More and more employees now receive part of their remuneration in the form of company shares and/or options and/or RSUs. But many are given less than adequate advice on the taxation of these benefits and their Revenue reporting and paying responsibilities. Here’s a...

With prices on the rise, it’s a good time to review all of our finances to ensure we’re doing the right things with our money. Below are 12 money hacks, which I list as must do, should do, and could do. It’s a long to-do list, so aim for progress rather than...

Prices are rising. Inflation is back. Yet household savings are at record levels, earning zero rates of interest, and slowly but surely losing their real value. It’s important that you and your money don’t remain frozen in time. Here’s how to beat inflation. 1. Invest...

Pensions are boring and complicated but, like it or not, they are a key part of our financial lives. I've covered the basics in my Pensions Made Simple blog so now I want to talk about a big decision that you will have to make at retirement - the choice of ARF or...

While it’s great to be your own boss, being self-employed in Ireland brings with it the responsibility to stay on top of your finances. This will be new territory for many freelancers so here are some pointers. Income and Expenditure First up, make sure you get paid...

Money is one of the most common causes of stress in relationships. In fact, some research names it as the number one cause of stress in marriage. But it doesn’t have to be. Here’s some money advice for couples to help deal with this thorny subject. Talk to your...

What does a ‘good retirement’ look like? For me, this does not necessarily mean early retirement. It simply means that you have the ability to step back from work at a time that is right for you, into a life that continues to be enjoyable and meaningful. Here are some...

As we watch global stock markets once again hit all-time highs, in a pandemic year that has seen some of the biggest single day gains and losses in history, a perennial question is, how can we become more successful investors? My simple answer continues to be, stick...

Retirement should be something we all look forward to, after all we are living longer, healthier and fuller lives. And yet we are nowhere near saving enough. That’s why I want to tackle these dangerous retirement myths. MYTH 1 – THE STATE PENSION WILL SUFFICE No...