Unlocking Higher Deposit Returns: Looking Beyond Traditional Irish Banks

“Returns on Deposit Funds ā€¦ can generate between 3-4% per annum whilst also being accessible, if needed, in the short … Continued

Why do I need a pension?

In today’s fast-paced world, planning for the distant future can easily slip through the cracks. However, as a financial planner, … Continued

How big should my pension be?

When we start talking to clients about their retirement, they often ask us ā€œhow big should my pension be?ā€   … Continued

What the FIRE Movement gets wrong

Last month I introduced the concept of the FIRE Movement and discussed the difference between Early Retirement and Financial Independence. … Continued

Letā€™s Talk About Finance for Women

First things first: everyone, regardless of gender, should at minimum have a pension. There are so many benefits: security in … Continued

How UK State Pension Changes May Affect You

Edit: since this article was originally written, the UK government announced an extension to the April 2023 deadline. The deadline … Continued

How to extract cash from a Family Limited Company using PRSAs: A Case Study

You may have noticed that weā€™ve been singing the praises of PRSAs from the rooftops lately. Thereā€™s a good reason … Continued

Iā€™m self-employed ā€“ how do I benefit from PRSAs? A case study

Over the last few weeks, weā€™ve been telling anyone who would listen about the wonders of Personal Retirement Savings Accounts … Continued

What is the difference between ā€œEarly Retirementā€ and ā€œFinancial Independenceā€?

  As a financial planner, I work with families from all sorts of backgrounds. However, there is one common value … Continued

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