Financial Planning, Protection, Pensions & Investments
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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 self-employed individuals overlook the importance of setting up a pension, but it's a...
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 you with all the information you need to know about ARFs, including eligibility...
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 you want once you retire. And this should determine the amount of money you put into your...
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 you need to plan and make sure your finances will be secure in retirement. While the...
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 into the new auto-enrolment pension scheme if the employee is not already in an existing...
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 expect is important when planning for the future. The amount paid out by the Irish state...
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 invest a suitable amount of money into your pension and allows you to save money on taxes...
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 factors: What kind of pension you have, and whether you are already retired or not. In the...
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 you are looking for a personal pension, fortunately, you have many pension investment...
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 contributions are and how they work. In Ireland, employers are required to offer pension...