When can I retire if I was born in 1970?
Are you are a 1970s child and want to know when you can retire? In order to receive the State pension in Ireland, you’ll be waiting until at least 2036. But by making some changes now and taking charge of your pension plan, you might not have to wait that long to stop working. In […]
When can you retire if you were born in 1980?
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 […]
Starting a pension when you’re self employed and in your 40s
If you work for yourself, funding a self-employed pension is something that can get left behind. There are plenty of competing demands on your cash, especially in the early years of trading. Here’s how you can make a start on your pension if you’re in your 40s and self-employed. Some good news to begin with […]
How much can I afford to put in my pension?
If you’re asking ‘How much can I afford to put in my pension?’ when there’s a cost of living crisis, challenging market conditions, and rising housing costs, you’re not alone. Fact is, there is too much guilt around pensions. We’re always being told we should save more. But deciding how much depends on what you […]
Approaching retirement age? A conversation with Bonkers.ie
A person who’s approaching retirement today, could spend as much time in retirement as they did while working. Planning for how you’ll fund it is vital. We’ve been speaking with comparison site Bonkers.ie on what it means for people in Ireland. Listen to the podcast, or read the transcript below – updated for 2022 conditions – […]
AMRF changes – what’s happening?
There’s no doubt that the Irish pensions landscape could benefit from being simpler. So the abolition of Approved Minimum Retirement Funds, or AMRFs from 1 January 2022 is broadly to be welcomed. But what does it mean if you’re approaching retirement, or if you already have an AMRF? We’ve set out the main considerations for […]
Question of the month: How can I avoid the value of my cash pension fund decreasing?
I am 63 and, because I am hoping to retire in the next two years, a lot of my pension is held in a cash fund. However, the value is steadily decreasing due to charges and inflation. What options do I have to avoid this? – Anon, Co Kildare The low-interest rate environment of the […]
How far does €500k go towards retirement in Ireland?
With the average pension pot in Ireland somewhere in the region of €90,000, a pension pot of half a million is something many people can only dream of. But how far would it get you? We’ve carved up a notional €500,000 pension fund at retirement to see if it’s enough. Planning to retire soon, or […]
Can I be forced to retire?
This guest blog comes from our friends at Reddy Charlton, the Dublin legal firm with a specialism in employment and pensions questions. Partner and employment law specialist Laura Graham explains the law concerning when you retire. In particular, the law does not generally specify a retirement age, and you can negotiate your retirement age with […]
Question of the month: Who will inherit my pension investment in property?
I’m interested to understand what happens my pension when I die. I have a pension which is invested in a rental property and would like to ask: what happens to the subject property on the death of the pension beneficiary and their spouse? Can it be passed down, by will, together with the rest of the estate, or […]
