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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAX EFFICIENT PENSION PLANNING

A pension remains the most tax-efficient way to save for your retirement. Contributions to an approved pension scheme, whether that’s a company pension, PRSA (Personal Retirement Savings Account), or personal pension including any AVCs, offer 3 main tax advantages: Tax Relief on Contributions You can claim income tax relief on the money you pay into […]

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PENSION CHOICES FOR EMPLOYERS: AUTO ENROLMENT VS GROUP PENSION SCHEMES

Now that the awareness campaign for “My Future Fund” has started, workplace pensions have very much moved into the spotlight. Rather than thinking this is a default situation, employers are asking an important question: Should we rely on the new Pension Auto Enrolment system, or set up our own company group pension scheme? What are […]

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5 CONSIDERATIONS WHEN INVESTING DURING MARKET VOLATILITY

One of the most frequent reasons our investment clients get in touch is around times of market volatility. It can feel overwhelming for both seasoned investors and those just starting out when there are market fluctuations. The main thing we always say is that volatility is part of the investment journey. Turbulence in the short […]