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Professionals are Failing to Protect their Biggest Asset; Themselves! With years of education behind them, and years of earning potential in front of them, professional individuals are a valuable commodity. But why are so few protecting themselves – financially? Many professionals are self-employed, adding another layer of financial responsibility to the equation. Despite their significant insurance […]
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Checklist of things to do when you near retirement It’s a good idea to start planning when you’re nearing retirement age. Here is a checklist of things to work on now before you retire: Find your paperwork. Old pensions from previous employers, life cover, current investments, pensions. Some people are very organised, they […]
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What do you need to know about starting a pension? People retiring today expect to be much more active than previous generations, so it’s important that you prepare for the life you want to live when you reach retirement age. You may not want to stop working at 66 but you should know what your […]
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Euro saved is a Euro earned! So the saying goes, but thanks to inflation the value of that Euro saved could be a lot less than when you earned it, over time. The obvious impact of inflation on your savings is that your purchasing power is eroding. This means that if you stash €100 under […]
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Passing on wealth can be a sensitive subject not only because of the financial complexities but also the family emotions and politics it might drag up. In 2020, Revenues net receipts from Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) were €505 million. €430 million of this was made up of Inheritance Tax and €71 million was made up […]
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We have an opportunity for you to be part of the next phase of our exciting growth! We are currently hiring for a: FINANCIAL SERVICES CLIENT ADMINISTRATOR – FULL-TIME A day in the life: You will assist us as we provide advice to clients across a range of key areas including cash-flow management, […]
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Irish companies which are “close” companies are liable to pay a 20% surcharge each year on any investment income (or deposit income) which is not distributed. A “close” company is a business controlled by 5 or fewer participators – i.e. a person who has an interest in the income or capital of a company. Does […]
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By Cleona Kinahan M.Sc CFP® QFA FLIA “Schools teach you how to work for money, but don’t teach how to make it work for you.” — Robert Kiyosaki 1. Spend less than you earn This is a discipline. In order to achieve this goal, you have to know where your money is going each […]
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“You don’t marry someone you can live with… You marry someone you can’t live without” – unknown Ok so it’s not the most romantic reason for a proposal, but there are many financial and practical reasons to tie the knot. As well as the joy of sharing your life with the love of your […]
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GET FINANCIALLY FIT for 2021!!! It’s time to improve your overall financial knowledge Get clear on your options. Taking the time to understand your current financial position will help you identify the challenges that you may face (both now and in the future). The sooner you identify these, the sooner you can remedy them […]
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