An hour-long meeting is usually all it takes to set up a pension
Over one third of Irish workers do not have any pension coverage other than the state pension.
Managing Personal Wealth Special Report
This special report looks at how with deposit rates at zero or worse, and Government bonds also in negative territory, in many cases it’s not a good time to be a safety-first investor. Traditional safe options have turned into sure guarantees of capital erosion. But savers and investors seeking growth still have options and they remain pretty much the same as they always were.
Risk appetite awareness offers peace of mind and better returns
Calculating your risk profile means you invest in a way that strives for growth but doesn’t stress you out
How to ensure your pension pot is being ethically invested
Oil, weapons and tobacco are among the industries Irish pension savings go towards funding – but it doesn’t have to be that way
The money illusion: Prudence won’t protect your cash from inflation
Interest rates don’t match inflation but investment in risk assets can pay off in the long term
In the mix: Diversifying is designed to work over time
By widening the spread of your investment, the likelihood of any one major downturn upending everything is reduced.
Annuities are back in favour
The value’of annuities has grown by virtue of interest rates rising in the recent past and it is likely that there may be another rate rise in the coming months.
So many asset classes, how to choose?
But if your investment timeframe is long enough, these short-term corrections become less important to your final outcome
Ethical investment options for investors
‘We’ve come a long way, but there’s a lot more in the journey as well’
Is property investing worth the hassle?
Many landlords are exiting the market, but the question is why?
Riding the crypto roller coaster
Cryptocurrencies can offer greater returns and of course the opportunity for greater losses
Diversification needs a rethink
Now more than ever, we need to revisit how portfolios are structured and the role of diversification in supporting long term goals
Is it worth taking a punt on the Prize Bonds?
Is putting money into Prize Bonds actually regarded as investing ?
Are art and collectibles a better option than stocks?
Returns can be considerably higher than other asset classes but so can losses
Beware the passing fad
The lingering impact of the Covid pandemic will boost healthcare spending while trends in reshoring and nearshoring driven by supply chain disruptions will have an impact on spending there.
Inflation now the number one issue for investors
The real value of people's savings is falling on a yearly basis as inflation continues to rise
Many private landlords no longer able to make a decent return on their investment
The main reason the smaller, private landlord is leaving the market is the prohibitive tax system
Trading the index: why exchange traded funds offer the best of both worlds
ETFs allow investors to diversify over an entire sector in a single investment while managing risk
The investment landscape is changing – here are the trends to watch out for
While many businesses and individuals were hit hard by the pandemic, others are emerging with more money than before
Diversity is the key to making investments work in the long term
The collapse of bank stocks in 2008 taught us not to put all our eggs in one basket
Investments: Taking the alternative option
Many additional offerings can form a part of a balanced and diversified portfolio
Beyond greenwashing: how the investment market is moving on
Technological change and progress is allowing altruism and economics to work together
Making the right investment choices in a challenging environment
Having a solid plan and sticking to it is key in an ever-changing market
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