PAW21 Roadmap
20 SEP – Monday: Pension Awareness Week Day 1
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Session information
10:00 – Hot topic (30 min)
Starting a pension
When over 900,000 Irish workers have no pension savings, it’s clear that the hardest part of pensions is making a start. This session will focus on the practical aspects of starting a pension.
11:30 – Need to know (20 min)
Self-directed pensions: a personal view on making it work
Choosing your own investments within a pension is more popular and easier than ever. But how to go about it? Join this session to hear how some pension savers have chosen to invest their money.
13:00 – Masterclass (60 min)
Creative with money – Masterclass on personal finance for the creative sector
It’s been a whirlwind 18 months for those working in the arts, creative industries, and all the professions that support it. Join this Masterclass with industry insiders and financial professionals to understand the impact of recent months on your finances and how you can respond to stabilise and improve your personal finance situation. This session will also cover budgeting, financial planning, and taking advantage of pensions as a freelancer/ self employed person.
14:30 – Need to know (20 min)
Self-directed pensions: a professional view on investment strategy
Choosing your own investments within a pension is more popular and easier than ever. How would a professional investor go about it? Join this webcast to understand investment strategies from a money manager’s perspective.
15:30 – Hot topic (30 min)
Pensions and other essentials for parents in Ireland
Parents have many demands on their money – not to mention their time! And these busy years are also vital for your career and earnings. This session identifies key areas to prioritise, from planning your pension to protecting your family.
16:30 – Need to know (20 min)
What happens to my pension when I go on maternity leave?
This session looks at the short-term effect of maternity leave on your pension. We’ll also touch on the longer-term financial implications of time out of the workforce, and whether career breaks should mean pension breaks.