who have been there
# Word From The Wise
# Word From The Wise

'Don't share so much on social media' - advice for your 20s from those who have been there

Oct 17th 2016, 10:30 AM 26,815 Views 13 Comments

Retired people on why you shouldn’t worry ‘until worry worries you’.

Friday 14 October, 2016

Know your ARFs from your PRSAs? Our guide to when to start a pension
# The Long Game
# The Long Game

Know your ARFs from your PRSAs? Our guide to when to start a pension

Oct 14th 2016, 10:00 AM 13,977 Views 24 Comments

And what the hell is a PIP? An ARF? We got some experts to answer your questions.

Wednesday 12 October, 2016

Saving money in your 20s and 30s? It CAN be done - and here's how
# Mo Money Mo Savings
# Mo Money Mo Savings

Saving money in your 20s and 30s? It CAN be done - and here's how

Oct 12th 2016, 11:00 AM 38,203 Views 56 Comments

We talked to successful savers for their tips on squirrelling it away.

Monday 10 October, 2016

What are the biggest expenses for Irish households?
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

What are the biggest expenses for Irish households?

Oct 10th 2016, 11:00 AM 42,863 Views 51 Comments

The roof over our heads, the food in our belly and the means of getting from A to B top the list.

Friday 7 October, 2016

Friendship and colleagues: Can work friends become real friends?
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

Friendship and colleagues: Can work friends become real friends?

Oct 7th 2016, 1:18 PM 34,380 Views 16 Comments

Can workplace bonds cut it in the real world?

Wednesday 5 October, 2016

The Debate Room: To wed, or not to wed, that is the question
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

The Debate Room: To wed, or not to wed, that is the question

Oct 5th 2016, 11:00 AM 1,325 Views 60 Comments

One couple explains why marriage is important to them and another on why they won’t be taking the plunge.

Tuesday 4 October, 2016

BFFs? Probably not - why we shed friends in our late 20s
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

BFFs? Probably not - why we shed friends in our late 20s

Oct 4th 2016, 11:03 AM 41,386 Views 11 Comments

Psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick explains why some friendships have a best-by date.

Friday 30 September, 2016

Punctuality, responsibility, find something that you love: What did you learn on your first job?
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

Punctuality, responsibility, find something that you love: What did you learn on your first job?

Sep 30th 2016, 9:52 AM 17,705 Views 29 Comments

Some famous names share their experiences – and yes, first impressions count.

Wednesday 28 September, 2016

Students: Be productive and make the most of your breaks from college
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

Students: Be productive and make the most of your breaks from college

Sep 28th 2016, 11:00 AM 10,855 Views 8 Comments

It’s not all about binging on box-sets: this is the time to feather your CV for future employers.

Monday 26 September, 2016

Decision time: How to decide on the career that's (hopefully) right for you
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

Decision time: How to decide on the career that's (hopefully) right for you

Sep 26th 2016, 11:00 AM 16,440 Views 9 Comments

Choosing a career is one of the most important decision you will ever make – so don’t just fall into it.

Wednesday 21 September, 2016

The psychology of house sharing: how to get on with the people you're living with
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

The psychology of house sharing: how to get on with the people you're living with

Sep 21st 2016, 11:00 AM 21,433 Views 26 Comments

Can’t we all just get along? Former Olympic team psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick helps us understand why housemates fight.

Friday 16 September, 2016

Budgeting is boring? A guide to why - and how - you need to master the purse strings
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

Budgeting is boring? A guide to why - and how - you need to master the purse strings

Sep 16th 2016, 11:00 AM 19,934 Views 3 Comments

A third-level student will need at least €11,000 to get through the college year, living away from home.

Wednesday 7 September, 2016

Letters to a Fresher: College graduates tell us what they wish they'd known in first year
# Change Generation
# Change Generation

Letters to a Fresher: College graduates tell us what they wish they'd known in first year

Sep 7th 2016, 11:00 AM 27,168 Views 29 Comments

We asked three recent graduates to write a letter to their former selves. Here’s what they had to say…

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