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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!
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 stands out...
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?
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...
6 Ways to get Financially Fit for your Retirement
Introduction Retirement marks a significant milestone in life. It’s a time where you can finally take a step back and unwind. However, making sure you are financially fit for retirement is extremely important. People are living longer and leading more active lives in...
Recent ‘Game Changing’ Positive Amendments to Pension Rules For Company Directors
Earlier this year the Finance Act included some significant positive changes to the pension regulations in Ireland. Up until January, the maximum pension contribution that a company could make to a Director or Employee’s pension was calculated using a number of...
Inheritance tax planning for you and your family
They say that the two guarantees in life are death and taxes but what many people overlook are the actual tax implications that arise when they eventually die. This is where understanding inheritance tax is critical. Capital Acquisitions Tax The current tax laws will...
20 Ways to jump start your financial future
The cost of living crisis is changing how we manage money. The following is a comprehensive list that includes some starting points, as well as some more complex strategies, for those who want to jump start their financial future and make a long-term commitment to...
Investing in Challenging Times
Having weathered a global pandemic over the last 2 years, you’d think we’d be due a bit of good news for a change. Unfortunately, 2022 will be a tough watch when the producers of Reeling In The Years get to work on their latest instalment. We are still investing in...