Oct 31, 2012 | Blog
What is a defined benefit pension scheme? These are employer (occupational) pension plans setup by an employer to provide pension and other benefits to employees. In a defined benefit (DB) scheme, the pension income and/or lump sum you get when you retire is related...
Oct 24, 2012 | Blog
The reputation of the pensions industry as a whole has taken a battering in recent years. Poor investment performance, reduced tax reliefs and thresholds – together with the latest concerns over high charges on pension funds – have made it much less...
Oct 10, 2012 | Blog
The October 31st deadline for filing 2011 tax returns is fast approaching. Have you taken the necessary steps to ensure you don’t miss the deadline and incur possible interest and penalties? This is THE most important tax deadline if you are self-employed or in...
Oct 4, 2012 | Blog
The much discussed draft Personal Insolvency Bill, which the Government believes will offer some relief for those struggling to meet their financial obligations, has now reached the committee stage in the Dáil. Because amendments to this draft are still being...