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 future. Because you’re not an employee, you can’t benefit from an occupational pension....
With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to choose a pension fund. Before making your decision, a couple of elements need to be taken into account. If you are looking for a personal pension, fortunately, you have many investment options. However, it can...
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 contributions are and how they work. In Ireland, employers are required to have pension schemes. However,...
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 retire. The purpose of a pension is to replace the salary/revenue that you earned before...
Enhanced Transfer Values are offered to former employees as a one-off opportunity to transfer the value of their pension fund. The value of this transfer is often high. It is therefore important for you to make an informed decision. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming...
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 that by making what is called Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs). AVCs are a simple...
