Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) are a way to make additional contributions towards your retirement benefits when you are already paying into a pension scheme. AVCs can be a tax-efficient way to top up your pension. When you retire, the funds invested in your AVC can be used to bolster your pension benefits, [...]
The Purpose of Life Insurance Do you have someone who depends on you? If so life insurance can help fill the financial gap left in the event you are no longer there to support them. However, there is more to life insurance policies than just a lump sum paid in the unfortunate event [...]
Finance Bill 2021 sets into law many of the tax measures announced on Budget day. The Finance Bill 2021 published on 21st October includes a number of changes. However, it is important to note that the Finance Bill itself does not make any changes to legislation. It has to go through the Dáil [...]
Money Saving Tips for Christmas - Our Top Seven The countdown to Christmas has begun, and we have some great Money Saving Tips for you. With only six weeks left until Santa arrives, you might be asking yourself… How will I pay for it all? For those of you who have been saving [...]
Irish people are living longer and staying healthier for longer. This is fantastic news for us as a society, but it does present unique challenges economically as our population ages. As Ireland ages, it no longer looks like the State can balance current pension obligations with already stretched public finances.Like many other developed economies, [...]
Saving for a mortgage deposit when you are buying your first home can be a challenging hurdle for most to overcome.If you are a first-time buyer, thankfully, you now only need 10% of the house price - compared to the 20% needed for those who have previously owned property.The average house price in Ireland [...]
