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 which is controlled by 5 or fewer participators (i.e. a person who has an interest in the income or capital of a …
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By Cleona Kinahan M.Sc CFP® QFA FLIA 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 month. Everyone hates the word Budget but given that we all work so hard for our paycheck, taking a little …
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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 tying 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 …
Only a few weeks to the end of 2020 and what a strange year it’s been, for all of us. It’s been a year like no other – full of uncertainty and huge changes for businesses, as well as heart-warming generosity and kindness. Businesses have struggled and businesses have thrived. Some people have welcomed the …
When it comes to protecting yourself and your family the most important thing is to get the facts and take the mystery out of your financial protection once and for all. Most people are surprised at how financially exposed they are and the right life insurance policy at the right price can be critical at …
The Top 5 Myths of Life Insurance (and how not to get caught up in the hype…) Read More »
By Cleona Kinahan M.Sc CFP® QFA FLIA Did the Property crash in 2009 effect you? Have you suffered CGT losses in the past that you have forgotten about? Have you ever crystalised a loss on bank shares? Or any shares for that matter? For so many clients, these losses are just a reminder of …
You lose some, you win some… Offset your investment losses against Capital Gains Tax Read More »
Help your Savings go Further When it comes to your child’s future you want to give them every opportunity possible. When it comes to their education you need to ensure you have enough to support them through their college years. Therefore, with a range of saving & investment options to suit your particular needs O’Leary …
by Cleona Kinahan M.Sc CFP® QFA FLIA Many of us were brought up to believe Cash is King, that the best way to save money was in your deposit account. Some of you may be old enough to remember the bank account book that was manually updated when you made a lodgement or withdrawal. …
Covid19 has had a profound impact on businesses around the world. While we’re all looking forward to life after lockdown this “new normal” is proving a challenge for many businesses. Business owners may find that they need to adjust and reassess their finances, their way of doing business and how they operate going forward. For …