A pension is a type of long-term savings plan and is a tax-efficient way to save during your working life. You save some of your income regularly during your working life. This gives you an income in later life, when you want to work less or retire.
You should start a pension as soon as you start working so that you’ll have as long as possible to save for retirement and your pension fund will have lots of time to grow.
• Have you thought about the level of income you enjoy at present?
• Have you made provisions to have a level of income in retirement that will keep you accustomed to the lifestyle you currently enjoy?
If the answer is no, then we can help you change this. Simply get in touch with us and we would be delighted to discuss the various options available to you.
Auto-enrolment is a new pension savings scheme in Ireland for certain employees who are not paying into a pension. They will be automatically included in the scheme but can opt out after 6 months. Auto-enrolment is expected to be introduced sometime in 2025. For more information on this, visit: Gov - Auto-enrolment (www.gov.ie)
By giving us authority to access your pension details we can locate your old pension and advise you on your options. To discuss things further, please get in touch and we would be delighted to help you.
Benefits can be taken from your pension between age 60 and 75, however you may be able to access benefits from age 50 if you meet the criteria to do so.
If this is something you need help with, simply contact us and we would be more than happy to review and discuss your options in more detail.
If you die, your pension will be paid to your estate. However, the amount paid out will depend on the type of pension and your beneficiaries.
For further information, please contact us and we can look at your individual circumstances.
Yes, it is possible to use your pension to buy property, however there are certain limitations in place. For example, you cannot purchase property through your pension if it is part of an occupational pension scheme.
If this is something you are interested in, please get in touch with us and we would be delighted to assist you.
| Type of pension | How does each type of cover help you? |
|---|---|
| Personal Pension | A personal pension is suitable for self-employed and employees whose employer does not offer an occupational pension. |
| Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) | A flexible and portable retirement savings account you can bring with you when you change job. |
| Occupational Pension Scheme / Executive Pension | This type of plan is set up by employers who want to contribute into their employees’ pension fund. Your employer will choose the provider and what is the charging structure. You will decide the amount you wish to contribute and in what fund you want to invest your money into. |
| Personal Retirement Bond (PRB) | With a PRB, when you leave a pension scheme, the value of your fund is invested in a bond which you can benefit from at retirement. |
