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We will all be retiring later, or so the government propose anyway. There is also the prospect (if you are an employee) of being auto-enrolled into a pension scheme, whether you like it or not. Thinking about this and much more about pensions, it made me wonder about the amount someone might want/need in retirement …

ZURICH LIFE ASSURANCE DEALS Zurich Life are currently offering special deals on their life assurance products. In an environment of increasing prices and government charges getting discounts or offers of this magnitude is well worth considering. €10,000 CANCER COVER for 1 cent The first offer is on their new Cancer Cover product. When someone takes …

How to choose an accountant in Galway? We have many years of experience helping our clients in Galway in areas including Company Formation, Tax Advice including VAT and PAYE returns, Personal Tax Matters and all Company Accounting and Tax Issues. How to Choose a Galway Accountant?  Some basics are that the accountant should be qualified, keep up to date on all changing …

In recent times banks have increased charges on current accounts, increased interest rates on overdrafts and started withdrawing overdrafts in some cases. One bank that is looking for your current account is Permanent TSB and they are offering reduced charges

ROS – Extension of Pay & File Deadline for ROS Customers for 2013 Today, Revenue announced an extension to the ROS return filing and tax payment date for certain self-assessment income tax customers and for customers liable to Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT). For customers who file the 2012 Form 11 return and make the appropriate …

This is a link to an article by Charlie Weston in todays Irish Indpendent about the possible cut in interest rates by the ECB which could happen in the summer given the European countries underperforming economies. Click here for the article. Anyone on a tracker mortgage should benefit from any rate cut, however for those …

This is a guide produced by the National Consumer Agency about planning for the expenses that baby’s bring! It goes through all the details of the effect of the costs attached to having children to the effect it can have on a mothers pension / retirement plan and more. Very comprehensive guide and worth a …

Previously, if you were insolvent, that is, you were unable to pay your debts or meet your liabilities, bankruptcy was the only formal mechanism available for you to settle your debts and get protection from your creditors. Bankruptcy proceedings are taken in the High Court and can be expensive. Bankruptcy also placed certain restrictions on …

Cancer is a word that instills fear in everyone. Cancer is the term used to refer to all types of malignant tumours. A malignant tumour usually grows quickly, often invades surrounding tissue as it expands and can spread via the bloodstream or lymphatic system to form more growths in other parts of the body. There …

This is a link to the valuation guidance website by Revenue for the local property tax which is being introduced.  Some interesting anomalies coming through as has been shown in the media coverage regarding this. On the plus side it is very easy to use and it has to be said this is only for …