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How To Avoid Inheritance Tax in Ireland Legally?

How To Avoid Inheritance Tax in Ireland Legally?

This content has been updated to reflect changes in Budget 2025Are you looking for ways to avoid inheritance tax? Inheritance tax is something people forget about until it's too...

Volatility A Feature of Investment Markets

Volatility A Feature of Investment Markets

The past few months have been particularly turbulent for investors. Market volatility has surged, leading to sharp declines in stock prices and causing understandable anxiety...

Market Volatility & Managing Your Investments

Market Volatility & Managing Your Investments

Market volatility is an inevitable part of investing, but that doesn’t make it any less stressful for clients. As financial advisors, it’s our role to provide perspective, keep...

February 2025: A Mixed Start to 2025

February 2025: A Mixed Start to 2025

As we step out of February 2025, navigating personal finances remains a key priority for individuals and families across Ireland. Ireland's economy has shown resilience amid...

The Ultimate Guide to Auto Enrolment for Pensions

The Ultimate Guide to Auto Enrolment for Pensions

Welcome to The Ultimate Guide to Auto Enrolment for Pensions: Everything You Need to Know. Are you unsure about the complexities of pension schemes and how auto enrolment works?...

APRC VS Interest Rate: What’s the Difference?

APRC VS Interest Rate: What’s the Difference?

APRC & Interest Rates On Mortgages Understanding APRC vs Interest rate is essential for knowing what you are being charged on your mortgage.  Your mortgage is likely the most...

Pensions in Ireland: Why They’re a Smart Choice

Pensions in Ireland: Why They’re a Smart Choice

Pensions in Ireland are one of the most effective ways to secure your financial future. A pension isn’t just about planning for the future—it’s also about making smart financial...

Self-employed pensions

Self-employed pensions

Self-employed pensions are designed for individuals who work for themselves. As a self-employed individual, it is essential for you to think about retirement and plan for the...

What Taxes Do You Pay On Investments

What Taxes Do You Pay On Investments

Are you confused about the taxes you pay on investments? What taxes do you pay on investments. Many investors find it challenging to understand the complexities of investment...

How Does Income Protection Work In Ireland?

How Does Income Protection Work In Ireland?

Looking for proper guidelines related to income protection in Ireland? Income protection insurance is a financial safety net designed to replace a portion of your income if you...

What Happens to Your Pension When You Die?

What Happens to Your Pension When You Die?

Are you thinking about what will happen to your pension when you pass away? Pensions are an important part of your financial planning, giving you an income for your retirement....

How Much Does Life Insurance Cost In Ireland?

How Much Does Life Insurance Cost In Ireland?

Understanding how much life insurance costs in Ireland can help you make informed decisions for your financial future. Life insurance is an essential safety net, providing peace...

How Does Inheritance &  Gift Tax Work in Ireland?

How Does Inheritance & Gift Tax Work in Ireland?

This content has been updated to reflect changes in Budget 2025In Ireland, gifting money to your loved ones is pretty easy, but it’s important to bear in mind that some gifts...

What Are The 3 Main Types Of Life Insurance?

What Are The 3 Main Types Of Life Insurance?

Life insurance serves as a crucial financial tool, providing peace of mind and financial security to individuals and families both. In Ireland, there are three primary types of...

Is Income Protection Taxable in Ireland?

Is Income Protection Taxable in Ireland?

Income protection insurance is a crucial safety net for anyone who might lose their ability to earn due to illness or injury.  This type of insurance provides you with a...

How To Calculate Tax On Pension Income?

How To Calculate Tax On Pension Income?

Planning for retirement involves more than just saving money; understanding how your pension income is taxed is essential for managing your finances effectively. Taxes on pension...

Does Income Protection Cover Redundancy?

Does Income Protection Cover Redundancy?

Income protection insurance is designed to help you financially if you're unable to work due to illness or injury, by providing a regular income. However, many people are unsure...

How Pensions Work for the Self-Employed?

How Pensions Work for the Self-Employed?

Are you self-employed and wondering how to secure your financial future?  Thinking about retirement can feel overwhelming, especially when you're managing your own business....

Ways to Jump-Start Your Financial Future

Ways to Jump-Start Your Financial Future

Your financial future isn't something that materialises out of the blue. It is a detailed, thought-out process that begins with steps taken today. A stable financial future is a...

What are Approved Retirement Funds (ARFs)

What are Approved Retirement Funds (ARFs)

If you're planning for retirement in Ireland, you may have heard of an approved retirement funds (ARF). But what exactly is an ARF, and how does it work? This guide will provide...

How much do I need for my pension?

How much do I need for my pension?

How much should I save for my pension? It’s a question we are often asked as financial advisors. When you’re starting a pension, the first thing you calculate is how much money...

What is SWOT Analysis in Business?

What is SWOT Analysis in Business?

Does your business struggle to identify its strengths and weaknesses or understand the opportunities and threats in your market? Feel like you're operating in the dark? Greenway...

Do I Need to Register If I Have an Online Business?

Do I Need to Register If I Have an Online Business?

Today, running an online business has become an attractive opportunity for many individuals. It's a platform that offers freedom, flexibility, and the potential for financial...

Digital Marketing Strategies For Small Businesses

Digital Marketing Strategies For Small Businesses

Digital marketing is no longer an option—it's a necessity. An effective digital marketing strategy can make or break your business in a rapidly evolving digital era. This...

Auto Enrolment Pensions For Employers

Auto Enrolment Pensions For Employers

Updated with new auto enrolment information Janurary 2025If you're an employer in Ireland, from 2025 you will have a legal obligation to automatically enrol eligible employees...

5 Tips You Need to Ask About Money

5 Tips You Need to Ask About Money

Do you feel like you have no control over your money? Knowing the right questions to ask about money is the key to taking control of your finances. From budgeting to saving for...

What is business management?

What is business management?

Business management is a term lots of people search for. But what are they really looking for? Business management is the practice of leading a team or organisation to achieve...

Are Pensioners Exempt From Property Tax in Ireland?

Are Pensioners Exempt From Property Tax in Ireland?

The annual Property Tax in Ireland is called the Local Property Tax (LPT). Local Property Tax is charged on residential properties in Ireland. There are no specific local...

How Much is The State Pension in Ireland?

How Much is The State Pension in Ireland?

As retirement approaches, one of the most pressing concerns is income. In Ireland, the state pension provides a regular source of income in later life. Understanding how much to...

MAXIMISE YOUR PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS IN IRELAND

MAXIMISE YOUR PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS IN IRELAND

Maximising your pension contributions in Ireland is a great way to provide you with an appropriate income for your retirement while reducing your tax bills. Indeed, it helps you...

How to budget your money?

How to budget your money?

No matter what your financial situation is, knowing where your money is going each month is essential. Having a budget helps you be more in control of your finances and let you...

Best Ways to Reduce Income Tax In Ireland

Best Ways to Reduce Income Tax In Ireland

Are you self-employed in Ireland? And, filing your income tax return every year? And want to know how to pay less tax as a self-employed person? This article is for you. If you...

What Happens to Your Pension When You Die?

What Happens to Your Pension When You Die?

What happens to your pension when you die? Who gets your pension if you die? These are questions that many people in Ireland are asking these days. It actually depends on two...

HOW TO PICK A PENSION FUND IN IRELAND?

HOW TO PICK A PENSION FUND IN IRELAND?

With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to choose a pension fund in Ireland. Before making your decision, a couple of elements need to be taken into account. If...

Employer Pension Contributions in Ireland

Employer Pension Contributions in Ireland

In Ireland, Employer Pension Contributions are payments made into an employee’s pension scheme by their employer. As an employee, it is important to know what exactly these...

What is a pension plan?

What is a pension plan?

You probably already know about pensions. But do you know the real meaning of a pension? A pension is the money you live on once you retire, you will use to live on when you...

PENSIONS & ENHANCED TRANSFER VALUES IN IRELAND

PENSIONS & ENHANCED TRANSFER VALUES IN IRELAND

Enhanced Transfer Values in Ireland are offered to former employees as a one-off opportunity for their pension transfer values. The value of this transfer is often high. It is...

What are avcs pensions?

What are avcs pensions?

Do you find yourself with extra money at the end of the month? If you are a pension scheme member, you can invest more money into your current pension. Indeed, you can achieve...

Employee pension scheme vs. Private scheme

Employee pension scheme vs. Private scheme

Choosing the type of pension you want can be a challenge. With the huge number of options available to you, it's important to know what's best for you. Sometimes our employer...

7 good reasons to start a pension

7 good reasons to start a pension

Today, we are talking about reasons why you should start a pension. Have you ever thought about what your life will be like once you retire? The best way to secure your future is...

Pensions and divorce in Ireland

Pensions and divorce in Ireland

After the family home, the divorce pension is often the most valuable asset a divorcing couple can have. Therefore, you need to know what happens to it in the event of separation...

Pension term insurance

Pension term insurance

What is Pension Term Insurance? Pension Term Insurance is a life insurance policy that covers you up until retirement. If you were to die before you reached retirement your...

How to save money in 2021

How to save money in 2021

Today, more than ever, it is important to have some money aside.  Whether it's for buying a home, getting out of debt, or achieving financial freedom, saving money is crucial....

Tax Relief On Pension Contributions In Ireland

Tax Relief On Pension Contributions In Ireland

You may already know, that investing in a pension has many advantages. It allows you to save properly, can protect your funds from inflation, and possibly increase your wealth...

Should I Invest Now?

Should I Invest Now?

top 5 tips for Beginner investors Find out what options you have for your savings and unexpected lump sums. Interest rates are low at the moment, but take some time to research,...

Your Credit Rating and COVID

Your Credit Rating and COVID

credit rating - What is it? Your credit rating is held with the Irish Credit Bureau. It is where all your financial payment history is stored. It shows your payment and loan...

7 tips to start a business

7 tips to start a business

7 tips to start a business in Ireland today. We’ve outlined 7 tips for when you're starting your business in Ireland. We have over 40 years of experience running all types of...

GDPR And Working From Home

GDPR And Working From Home

Greenway's Top 7 Gdpr tips GDPR caused a big panic in 2018 when the legislation came into force, and most of us made our workplaces GDPR-compliant. But what happens when the...

How to grow sales in ireland

How to grow sales in ireland

Tips to Grow Sales in Ireland Whether you sell products or services, you want to grow sales. We’re going to look at developing sales with business clients & private clients,...

Website Design – What You Need To Know

Website Design – What You Need To Know

Website Design - Our Top 5 Tips to Get The Best Site You Can Now more than ever, people want to get their businesses online. Get the best out of your Website Design through...

Business Success During & After Coronavirus

Business Success During & After Coronavirus

BUSINESS SUCCESS DURING & AFTER CORONAVIRUS How will you have business success during & after coronavirus? Check our top tips and ideas below. We have over 40 years of...

Life Insurance and Coronavirus

Life Insurance and Coronavirus

How will the current Coronavirus & COVID-19 Pandemic affect your Life Insurance? There have been several news stories about insurance companies refusing to cover claims...

Working from home in Ireland

Working from home in Ireland

Working from home in Ireland Find out about working from home in Ireland, and what makes a good remote worker? Many people are trying to remote work for the first time. We’ve...

Payroll and COVID-19 Pandemic Payment

Payroll and COVID-19 Pandemic Payment

Did you have to let your staff go temporarily? As it gets near to your end of month payroll date, here’s how to use the COVID-19 Refund Scheme.We'll Answer Your Questions!What is...

Welfare in Ireland and Coronavirus

Welfare in Ireland and Coronavirus

What are your Welfare options right now? - March 2020 If you’ve recently lost your job, or are now working on reduced hours, you need to know what welfare you’re entitled to, and...

Free Coronavirus Business Advice

Free Coronavirus Business Advice

Coronavirus Business Advice To help businesses during the coronavirus economic shock, we are making 5 FREE Coronavirus business advice consultations available. Just answer the...

Coronavirus Business Survival Plan

Coronavirus Business Survival Plan

Coronavirus business survival plan Coronavirus is having a severe and traumatic impact on our economy. Our six-point plan to fight the COVID-19 economic shock will help you...

Coronavirus mortgage repayment

Coronavirus mortgage repayment

Coronavirus & mortgage repayments. Coronavirus mortgage repayment, If you’re reading worrying stories about quarantines, and coronavirus, it’s important to know how this...

Parental Leave for Employees

Parental Leave for Employees

What is Parental Leave in Ireland? How to take the right leave, at the right time – Greenway Financial Advisors answers your questions

4 ways to save more money in 2020

4 ways to save more money in 2020

4 ways to save money in 2020 Trying to save money is often challenging, especially when you think that there is nothing left to cut.  Since the January blues are now over, take...

WHAT IS P60 IN IRELAND?

WHAT IS P60 IN IRELAND?

If you’re currently working, you might be wondering where your P60 revenue is right now. Especially if you’re planning on applying for a mortgage this year. (Many lenders require...

What is Critical Illness Cover?

What is Critical Illness Cover?

What is critical illness cover? Critical illness cover is a type of insurance designed to provide financial protection in the event that you're diagnosed with a severe illness....

5 Easy Steps to choose a financial advisor

5 Easy Steps to choose a financial advisor

5 easy steps to choose a financial advisor Whatever your income, everyone should get impartial & practical Financial Advice throughout their lives. Financial Advisors offer...

WILL MY WHOLE OF Life INSURANCE INCREASE IN IRELAND?

WILL MY WHOLE OF Life INSURANCE INCREASE IN IRELAND?

Some holders of Whole of Life insurance in Ireland are receiving very worrying letters, informing them that their policies have been reviewed, and their premiums increased.   In...

What’s a PRSA Pension Explained

What’s a PRSA Pension Explained

PRSA or personal retirement savings account is a long-term personal pension plan that can let you save for retirement in a flexible way. Most people can get a PRSA pension in...

Simple guide to your pension options.

Simple guide to your pension options.

Pensions can be confusing and overwhelming at the best of times. At Greenway we focus on giving clear information to explain what is happening with Pensions in Ireland in 2019....

Start Financial Planning Today!

Start Financial Planning Today!

Why Financially Plan? Tracking your income & expenditure gives you a road map to follow. Financial Planning allows you to plan for the future. Knowing where your money goes...

The Self-Employed Guide to Mortgage Applications

The Self-Employed Guide to Mortgage Applications

SELF-EMPLOYED? HERE’S WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR WITH YOUR MORTGAGE APPLICATION Whether you’re a First Time Buyer self-employed, you’re trading up, or switching mortgages, there are a...

What Is A Greenway Financial Review?

What Is A Greenway Financial Review?

Getting a financial review is a great way of creating a roadmap or plan for where you want your personal finances to end up.

Mortgage Application Guide For First Time Buyers

Mortgage Application Guide For First Time Buyers

Follow our simple mortgage application guide for first time buyers. If you're making your mortgage application soon, or you're still on the path to saving your house deposit,...

Managing Your Money

Managing Your Money

Managing your money is crucial for your success at saving, but what does it mean? Do a search for ‘spending diary’, or ‘what I spent this week’. I would argue that out of the...

The Best Mortgage Protection Policy 2019

The Best Mortgage Protection Policy 2019

Which is the best policy? There's no simple answer to the question, but here's how the policies we offer compare. You'll find the best choice for you. Greenway Financial Advisors...

How Tax Reliefs Can Help You Save

How Tax Reliefs Can Help You Save

Savings can take a while. Don't become disheartened, tax reliefs could be a way to increase your savings quicker. If your savings are building slowly, don't be tempted to spend...

Financial Planning for Millennials

Financial Planning for Millennials

How Financial Planning can help cash-strapped Millennials: There are plenty of times when we wonder if we'll ever feel like adults. Financial Planning is a thing that makes us...

Is Online Life Insurance Safe?

Is Online Life Insurance Safe?

There have been some discussions in the news recently. Is your online life insurance safe? The Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman released their Overview of Complaints and...

Changing Your Mortgage Protection – Is It Worth It?

Changing Your Mortgage Protection – Is It Worth It?

Can changing my Mortgage Protection really make a saving? It can. When the newspapers advise you to make a switch, they mention savings of €2,000 to €7,000 over the life of the...

Co-Habitation and Mortgage Protection

Co-Habitation and Mortgage Protection

it's fine to not get hitched... Weddings are extremely expensive. You and your partner made the right choice not to do it. You're building a life that isn't just about one day,...

Online Brokers and Mortgage Protection Savings

Online Brokers and Mortgage Protection Savings

IS MORTGAGE PROTECTION WITH A BROKER DIFFERENT TO MORTGAGE PROTECTION FROM THE BANK? Online brokers can help make you some significant money and time savings on your mortgage...

FUNERAL INSURANCE PLANS

FUNERAL INSURANCE PLANS

What is a Funeral Insurance Plan? Funeral Insurance can be a number of things. It’s essentially a life insurance policy that pays out on death, with the sum being used to cover...

New Mortgage Protection In Your 50s

New Mortgage Protection In Your 50s

What do Generation X and Baby Boomers have in common? You probably got Mortgage Protection before it was cool, like a lot of other things....

Switch Your Mortgage Protection Policy

Switch Your Mortgage Protection Policy

That's a brilliant quote! So much cheaper than what you're paying. You should definitely change your policy, shouldn't you? Take a deep breath, and check a few things first: How...

Know Your Life Insurance Options: A Glossary

Know Your Life Insurance Options: A Glossary

GLOSSARY OF COMMON TERMS “CONVERSION” This option allows a policy to be changed to a different policy, at the end of the policy term. This can be done without new evidence of...

Update Your Life Insurance Policy

Update Your Life Insurance Policy

Congratulations! That’s brilliant! You got married, had a baby, stopped smoking - there are so many ways that life can change. Do you know that this can affect your life...