2026 is shaping up as a year which will reward a more sophisticated approach than simply buying the global stock index. The narratives of 2025 – AI acceleration, global interest rate cuts and tariff hokey cokey – are giving way to picking winners and losers, regional divergence and opportunities beyond the stock and bond indexes. … Continued
Auto-enrolment – the practice of automatically signing up workers to pay into a pension – is coming to Ireland from January 2026. The regime has been christened My Future Fund. There’s no doubt it’s a positive development for the people of Ireland, and the affordability of pensions in the decades to come. But it will … Continued
If your company is like most in Ireland, its accounting year ends in December. And that means now’s the time to think about making a special contribution to your company pension – especially if you’ve experienced a strong trading year. Read on to find out what’s good about topping up a company pension before year … Continued
Working for a successful technology company has been financially rewarding for many people in Ireland in recent years. In general salaries are strong, perks are generous, including a decent employer-backed pension contribution scheme, and stock options are a cherry on top. Of course there are compelling attractions to jobs that come with stock options. If … Continued
Changing jobs – or leaving employment entirely – is a moment of opportunity when it comes to your pension. Whether you’re heading for a new role, a career break, or stepping back from the workforce, the pension decisions you make before you finish can have a lasting impact. Here are five pension questions to ask … Continued
Artificial intelligence is the story which has propelled markets this year. Where to from here? There’s no doubt AI innovators – and technology companies generally – are highly priced in relation to company earnings, by comparison with long-term averages. But is it an AI bubble? Markets move in cycles, and investor enthusiasm for AI could … Continued
In March we delved into investing in gold. It’s up more than 25% since that time. After a blistering run, what role should gold play in your portfolio? Many people’s exposure to gold has significantly increased as its price has rocketed. Other major precious metals (that is, silver, platinum and palladium) have experienced similar rises … Continued
Everything you need to know to make a last-minute pension contribution ahead of the 2024 income tax deadline Making a lump sum pension contribution is a great way to rapidly increase your pension provision and secure your financial future. And now is a great time to top up your pension – sometimes called an Additional … Continued
Are you are a 1980s child remembering carefree summers listening to your mixtapes? On the face of it, the answer to when can you retire is some way off. In order to receive the State pension in Ireland, you’ll be waiting until at least 2046. But by making some changes now and taking charge of … Continued
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