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BUDGET 2026 UPDATE
Budget 2026 details were announced in the Dail by the Minister for Finance on 7th October 2026. The key points are listed below in the...
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Most believe family homes should be exempt from inheritance tax, survey shows
The majority of people believe the family home should be exempt from inheritance tax, according to a new survey. The survey...
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Irish mortgage rates continue to fall but still above euro zone average
Irish mortgage rates continue to fall and are now at their lowest level since March 2023. The gap between the average rate in Ireland and...
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More over 65s need to stay in the workforce, Central Bank boss warns
People will need to work beyond what is currently considered to be the ‘typical’ retirement age if living standards are to be maintained,...
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Simplifying Irish Pension Lingo
Pensions can be complicated and the language around them confusing and in many cases not user-friendly. Simplifying the language around...
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Understanding Life Interest Trusts: Navigating the Legal Landscape
In the world of estate planning and asset distribution, life interest trusts stand as a significant legal instrument with a storied...
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VHI to hike premiums in blow to more than 1.2m customers
A third health insurer has announced plans to hike its premiums in a move that is set to pile pressure on family budgets. VHI, which has...
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Taxes payable on pension following the death of the holder
With the income tax compliance season about to get kick into full swing, taxpayers will begin to focus on the tax benefits associated...
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Mortgage lenders ‘banking on people’s apathy’ as they charge sky-high interest rates
Mortgage lenders have been accused of banking on people’s apathy to get away with charging them sky-high interest rates. It is estimated...
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Exactly what expenses can you set against capital gains before tax?
I am looking for some advice on how to calculate how much we might owe in capital gains tax on an upcoming property sale. I am finding it...
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Training Your Clients to Be Flexible (but Not Fickle) With Their Goals
Goals are the backbone of good financial planning, which is why we so often talk about helping clients make the most of them. Identifying...
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Bereaved Partner’s Pension: Ireland to Include Cohabiting Partners
The Irish government is progressing legislation to introduce the Bereaved Partner’s Pension, extending social welfare support to...
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4 Key Decisions for Early Retirement
‘Will your money last?’ isn’t the only question to consider before retiring. I was chatting with a friend the other day about his...
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Do you Know the tax implications of gifting?
Small Gift Exemption Gifts you make to or receive from any person, up to the value of €3,000 in a calendar year are exempt from Capital...
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5 Rules of Thumb to Building A Sufficient Pension
Saving for retirement is an important part of planning for you and your family’s future. However starting a pension can be intimidating....
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Auto-enrolment Ireland: Cutting through the noise to explain what matters
What is AE? AE is a government retirement savings scheme for employees who are not already actively paying into a pension arrangement...
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Why Women Need to Take Control of Their Finances
We've come a long way, baby. When I started my career, there weren't a lot of women financial advisors. And very few women were engaged...
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What We Know for Sure: How Uncertainty Distorts Decision-Making
Geopolitical risk is grabbing headlines again. In today’s investment climate, it’s tempting to fixate on the big geopolitical question...
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10 Ways to Protect the Pension Earmarked for Loved Ones
The first cuts to inheritance tax in more than a decade were unveiled in the Budget last October. While much of the debate around...
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The Magnificent Seven Are Leading the Stock Market Rebound. Can That Continue?
• The megacap tech stocks that make up the “Magnificent Seven” have led the market’s recovery over the past month. • That’s a big change...
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