After much speculation, and a number of submissions from the pensions industry, the 2013 Budget introduced measures in which the impact on occupational pensions were few and mainly positive. The government have stated that it is in everyone’s best interest that as many people as possible continue to invest in pension schemes. The following measures… Read More
Pensions
The Curious Case of the Shrinking Pension Pot [Case Study]
An accountant approached us recently and asked us to take a look at a pension a client of his had set up in the early 90’s. Although he had been contributing regularly for nearly 20 years, the value seemed quite low and now that he was approaching 50 he was getting concerned. On greater inspection… Read More
The Pension You Left Behind
Have you are anyone you know recently changed jobs or indeed in these recessionary times lost their job? If so did you have a pension, and if so were you given your options for your pension when you left the company. In many cases there are retained pension benefits which are left with the employer…. Read More
Where did my pension go?
Ever wondered where is that pension you had with your previous employer and more importantly how is it performing, what is it worth and what can I do with it? In many cases on leaving employment people do not realise that they can actually take ownership of this fund and invest it in their own… Read More
Cash is King
If you’ve money to invest – will you get real returns? Pat O’Sullivan – Head of Investment Strategy, Irish Life Cash is currently king in Ireland with almost €100 billion sitting in cash. What’s more is this figure is set to rise with €12.2 billion being saved each year. Some of this may be used… Read More
