Thousands of people in Ireland are owed hundreds of millions of euro after investing in unregulated investment schemes, in a number of ongoing sagas which have caused devastation. Many people now have their pensions tied up in failed investment schemes, unable to retrieve funds or even reclaim the money [...]
Pension fees may look like tiny percentages, but over many years they can devour your retirement savings. It is crucial to compare these charges when choosing a pension fund, as even the smallest fees can add up to significant amounts over time. While they can be confusing, every percentage [...]
The benefits of saving for retirement through a personal or occupational pension are well documented, with the State Pension pension alone being inadequate for most to maintain their quality of life in retirement. However, the question is not whether to invest – but where. Most pension funds achieved [...]
Pensions have a reputation for being complicated. It’s no wonder, with many different pension schemes, hundreds of funds, and a lack of transparency around fees and performance. Until now, at least one thing had been fairly straightforward – timing. If you wanted to transfer your occupational pension, you could [...]
If you are leaving employment with an employer that offers an occupational pension scheme to move to another employer or to become self-employed, you may be concerned about your accumulated pension benefits. What will happen to your pension when you leave your employer? On leaving your employer, you will [...]
Inflation is the rise in prices for goods and services over time. Everyone remembers a heyday of their youth when the prices paid for items were a fraction of what these items cost today. This is inflation in action. Inflation can have an impact on your pension in that [...]
Defined benefit pension transfers in Ireland in 2025 are increasingly being offered to deferred members of defined benefit pension schemes with transfer values that are very attractive and higher than in previous years. As employers seek to phase out defined benefit pensions due to the financial and administrative demands [...]
Key Deadline: April 5th 2025. If you miss this deadline your opportunity window is closed and there is no recourse. It is unlikely the HMRC will extend this deadline. Do not miss this once in a life investment opportunity, no traditional PRSA or company pension in [...]
There have been numerous changes to Irish pensions in 2024, and there is more to follow in 2025. These changes are all broadly aimed at improving the pension coverage of our ageing population, improving access to the state contributory pension, and paying for the pensions of the retirees of [...]
The Irish General election held on 29 November to elect the 34th Dáil saw 686 candidates compete for 174 seats across 43 constituencies. While pensions did not feature heavily as a debate topic during the election campaign, a number of high-profile sitting TDs decided to retire, putting the issue [...]
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