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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
