Tag: Personal Finance
ARF Imputed Distribution Explained: How November 30 Valuations Affect Retirement Tax
Learn how ARF imputed distribution works, why November 30 matters, and how retirees can manage annual tax on fluctuating fund values.
AVC Pension Decisions in 2026: What to Check Before You Add...
Thinking of making an AVC pension contribution? Here’s what to consider about tax relief, flexibility, mortgages and retirement timing first.
Investor Overconfidence: How Selling Winners Can Trick You Into Feeling Smarter...
Investor overconfidence can grow when selling winners feels like proof of skill, even if total portfolio returns tell a different story.
Why the Revolut App Is Reshaping Personal Finance in Ireland
The Revolut app is changing how people in Ireland bank, spend and manage money, raising the bar for digital finance.
UK pension voluntary contributions: Can you really make your money back...
UK pension voluntary contributions can repay their cost fast, but tax, currency risk and pension rules can change the real return.
Life Loan Risks Explained: How a €130,000 Equity Release Became a...
A life loan can spiral fast. See how a €130,000 equity release grew to €455,000 and what it means for borrowers today.
What Happens to a Bare Trust at 18? Key Rules, Tax...
A practical guide to what happens to a bare trust at 18, including legal control, tax issues and planning for a child with additional needs.
Why Buying Refurbed Tech Is Becoming a Smarter Money Move in...
Refurbed tech can cut costs, reduce e-waste and still deliver reliable performance for Irish buyers seeking smarter upgrades.
Transferring Shares to a Spouse: Why Waiting Until Death Can Be...
Transferring shares to a spouse may avoid immediate tax, but leaving them at death can often deliver a better capital gains outcome.
Home Underinsurance in Ireland: Why Outdated Cover Is Becoming a Costly...
Home underinsurance in Ireland can slash insurance payouts. Learn why rebuild costs, upgrades and outdated policies create costly risks.
