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Money Mentor: how much do I need in my pension when I retire?
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Starting your pension and contributing consistently puts you in a strong position, writes Martin Glennon.
Money Mentor: how much do I need in my pension when I retire?
Consumer advice: tips for returning items after the Christmas sales
1 January 2025 Consumer
Consumer advice: tips for returning items after the Christmas sales
The post-Christmas period can be busy with returns and exchanges as shoppers navigate all the various policies and procedures to return unwanted or faulty gifts, writes Carol Brick.
Money Mentor: how can I break free from merchant credit?
18 December 2024 Money Mentor
Money Mentor: how can I break free from merchant credit?
Here’s how to reduce and manage merchant credit at this time of year, writes Noreen Lacey.
Securing the best health insurance rates in 2025
It’s important to find a policy which suits your needs as well as your budget, writes Margaret Barrett.
18 December 2024 Consumer
Money Mentor: can I just file an income tax return as a director?
Examining the tax responsibilities of company directors this week.
11 December 2024 Money Mentor
Legal: how do I set up enduring power of attorney?
This week a reader asks about enduring power of attorney, writes Aishling Meehan.
11 December 2024 News
Festive and frugal: celebrate the season without overspending
This time of the year can be one of the most expensive – but by staying on top of your budget you can still have fun and embrace the holidays without the dreaded financial fallout, writes Carol Brick.
4 December 2024 Consumer
Making your pension work at retirement age
This week, Martin Glennon, head of financial Planning with ifac, discusses the options available when accessing your pension.
4 December 2024 Money Mentor
Money Mentor: will living in the UK affect my inheritance?
This week we take a look at the UK and Irish inheritance tax rules to explain the implications of each, writes Marty Murphy.
27 November 2024 Money Mentor
Legal advice: how do I deal with trespassers on my land?
Trespassers on land shines a light on how vulnerable a landowner can feel, writes Aisling Meehan.
27 November 2024 Money Mentor
Tips on how to shop on a budget this Black Friday
Grab some Black Friday bargains but make sure to stick to your budget, writes Ciara Leahy.
20 November 2024 Consumer
Money Mentor: what protection do we need for our family?
Breaking down the various life assurance policies you can put in place, writes Martin Glennon.
20 November 2024 Money Mentor