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Gifts and Inheritance
Do you plan on leaving a loved one a significant gift or inheritance? Do you know the tax implications this may have on the individual? In 2020, you can leave your child up to €335,000 tax free, a blood relative can receive up to €32,500 tax free, while anyone else can only receive up to […]
Don’t Panic!
At the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic, we wrote about how time is more important than timing when investing. I have been following a particular investment throughout the Pandemic. This investment was of €100,000 approximately 1 year ago, invested in a mix of funds in order to diversify their risk. The portfolio was a medium […]
Protection – More Important Now Than Ever
In the current pandemic, we are all realising how important it is to protect ourselves. Life is unpredictable and while we cannot stop events beyond our control we can protect ourselves from the financial impact of these events. Many of our clients have contacted us, wondering how they can further protect themselves and their loved […]
Deposits – A safe bet or are you losing already?
“I don’t want to take any risk with my money, I would rather leave it on deposit where it is safe.” With deposits at an all time low, is it time to start exploring other options for your investments? Many people think that by leaving capital on deposit, your capital is in a risk free […]
Mortgage Protection – Why Choose a Broker?
Mortgage protection is a requirement when taking out a secured loan from a bank, but you are not required to purchase this through the bank with which you have obtained your mortgage. Brokers provide a wider range of access and expert advice. All Irish banks are “tied” to one provider. This means that they can […]
Covid-19 and Investments: Time Vs. Timing.
This is indeed a worrying time for everybody. The current pandemic is affecting our lives in many ways. We are going to show you the value of time when investing. We refer to the Financial Crisis in 2007/2008. The following illustration from an article by Aviva shows the value of time after a downturn. It […]
