International Women’s Day & the Pension Gap
Did you know that women are more than twice as likely as their male counterparts to rely primarily on the State Pension? The average female annual salary in Ireland is €36,400 while the State pension is approximately €14,420. This is a difference of almost €22,000 annually, and 68% of Irish women intend to rely heavily on ...

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Who We Are The FPSB (Financial Planning Standards Board) are the globally recognised professional body for financial planners. They describe Financial Planning as a process for developing strategies to help people manage their current financial affairs to meet life goals. What does this really mean?  For close to 20 years, we a...

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Guide to Income Protection Insurance: Secure Your Financial Future
What is income protection Insurance? When it comes to financial security, one term that often comes to mind is Income Protection Insurance. Also known as Permanent Health Insurance, Salary Protection, or Income Continuance, it pays out a regular income if you are not in a position to work due to a medium or long term illness, an...

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Change in Legislation for Cancer Survivors Seeking Mortgage Protection
What is mortgage protection cover? Mortgage protection is a type of life assurance. This cover is designed to protect a mortgage repayment. This does not mean the repayments are covered should the owner be unable to pay due to financial difficulties, instead this type of cover will pay the remaining balance of the mortgage shoul...

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