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Money management at Christmas, is it even possible? Yes, it is! It just requires some planning and a little bit of discipline. For those of you who did not get all your Christmas shopping done on Black Friday or Cyber Monday here are a few tips to help manage your spending over the next three […]
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Buying a home is a huge financial commitment for most people. So, it stands to reason that we want the right cover in place to protect our family and our home if the unexpected should happen. A mortgage protection policy will pay off the outstanding balance on your mortgage if you die or become seriously […]
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Arranging adequate business protection ensures the necessary funds end up in the right hands at the right time, helping to preserve the continuity of your business. Businesses ensure they attract the right people for their company by offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a pension plan, etc. To ensure a key employee does not […]
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The U.S. stock markets had the worst day of the year yesterday, Monday 5th August, reacting to news of escalating trade issues with China and fears of an economic slowdown. After the Dow closed down 767 points, investors were understandably nervous. However, this morning saw markets rebound as China took steps to ease the currency […]
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Some of the key questions for any company director or business owner to consider include; to what degree do you expect the business to form part of your assets? How do you view your business in the context of your overall financial goals? Many small business owners are often too focused on growing and […]
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Investment priorities are changing. With growing concern over climate change, worker’s rights and greater sustainability, the need for alternative environmental and socially conscious investment opportunities are greater than ever. Once seen as a niche investment strategy ethical investing has become much more acceptable to investors in recent years. While central to any investment is a […]
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Anyone who owns property or other assets should make a Will. A Will ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes but also, and maybe more importantly, your family is spared a complicated and drawn-out administration of your estate as set out by the Succession Act 1965. Dying intestate (without making a Will) means that your personal representative, often a […]
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Married couples can share tax credits if one person earns less than the other. You can be taxed as one unit and allowed some tax concessions not used by one spouse to be transferred to the other. The standard tax cut-off point is €44,300 for a married couple (€35,300 if your single/co-habiting). If both partners […]
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By Cleona Kinahan M.Sc CFP® QFA FLIA No matter what type of savings or investment account you have your money in chances are you’ll be liable for some level of tax on any gains made on your investment – Dirt; Stamp Duty; Capital Gains Tax; Exit Tax. Whether you think of yourself as an Investor […]
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Are you aware that the person receiving the gift may be subject to Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)? If you want your beneficiaries to avoid a hefty tax liability, should you decide to pass on your assets during your lifetime, you can set up a Section 73 Savings Policy, recognised by Revenue, to pay this […]
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