With many stock markets sliding into negative territory investors are increasingly worried about the possibility of a downturn ahead. Yet, trying to predict when markets will turn and specifically which asset classes or sectors will perform best is incredibly difficult. Rather than trying to time markets, one way of preparing for increased market volatility and a potential [...]
Castle Park is an exciting new residential development of quality built 3 & 4 bed, energy efficient homes built by Meegan Builders. Castle Park, Killycard is considered one of the finest addresses in Castleblayney for family homes benefiting from a range of amenities close by and all only minutes from town centre and N2 motorway. [...]
It was once death and taxes that were guaranteed. Now it appears pensions can be added to the list as the Government looks intent on pressing ahead in the coming years with plans to introduce an 'auto-enrollment' pension scheme for workers earning over €20,000 a year. In other words, workers will find themselves contributing to [...]
So the talk down the pub these evenings is 'Do I need a pension", For example if you take home €350 a week and the state pension is €243 per week. Well in this case a 30pc drop in income from €350 to €243 when you retire wouldn't be that bad. Unfortunately, you are making [...]
At this time of year, most self-employed professionals are buried in the wonderful world of tax as the file and return deadline looms. Being tax efficient pays, so here are two important facts when it comes to managing your finances: Most Income Protection Plans are now subject to tax relief, meaning that your monthly premium will [...]