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Warnings of tax rises as pension bill passes €10bn for first time
The state pension bill has spiralled past €10bn for the first time as the population ages, with further pressure on the public purse...
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What Trump’s Tariffs Would Mean for the US Economy
Could Donald Trump’s tariff plans come to fruition? Maybe—but it’s far from a sure thing. We see a 10% probability of a 10% uniform...
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Cash boost: The 10 new social welfare hikes and tax cuts that will boost your bank account from January
Workers, parents, pensioners and welfare recipients are among thousands of people who are set to benefit from new measures to be rolled...
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Smart Finance Launches New Website to Support Clients in Achieving Their Financial Goals
Smart Finance Launches New Website to Support Clients in Achieving Their Financial Goals
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PortfolioMetrix November Monthly Update
Hi Everyone,Investors behaving badly : a cheat sheet to narrowing the behaviour gap Emotions define us as humans, but it also costs...
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Sea of Change on PRSAs
This year’s Finance Act will not have gone down well with many company directors. Fast-tracked to make way for the general election, not...
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Can Financial Planning Really Be Life-Changing?
If you asked 100 people what the purpose of financial planning is, the reflexive answer of the majority would likely be to have more...
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“One Step Beyond”: Learning the Art of Anticipation
One of the privileges of a long career is the opportunity to pass on some of the lessons from my journey to people who are just starting...
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Whatever happened to pension simplification?
In the early 2000s, the Irish government set out to reform the pension landscape, aiming to simplify the complex array of options...
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What Trump’s win means for policy, the economy, and markets
Republican Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election gives him another chance to build on many of his priorities from his...
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Bulls, Bears, and Ballots: When Looking at Politics and Markets, Think Long Term
With people voting in at least 76 countries in 2024, it looks to be the biggest election year in history, affecting 4.4 billion people,...
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Pensions and the benefits of a financial broker
The value of your Financial Broker How can a financial broker help with your pension? Pension advice can help you get the most out of...
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Pension check-in: Why regular reviews are a game-changer for your future
Having a pension is a great starting point when preparing for later life, but almost half of us opt not to review our pensions once...
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Finance Bill 2024
The Finance Bill 2024 published today and it includes a number of proposed pension changes: Proposed Pension Changes: PRSAs A new...
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BUDGET 2025 – ECONOMIC & FISCAL ASPECTS
The financial position for Government in framing the budget was exceptionally strong. A surplus of €25 billion is projected for 2024. At...
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I Can’t Explain
So, what was it that caused the sell-off in risky assets and sharp increase in volatility? The Fed? The Bank of Japan? The end of an AI...
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First increase in threshold for tax relief on pensions in more than 20 years approved by Cabinet
Finance Minister Jack Chambers is set to significantly increase the threshold for tax relief on pensions. There is currently a threshold...
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Irish Tax Institute says Revenue’s new rules on real-time reporting are ‘counter-productive’
The new president of the Irish Tax Institute has described Revenue’s Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) regime as...
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Your pension could be one of your most valuable assets: don’t overlook it when planning your estate
The first cuts to inheritance tax in more than a decade could be around the corner. This is following hints from the Government that...
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Daniel Kahneman, 1934-2024: The Unlikely Economist
Nothing in his early life suggested that Daniel Kahneman, who died last week at the age of 90, would eventually win a Nobel Prize in...
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