How does tax relief on pensions work?
The government really wants you to save for your retirement. So they offer three great tax advantages to encourage you to save into your pension. Here’s Moneycube’s explainer on the…
Read on MoneycubeRead blogs from the pension experts…
Explore pensions and retirement planning from featured pension experts. Each blog will open a new tab.
Making sense of your leaving service pension options letter
When you leave a job, you’ll need to make decisions about your company pension. You should receive a letter setting out the options you have to deal with your pension fund. We’ve set out…
Read on Moneycube
What does Coronavirus mean for my pension?
Coronavirus hit the financial markets in a big way during March. As a result, many pension savers will have seen a drop in the value of their savings over the last few weeks. So should…
Read on Moneycube
5 ways a good company pension plan can enhance your business
From our work advising small and medium-sized businesses, new businesses, and company owners, we find five factors distinguish strong pension offerings. Here’s Moneycube’s rundown on how…
Read on Moneycube
Should I move my UK pension back to Ireland?
If you’ve spent a few years working in the UK, it’s likely you’ve built up a decent pension pot. Now you’ve moved back, should you bring your pension with you? We’ve prepared answers to…
Read on Moneycube
Should I move my UK defined benefit pension to Ireland?
Before we start: this article deals specifically with moving defined benefit, or final salary, pension schemes from the UK into Ireland. If you’re looking for a general view on moving…
Read on Moneycube
I’m in my 60s: what should I do to prepare for retirement?
If you’re in your early 60s and thinking about retiring, decisions you make now can have a big effect on your post-work situation. Here’s a checklist of items to think about as you plan…
Read on Moneycube
Should I take out a PRSA with my bank?
4 questions to ask before you sign up for a PRSA There are several reasons to consider starting a PRSA (Personal Retirement Savings Account) with your local bank. Starting a pension is a…
Read on Moneycube
The simplest pension in Ireland
A simple investment strategy, with a leading Irish pensions provider, at a clear, great value price – what’s not to like? Keep it simple is perhaps the best rule of finance. Pensions in…
Read on Moneycube
Review or switch your company pension
Not getting the service you deserve? Worried that you are overpaying for your existing company pension plan? Pensions have moved on in the last few years. They’re more flexible, cheaper…
Read on Moneycube
Start a company pension
Starting a company pension is all about getting three big things right. You need a pension plan which: Is easy to set up and to run; Is compliant and suits the business you’re in; and…
Read on Moneycube
What’s an Annuity?
An annuity is an agreement with an insurance company to pay you an income for life. When you retire, the pension fund(s) you have paid into (perhaps an executive pension, a personal…
Read on Moneycube
