Many parents fear they won’t have enough retirement funds. Extract from the Irish Daily Mail Most parents have pensions in place but less than one in three are saving for retirement on a regular basis, according to a new survey of parents.  The ParentsandBrands [https://www.parentsandbrands.com/] survey also shows many parents are confused about their pensions.    And many...

Tough year ahead as financial issues take a toll on mental health and wellbeing  Many of those working in Ireland’s creative industry are still in crisis mode financially as the sector starts to reopen after a tough 19 months of restrictions. One of Ireland’s leading voices in the Irish music scene is calling on those working in the sector – both artists and event personnel  — to...

Many retirees need to take new jobs to ‘fill the gap’ before pension kicks in. Irish workers are losing out on state pension payments because they are not applying in time for their benefits. This is according to former Pensions Ombudsman Paul Kenny who said many people believe all they have to do is apply for their state pension when they are eligible – however Paul has warned that it is not as...

Vinod Bajaj, author of the book “Pension Without Tension” briefly explains pension investment options. His book is priced at €9.99 and will be released in late October 2021. www.pensionwithouttension.com will be launched shortly for online orders. Congratulations! you have decided to join a pension scheme. It is common knowledge that retirement benefits in the form of a pension are generally...

It's never too late to think about your options when it comes to approaching retirement. Whether you're ten years or ten days away from retiring, there are actions you can take to optimize your pension position. Gone are the days of a guaranteed life-long pension from our employers. These days, it's a bit more complicated than that. You have several choices to make on how to use your defined...

Barry Prost, Co Founder & Managing Partner, Yala.ie “When you consider that pensions are a major part of your finances, it’s surprising how few employers play this card at the recruitment stage. I believe it is a demand side issue – employers will contribute if they believe it will help them attract and retain talent. The perception by employers is that candidates are more interested in the...

Most of us now change jobs many times in our careers. As you progress, it's essential to keep track of your old pensions. Don't leave this money on the table - you earned it! Pension consolidation can help you to take control of pensions from your previous jobs with a single investment strategy, visibility and control. What is Pension Consolidation? Simply put, consolidating your pensions means...

Ahead of Pension Awareness Week’s discussion on Self directed pensions (view session), Stephen Rice explains how Aviva’s Self-Directed Investment Option pension works.  A self-directed pension is a pension fund that puts you in control of how and where your pension is managed and invested.  At Aviva, we call this SDIO – the Self-Directed Investment Optio - read more What can I invest in? A...

A pension is a great way to be able to ensure your future financial freedom whilst still enjoying life now! Contrary to common belief, it's not an end to your current lifestyle. Your pension plan is all about ensuring that you can maintain that lifestyle when you retire. Although it can feel overwhelming with how to start or where to turn, you can start now. With small contributions, you can...

How would you like to go out for dinner with your future self after reading this blog? When it comes to pensions, there's a lot of information out there and many people feel as if they don't know as much as they want to. Maybe you feel as if you don't know who to turn to for help or advice? Whether you're just starting or you have a pension but are feeling bogged down by the thoughts of it, it's...