With 2020 now well in the rear vision mirror, the future is looking much brighter than it did even six months ago. The Covid-19 vaccine roll-out and prospect of getting back to normal life is a great cause for optimism. But after a very rocky
After an unpredictable and rocky 2020, the new year inspires renewed confidence, especially with a Covid-19 vaccine currently being rolled out. Reflect on what is important to you The pandemic has cast our priorities in an entirely new light and now is the
With the Central Bank reporting savings on deposit at a record high in Ireland – an average of some €33,566 per adult – there are a host of challenges in 2021 for savers. Rather than being rewarded for saving money, savers are finding themselves
Invest in your pension before 31 October to get tax back. With the 2020 tax deadline just around the corner, why not take the opportunity to top up your pension and claim tax back? 2020 has been a challenging year and now more than ever
The coronavirus pandemic has given us a lot to think about in terms of our financial security. If you are planning to retire in the near future, you might have particular concerns. Market volatility and a range of economic predictions made for some difficult reading
With the Irish Pensions and Investment market currently worth more than €200 billion, it might come as a surprise that millions are lying dormant in bank accounts, waiting to be claimed. It is a worthy exercise to trace your pension. With the help of your
Have you put your pension planning on the long finger, or think the State Pension will be enough to support you in your retirement? According to Irish Life, 90% of people in Ireland are not on track with their pension savings. Given the State Pension
Pensions are serious business and being comfortable in retirement is a key concern for most people with a pension plan. That’s why the government’s recent announcement about the implementation of a Total Contribution Approach for calculating a person’s entitlement to the State Pension (Contributory) is
As part of the government’s strategy to increase personal pension pots and relieve the burden on the State, any contribution made to your pension fund by the tax deadline is eligible for tax back on the 2016 tax year. By starting a pension now, doing
The world is full of surprises. The way you respond to surprises is crucial to long-term investment success. The US electorate has spoken on the 9th of November 2016 and for the first time since the 1950s have voted a non-politician to be president of
Yesterday’s Sunday Business Post included a special report on Pensions which is a very worthwhile read. The good news is we are all living longer. However, if you want to retire before age 68 without suffering a big drop in income, you need a plan.