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How To Avoid Inheritance Tax in Ireland Legally?
by Ian Gallagher | Oct 4, 2024
This content has been updated to reflect changes in Budget 2025Inheritance tax is something people forget about until it's too late. In 2018 revenue collected over €466.3 million...
What Is the Tax Relief on Pension Contributions in Ireland?
by Ian Gallagher | Dec 6, 2024
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?
by Ian Gallagher | Dec 5, 2024
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Nov 11, 2024
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Oct 4, 2024
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Jul 30, 2024
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Jul 8, 2024
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Jul 1, 2024
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | May 31, 2024
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | May 27, 2024
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | May 17, 2024
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | May 13, 2024
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. Many...
Ways to Jump-Start Your Financial Future
by Debbie Cheevers | Oct 9, 2023
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)
by Debbie Cheevers | Aug 17, 2023
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Aug 11, 2023
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
by Adrian Gallagher | Jun 20, 2023
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?
by Adrian Gallagher | Jun 17, 2023
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?
by Adrian Gallagher | Jun 17, 2023
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
by Adrian Gallagher | Jun 17, 2023
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
by Adrian Gallagher | Jun 17, 2023
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Jun 1, 2023
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 25, 2023
If you're an employer in Ireland, from 2024 you will have a legal obligation to automatically enrol eligible employees into the new auto-enrolment pension scheme if the employee...
5 Tips You Need to Ask About Money
by Debbie Cheevers | Feb 17, 2023
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?
by Adrian Gallagher | Feb 14, 2023
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...
How To Achieve Financial Freedom Using The 50 30 20 Money Management Method
by Ian Gallagher | Dec 22, 2022
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...
Are Pensioners Exempt From Property Tax in Ireland?
by Debbie Cheevers | Nov 8, 2022
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Sep 27, 2022
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
by Ian Gallagher | Jun 22, 2022
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Oct 12, 2021
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Sep 20, 2021
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Sep 15, 2021
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Sep 1, 2021
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...
Self-employed pensions
by Debbie Cheevers | Aug 26, 2021
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 Happens to Your Pension When You Die?
by Debbie Cheevers | Aug 18, 2021
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Jul 9, 2021
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Jul 8, 2021
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Jun 25, 2021
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Jun 21, 2021
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Jun 16, 2021
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Jun 8, 2021
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
by Debbie Cheevers | May 28, 2021
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
by Debbie Cheevers | May 21, 2021
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
by Debbie Cheevers | May 14, 2021
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...
TAX RELIEF ON PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS IN IRELAND
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 28, 2021
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...
How to save money in 2021
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 9, 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....
Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal Annual Christmas Appeal
by Ian Gallagher | Dec 15, 2020
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Nov 11, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Aug 12, 2020
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
by Adrian Gallagher | May 20, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | May 19, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | May 6, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 20, 2020
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
by Adrian Gallagher | Apr 9, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 8, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 1, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Mar 24, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Mar 18, 2020
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
by Adrian Gallagher | Mar 18, 2020
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
by Adrian Gallagher | Mar 17, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Mar 11, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Feb 27, 2020
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Feb 7, 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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Jan 28, 2020
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Jan 22, 2020
Is critical illness cover the same as serious illness cover? Critical Illness Cover is indeed the same as Serious Illness Cover. It’s an insurance policy that pays you a tax-free...
5 Easy Steps to choose a financial advisor
by Debbie Cheevers | Jan 17, 2020
5 easy steps to choose a financial advisor Whatever your income, everyone should get impartial & practical Financial Advice throughout their lives. Financial Advisors offer...
APRC VS Interest Rate: What’s the Difference?
by Debbie Cheevers | Jan 3, 2020
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...
WILL MY WHOLE OF Life INSURANCE INCREASE IN IRELAND?
by Debbie Cheevers | Dec 23, 2019
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
by Ian Gallagher | Dec 4, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Nov 18, 2019
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.
by Ian Gallagher | Nov 13, 2019
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!
by Debbie Cheevers | Oct 30, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Oct 11, 2019
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?
by Ian Gallagher | Sep 30, 2019
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
by Ian Gallagher | Aug 27, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Jun 17, 2019
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
by Ian Gallagher | Jun 1, 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
by Debbie Cheevers | May 17, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | May 14, 2019
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | May 7, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 30, 2019
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?
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 25, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 24, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 16, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 16, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Apr 15, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Mar 28, 2019
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
by Debbie Cheevers | Dec 11, 2018
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
by Ian Gallagher | Apr 16, 2018
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
by Ian Gallagher | Dec 7, 2017
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
by Ian Gallagher | Nov 9, 2017
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.
by Ian Gallagher | Jul 24, 2017
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...