Can the concept of saving during ones working lifetime in order to provide financial security in retirement really be that complicated? It’s not rocket science so why is it beginning to seem like it? It never fails to amaze me just how complicated the pensions world has become. The complexities seem to increase at an… Read More
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Finance Bill 2013: Pension Changes and Implications
February 14th was Valentine’s Day and also when the Finance Bill was announced. The government seems to be trying to show some love with their announcements regarding certain pension changes that are due to be enacted. But has Cupid’s arrow hit you? Section 16 of The Finance Bill 2013 as published on February 14th includes… Read More
Pensions Time Bomb: 10 reasons why you should defuse it now
Recent talk in the media of €324 billion pensions time-bomb may seem fairly dramatic and may have a degree of scaremongering involved but if you look behind the headlines the basic message is clear. We as a nation won’t be able to rely on the state pension for our retirement income. With the average life… Read More
Investment Funds sing a new tune & What a Difference a Year Makes
Default Investment Strategies – The Balance between Risk & Return What difference a year makes in the world of investment funds! A year ago investors were concerned that the eurozone was about to break up and the global financial system on the verge of collapse. Indeed there were fears that the Chinese property market was… Read More
What could possibly be more fun than a pensions survey?
UPDATE: This pensions survey competition has now closed for new entries. However if you wish to avail of a free financial consultation, you can still submit the survey form and we will use the information to tailor our advice to you. Just like the Apple iPad mini, our major pensions survey competition just might be… Read More
