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Publications

Blog Posts

Gillen Markets GM Fund Analysis & Review

Markets Fall, I Hate It Too, But It's Always Temporarily!

Why Indexing Still Wins for Long-Term Investors and Pension Holders

Best Pension Option For Self-Employed Directors in Ireland (in 2025!)

S&P500 Warnings - What Should I Do?

What If Markets Fall by 30% in 2025

Tax Rates for Retirees in Ireland (2025)

Should I Stay Invested When Markets Are At All-Time Highs?

The 5 Benefits of Passive Index Investing in Ireland

Investment Options in Ireland & What It Says About You!

How Much Income Will €1 Million Generate in Retirement?

How Much Do I Need To Retire Comfortably in Ireland? Craggy Island Style...

Pension Adjustment Orders (PAOs) in Ireland

Lump Sum Investing vs Dollar Cost Averaging €1m in Ireland

Guardrails for Irish Retirees blog259

Budget 2025 - Don't Look Back In Anger!? blog258

The Good, The Bad, & The Bonds. Blog257

Federal Estate Tax in Ireland; A Lurking Menace?? Blog256

R.O.N.A.N - Lessons I've Learned...About Life & Retirement. 255

Section 73 Investment Plans - Bear With Me. Blog254

The impact of inflation on €500k since 2021 (& a few other Nuggets!)...Blog253

Section 72 Inheritance Tax Policies: A Balanced View. Blog 252

Inflation and the Impact on Your Retirement Investment blog251

Should I Invest in Bonds? A Down-to-Earth Guide for Long-Term Investors. Blog250

Risk of Ruin...Lifestyle & Default Investment Pension Strategies. Blog249

Larry Fink’s Letter to Investors & My Granny's Sign! Blog248

The Wealth of our Health!? Blog247

Are Fisher Investments Ireland Good? Blog246

Bitcoin ETFs & Nvidia - Lets Be Having You!? Blog245

A Lesson From The UK? Scandals & Over-Charging Pension and Financial Advice Fees Blog244

Investing in Retirement: The Case for Equity Over Bonds Blog 243

Should I Go All-In On The S&P500? Blog 242

Pension Lifestyling - A Blessing or a Curse For Retirees? Blog 241

Simplicity Is The Ultimate Sophistication. Blog240

Best Investments of 2022 and 2023 in Ireland Blog239

Retirement Planning Strategies for Business Owners in Ireland. Blog238

Auto-Enrolment Pensions In Ireland: A Brief Intro....blog237

A Guide to Gifting €2m To Your Family, Tax Free! Blog236

20 Investment Tips For Irish Investors To Navigate. Blog235

Severance Payments and Taxes in Ireland: Are They Taxed? Blog234

Taxation of ARF & Your Tax Contributions in Ireland blog233

Money Market Funds in Ireland - Real or Unreal!? Blog232

Money Market Funds For Company Cash? Blog231

5 Trends In Progressive Financial Advice -Blog230

Don't Jump Ship on Bonds: A Prudent Investment Choice. Blog 229

Johnny Sexton - The (pension) Legend!? Blog228

Cash Is King? Blog 227

5 Challenges of Independent Investment Advice in Ireland blog 226

9 Important Questions to Ask About Retirement Planning blog 225

Inheriting a House in Ireland - The Implications & Considerations Blog 224

What We Need From Financial Advisors. Blog 223

Death In Service Pension: What Happens? Blog 222

Estate Planning: Should I Bother?? Blog221

Why Do I Need A Will? Will ya make a Will, will ya?? Blog220

Entrepreneur Relief Vs Pension Contributions - Which Is Best?! Blog219 #Our 1st Guest Post#

12 Signs It’s Time To Retire - Close But No Cigar!? Blog 218

Unregulated Investments Ireland #217

Financial Advisor in Ireland - Prostitute, Escort or Spouse?? #216

Important Pension Changes in Ireland #215

The 5 Stages of Retirement #214

3 Investment Lessons To Take From 2022!

Best Investments Ireland? #212

When I Leave Employment What Happens To My Pension Benefits? #211

How Does Spending Change In Retirement? 7 Things To Expect #210

Why Safe Investment Funds in Ireland Aren't Right Now. Blog 209

8 Financial Mistakes To Avoid In Retirement. Blog 208

A Public Service Announcement for Soon-To-Be-Retirees! Blog 207

The Death of ESG Investments In Ireland? Blog 206

What Is Most Important When Deciding To Retire? Top 6 Factors Blog 205

Retirement Lump Sum Investing: Top 3 Things To Know - Blog 204

American RSUs in Ireland - 3 Important Investing & Tax Tips. Blog 203

Bonds & Equities Falling: 3 Things To Do About It -Blog202

4 Smart Ways to Gift to Adult Children! Blog 201

Do I Have Enough To Retire? Top 5 Considerations Blog #200

Move Your Company Pension to PRSAs To Aid Your Retirement? Blog199

Cop Yourself On & Get Financially Prepared For A Seismic Event Of A Non-Topical Variety, with Nick McGowan! - Blog198

Pension Planning For Late-Starters - Blog 197