Oct
16
Turning Company Profits into Personal Wealth. One of the most attractive, tax efficient ways for company directors to extract profits from the company and turn them into personal wealth is to transfer these profits into a company pension. The fund in which your contributions are invested benefits from tax-free...
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Feb
20
It's better to discuss succession planning sooner rather than later Many people have thought about leaving their house, business or other assets to their family during their lifetime or after their death. However, in our experience, most do not have a clear plan - or any plan. We're all inclined...
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Feb
11
We have to realise that a pension is not a luxury now but an absolute necessity The key is not to put all your eggs in the one basket. 1 Early start Make no mistake, the starting point is the most important point when it comes to pensions. And...
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Nov
04
Don't leave your money sitting around Leaving a large wad of cash on deposit today is a complete no-no. Interest rates are dismal, almost half of that interest is lost to tax and rising inflation will eat into the value of your savings. So if you've a wad of money...
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Aug
06
IBF says average approval value was €179,012 in June, up by 5.5 per cent Mortgage lending is on the rise again, albeit off a low base, with home purchasers borrowing an average €185,538 to buy a house in June. By. Fiona Reddan - The Irish Times - 05/08/2014 There was...
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Jul
02
Golden years: many Irish employees still think of pensions as providing a set percentage of their salary in retirement – the classic two-thirds of salary pension for those with 40 years service - but this scenario is increasingly irrelevant by Dominic Coyle Mon, Jun 30, 2014, For The Irish Times The average member...
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Jun
11
With interest rates so low it’s not the best time to be a saver but spreading your cash could optimise returns Fiona Reddan Tue, Jun 10, 2014, The Irish Times It’s not the best time to be a saver. If, two years ago, Irish banks were willing to pay a premium...
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Feb
28
IF YOU’RE PAYING for life insurance, a few tweaks could help you save up to €5,600. That’s according to the National Consumer Agency Survey, which looked at a number of companies and their offers. The NCA’s life insurance comparison survey revealed that consumers can make potential savings of up to...
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Feb
25
Buying a house may be akin in many ways to renting from the bank, but at the end of 30 years it’s yours You may have seen the ads from a certain bank proclaiming that it’s now cheaper to buy a property than rent one. But is it really the...
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Feb
10
/> For a taxpayer, a long-term investment is a no-brainer. Photo: Getty Images. ANDREW MILLIGAN – 09 FEBRUARY 2014 I am often asked investment questions – how to get rich quickly, 'inside secrets', sure-fire share picks and so on. Believe me, I would happily share this knowledge if it were that...
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