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Do you want a top rate income tax shelter and investment against all income for 2022? If your retirement pension plan is on track, and you have a sufficient emergency fund and additional funds for investment, you may be interested in the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme...
We are living in a world these days that is so much different than anything we have ever experienced. The effect of Covid-19 and its’ aftermath will likely shape how we live and interact with others for years to come. It is a good time, therefore,...
One thing I am sure of is we all have a keen eye on the future with hope in our hearts that when Covid-19 passes; and it will, things will be different. I am also sure that one thing that will be different is mankind’s...
The power of attorney gives a person the ability to give control over their financial and physical well-being to another individual that they choose. The individual who is giving out the control of their finances and other items is called the principal while the person...
The government introduced legislation in April 2014 to make it more affordable for first time buyers (FTB) to purchase their first home when they introduced the Help to Buy (HTB) Scheme. Cynics would argue that this only fueled the price of new homes further in...
This time of year self-assessed individuals are reminded of the fast approaching deadline for filing their end of year tax returns. This also presents an opportunity for pension planning and tax avoidance which can go hand in hand. There are the obvious three tax reasons...
‘WARNING: RETIREMENT RUT AHEAD’ If we needed a road sign to tell us something important about what lies ahead for the majority of our retirements, it would read simply ‘Warning: Retirement Rut Ahead’. Rut can give the meaning of furrow or pothole! It’s defined as a...
Losing the ability to earn an income could be a financial headache. Your income is your most important asset as it allows you to maintain your current lifestyle, if you take a moment to think about it, the money you earn pays for almost everything you have…...
This week, the long awaited regulation for home buyers was released by the Central Bank following their extensive consultation process. Here's the press release. The Central Bank of Ireland today (27 January) announced the introduction of new regulations which will apply proportionate limits to mortgage lending by...
Taking in all the news from around the globe this week, I was struck by seven stories which emerged at the beginning of 2015. These stories signal increased market volatility ahead and will shape the global and local financial markets for some time to come. The...