Buying Property Through Your Pension

Buying Property Through Your Pension

One of the most tax efficient ways to purchase a property (residential or commercial) in Ireland is to get your pension to buy it. Provided you have the funds in place or you and your company can move funds into a pension structure the property can be...
Understanding the Pension Auto Enrolment Scheme

Understanding the Pension Auto Enrolment Scheme

Background Ireland is currently the only OECD country that does not have a mandatory pension scheme for employees. Finally, after over 20 years of discussion and consultation, legislation was last week introduced to the Dáil that will pave the way for a new...
Things that caught my interest!

Things that caught my interest!

Every day I, like everyone, am bombarded by different news and messages from all directions – websites, email, social media, podcasts even the good old newspapers and radio. A cursory glance or read of the headlines is usually enough but sometimes something...
When I’m not at work…I’m singing!

When I’m not at work…I’m singing!

As some of you may know (I tend to mention it from time to time!), one of my favourite things to do in my spare time is sing with my choir. It’s a well-known fact that group singing is one of the most effective forms of managing your mental health. It can be daunting...
Which is better Serious Illness or Income Protection?

Which is better Serious Illness or Income Protection?

Introduction There is no single right answer to this question. As with other areas of financial planning, it depends on your own individual circumstances. What is your occupation, your financial situation, your life stage, do you have dependants and what are your...