 He writes about spending  and investing, and writes an advice column, The Moneyist, in which he answers questions on inheritance, marriage, divorce, tipping, weddings and other tricky money issues.Fottrell contributed to magazines and newspapers in Ireland and the U.K., including The Dubliner (magazine), wrote a weekly radio review column for "The Irish Times" and gave advice on relationships on "The Ray D'Arcy Show".He has published a book on relationships in Ireland, titled "Love in a Damp Climate,"  and contributed to several others, including “A Pint and a Haircut,” a collection of true Irish stories.