Are your children cleaning you out?
by Elaine Larkin
The hand that rocks the cradle was described in a 19th century poem as the hand that rules the world – and this is still true in financial terms in some parent/adult child relationships. Elaine Larkin looks at the issue of grown-up children seeking financial assistance from their parents
Birth of Mother’s Day
by Muriel Bolger
It may have been hijacked by card companies, florists and chocolatiers but the origins of Mother’s Day are much more humble – and the sentiment is a worthy one. Muriel Bolger looks at how it all started
Broadening horizons with an educational holiday
by Fiona Ellis
What better way to learn new skills than on the banks of the Seine or in the foothills of Scotland? Learning abroad is a great way to step out of your comfort zone and increase your motivation to really learn and experience new skills in a different environment.
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