Is It Better to Pay Off Your Irish Mortgage or Invest Your Surplus?
If you find yourself with some extra money each month, one of the most common financial questions you will face is whether to put it towards overpaying your mortgage or directing it into an investment or pension. It is a genuinely good problem to have, and the answer is not as straightforward as it might […]
Your Family Shouldn’t Have to Search for Your Financial Details
Most people have some form of financial arrangement in place. A life insurance policy, a pension, a mortgage protection plan, maybe an income protection policy taken out years ago. But here is a question worth asking: if something happened to you tomorrow, would your family know where to find any of it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rILZZYJrbBA This is […]
Is Your Executive Pension Ready for IORP II?
Company sponsored pension schemes must either fully comply with the EU’s IORP II (Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision) directive or have transitioned to an alternative pension structureBecause of this, premiums increase at each age band.
The Real Cost of Delaying Life Cover in Ireland
Life insurance pricing is largely based on risk. The older you are when you take out a policy, the higher the statistical risk that the insurer may need to pay out during the term.
Because of this, premiums increase at each age band.
Projected Annual Salary of a Stay-at-Home Parent in Ireland
89% of adults in Ireland undervalue the financial worth of a stay-at-home parent’s role.
Average Pension Pot by Age: What the Prime Retirement Index Reveals
The idea of working until 70 might sound grim, but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. With the right planning, you can take control and decide when you stop working, instead of leaving it up to circumstances.
Rising Retirement Age: Are We Heading for a 70-Year Work Life
The idea of working until 70 might sound grim, but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. With the right planning, you can take control and decide when you stop working, instead of leaving it up to circumstances.
Too Young, Too Busy? Why Young People Are Risking Their Retirement
When you’re in your twenties or early thirties, retirement can feel like a lifetime away. You’re more likely to be thinking about paying rent, saving for a house deposit, or booking your next trip than about life after work. But here’s something worth pausing on: according to the CCPC Pensions Research 2025, 38% of under-35s expect to retire before the age of 65.
Why Pension Investors Should Stay Calm During Market Volatility
Irish pension holders were among those hit hardest, with an estimated €6 billion reportedly wiped off the value of pension funds in the fallout. But financial experts are urging calm.
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