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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
When it comes to investing for retirement, target-date funds (also called lifestyle funds) promise a neat, no-fuss solution. You simply pick a fund aligned with your intended retirement year – say 2035 or 2045 – and the fund takes care
Pensions are built for the long haul, to provide a decent income when you stop working. So accessing your pension early needs to be approached with care. In recent years, there is international evidence that more people are considering dipping
I’ve owned shares in Diageo for many years. I inherited them from my father who used to work in Guinness. But with the stock down by more than a fifth this year, and the chief executive leaving, is it past
Investing your money in the first half of 2025 was a lesson in the basics. If you chose to spread your money among different geographies, asset classes and industries, and stuck to your plan, you’ll have done all right. If
Tensions in the middle east are high despite the announcement of a ceasefire this morning. With them, the price of oil has moved significantly in June. For investors, that raises a vital question: what next for oil prices, and how
In Ireland, we’re no strangers to economic ups and downs. From the property boom — and bust — and the recent inflation surge, we’ve seen how financial plans can go off track. Even the best-laid financial plans can hit a
Warren Buffett, often regarded as the greatest investor ever, announced his retirement earlier this month. His strategies at Berkshire Hathaway, the company he took control of in 1965, have consistently outperformed the market. According the company’s 2024 annual report [pdf],
Interest rates have been the big story for Irish savers, borrowers, and investors over the past two years. After a rapid series of hikes from the European Central Bank (ECB) to tackle inflation, we’re now seeing the dial turn in
Since Revenue updated the rules around employer PRSA contributions at the start of this year, many businesses and company leaders are seeking clarity on how to implement them . In particular, how does the new 100% limit work – and
The world – and investment markets – can seem a volatile place right now. Global markets are adjusting to tariff announcements and reversals, changing interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and a shifting economic landscape. That’s unlikely to change anytime soon. In
When it comes to investing, it’s tempting to stick with what’s familiar — and in the world of global equities, the S&P 500 is about as familiar as it gets. But if your portfolio leans heavily towards this index, it
