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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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Relief for mortgage holders as string of rate cuts on the way
Mortgage holders can expect a string of interest rate cuts as falling inflation across Europe should offer relief on monthly repayments....
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Utilise the PRSA Now Before it’s Too Late!
It is rumoured that tax-free limits around pensions, specifically in relation to employer contributions to PRSAs could face future...
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Year-on-year costs of education in Ireland
At Zurich we understand that planning for your children’s education is important to you. We have been carrying out research into the cost...
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Homeowners warned they may be overpaying for mortgage protection
Homeowners have been warned they may be massively overpaying for their mortgage protection cover. Switching from a mortgage protection...
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10 Attributes of Great Financial Advisors
1. Purposeful: They have a clear mission to serve clients and help them reach their goals. Great advisors want to do great work for their...
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3 Common Investing Mistakes
Many people start out managing their own investments. But as their earnings and assets grow, their financial needs and challenges become...
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Budget 2025: What might Taoiseach Simon Harris do for your taxes?
Decisions, decisions. While next October’s budget is unlikely to be at the top of new Taoiseach Simon Harris’s inbox just now, in time...
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Four-day week easier than hybrid working, Atom Bank chief says
UK digital bank has experienced lower staff attrition and sickness since making change in 2021 The boss of UK digital bank Atom has said...
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45% expect their 60s will be the costliest decade of retirement
Almost half of people in Ireland expect their 60s to be the most expensive time of their retirement, new data shows. The survey carried...
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Men put ‘way more’ into pensions than women, survey finds
Men are putting more money into their pensions than women, according to 93pc of financial advisers questioned for a new survey. Over two...
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People who lose their jobs to receive enhanced Jobseekers’ Benefit under legislation before Dáil this week
The legislation providing for Jobseekers’ Benefit payments linked to work history will be brought before the Dáil by Social Protection...
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Pensions industry challenges ‘benefit’ of auto-enrolment State contribution
Compulsory workplace pensions will leave even standard-rate taxpayers less-well-off than under existing pension arrangements, according...
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Inflation and the Impact on Your Retirement Nest Egg
The news media of late has reported on various indicators like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showing the inflation rate receding from...
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A Day at the Races
Sometimes it is easy to distinguish luck from skill. Other times, maybe it’s not so straightforward. Let’s try a simple thought...
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The emotional value of advice
Demonstrating the full value that financial advisers provide to their clients is notoriously challenging. Historically, the financial...
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