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Inheritance Tax Ireland | How To Avoid 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...
State Savings Options In Ireland
When it comes to safe, government-backed savings solutions, State Savings Ireland is hard to beat. Offered by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) and administered...
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...
Capital Gains Tax Ireland 2025 – Rates, Reliefs, and How to Pay CGT
If you're investing, selling property, or transferring assets, understanding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in Ireland is crucial. As of 2025, capital gain tax in Ireland remains one of...
Best Savings Account Ireland 2025 – Where to Get the Highest Rates
If you’re wondering about the best savings account in Ireland are you’re not alone. With interest rates are changing and more savings products available, choosing the right...
Investing Amid Volatility: A Long-Term Guide for Irish Investors
In recent months in particular, financial markets have seen considerable volatility. Global economic uncertainty, interest rate adjustments, and geopolitical tensions have all...
Why Financial Advice Matters More Than Ever in 2025
In today’s unpredictable economic climate, more Irish consumers are turning to Financial Brokers for expert guidance — and it’s paying off. The newly published Value of Advice...
What Are the Best Financial Tips for Your 20s?
Your 20s are an exciting time filled with new experiences! But they’re also the perfect stage to set a solid financial foundation. Making smart financial choices early on can...
New Pension Rules 2025 for Company Directors
The Irish government’s Finance Bill, published on 11 October 2024, introduces key updates to pension rules that are set to take effect in 2025. These changes impact Personal...
What’s the Difference Between Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover?
Life can take unexpected turns, and when illness or injury comes, it’s essential to have the right financial protection in place. To help you prepare for these challenges, two...
How Much Does Executive Income Protection Cover in Ireland?
Running a business comes with many challenges, and ensuring financial stability during unexpected times is essential. Executive income protection provides a reliable solution for...
How Much Does Partnership Protection Insurance Cost in Ireland?
When it comes to running a business partnership, planning for the unexpected is crucial. If one partner were to pass away, financial challenges could quickly follow, impacting...
7 Tips for How You Could Grow Your Money in Your 30s and 40s
Entering your 30s and 40s is an exciting time, often filled with career advancements, growing families, and new responsibilities. Meanwhile, it’s also the perfect moment to focus...
UK Pension Transfers to Ireland Using QROPS: A Comprehensive Guide
For individuals moving from the UK to Ireland or planning retirement in Ireland, transferring a UK pension using a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) can be a...
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 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
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...
January 2025: A Financially Impactful Start To The Year
January 2025 has kicked off with major events, including the formation of a new government and Storm Éowyn, which caused significant disruptions. Additionally, there are several...
Best Ways to Reduce Income Tax in Ireland For Self Employed
Are you feeling stressed by the amount of income tax you pay each year and looking for effective ways to reduce it? Paying income tax is a necessity, but understanding how to...
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 & 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 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 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
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?
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?
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....
What Is the Tax Relief on Pension Contributions in Ireland?
Are you planning for your retirement and looking for ways to save money while reducing your tax bill? Understanding the tax relief available on pension contributions 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 Much Do I Need to Retire in Ireland? Complete Guide
Discover how much you need to retire comfortably in Ireland. Learn about retirement costs, state pension, personal savings, and more. Start planning today!
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?
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 Mortgage Protection Insurance Compulsory in Ireland?
Mortgage protection insurance is a type of policy that pays off your home loan if you pass away before clearing the debt, ensuring that your family doesn't bear the burden of the...
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?
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...
Are Pension Contributions Tax Deductible For Self Employed?
Are you self-employed and wondering if you can reduce your taxes by contributing to a pension plan? As a self-employed individual, planning for your financial future is crucial,...
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?
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
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)
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 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...
How Do You Scale Up a Business? Key Strategies and Tips
Looking to grow your business but not sure how? Scaling up is a common ambition for entrepreneurs wanting to increase revenue, customer reach, and impact. The process is...
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?
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 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...
How to Start a Business in Dublin: A Comprehensive Guide
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur with a great idea or a seasoned professional looking to expand your ventures, starting a business in Ireland's capital city can be a...
How to Plan Your Pension: A Comprehensive Guide by Greenway Advisors
Planning your pension is crucial to ensuring financial stability in your later years, and this applies everywhere, including in Ireland. As life expectancy continues to increase...
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
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?
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...
Achieve Financial Freedom Using The 50/30/20 Money Management Method
If you’re looking for a simple and easy way to budget your money, the 50/30/20 money management method may be perfect for you. This technique prioritizes needs over wants and...
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...
Business advice for construction: Electrician | How our advice helps
Our business advice service offers business owners a long-term supportive environment to develop their business. Greenway works with the business owner to build structures and...
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?
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
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...
Early Retirement in Ireland – Achieve Financial Freedom
In Ireland, people generally retire at 66 because it’s the current age at which they qualify for the state pension. However, in the coming years, the retirement age is most...
What Happens to Your Pension When I 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?
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal Annual Christmas Appeal
Adrian Gallagher is a member of the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal. Generally at this time of year, Rotary would do charity bucket collections at supermarkets. The money...
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
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 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
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
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 - 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 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
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 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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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?
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? 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 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?
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...
Budget Planning Tips & Ideas to make your life easier
Budget Planning Tips & Ideas to make your life easier We can help you solve your personal budget woes with our top 5 budget planning tips & Ideas. Planning your finances is...
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.
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!
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
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?
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
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 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
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
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
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?
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...
Explaining Income Protection And Long-Term Renting
Whether you think rent is dead money, or a mortgage is lodestone around your neck, the chances are you'll spend a long time renting. A...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Fill Out Your Life Insurance or Mortgage Protection Forms
It’s tempting to try to fill out your life insurance or mortgage protection forms as fast as possible. It’s easy isn’t it? Like an exam on yourself, so how could you get it...
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...
GROUP VS INDIVIDUAL MORTGAGE PROTECTION INSURANCE IN IRELAND
What is mortgage protection? Mortgage protection insurance policies break into two groups. Group policies and Individual policies. There are some serious differences between the...
Mortgage Protection & Taking Your Time: Don’t Let Them Rush You.
When you're buying a home, it can feel like the process will never end. Saving, viewings, mortgage applications, and an avalanche of paperwork. Important decisions can be rushed...