The cost of what seems like everything is rising rapidly. Since January, consumer prices have increased by a whopping 7.8%. The cost of housing, electricity, gas and fuel has risen by 3.7%, alcohol and tobacco by 2%, clothing by 1.7%, and restaurants and hotels by 1.1%. It’s fair to say that most of us are […]
GuidesTurning 50 is a time to reflect on how far you’ve come, and plan for where you want to go. By the age of 50, many people will have climbed the career ladder, possibly even changed careers once or twice, and have a wealth of experience under their belts, both personally and professionally. While retirement […]
GuidesWhen it comes to pensions, knowledge is power. While pensions may seem complicated or even dare we say boring, it’s so important not to bury your head in the sand, because at the end of the day, your retirement depends on it. Here at Elevate Financial, we’re all about making pensions easy to understand, and […]
GuidesShould I Accept My Enhanced Transfer Value or Not? Are you currently considering whether or not to accept an Enhanced Transfer Value? Chances are that if you’re a deferred member of a Defined Benefit pension scheme, and are no longer an employee with that business, you qualify to take an entitlement in exchange for transferring […]
GuidesPensions come in lots of different forms, and if you have been working for a number of years and switched jobs during that time, the chances are that at some point you’ve contributed to a pension fund through your previous employers. An occupational pension is essentially a company pension plan, and many large companies have […]
GuidesWe’re all guilty of it. We head into a new year setting resolutions for ourselves, that, in spite of our best intentions find a way of waning after a few weeks or months. However, if there’s one resolution that you should stick to in 2022, it’s having a clear understanding of your finances. We’re sharing […]
GuidesCash on Deposit or Corporate Investment Bond? Company Surplus: An Alternative to Cash on Deposit When it comes to surplus cash on your company’s balance sheet, it makes perfect sense to keep that money at arm’s length in a deposit account. That way, you’re able to meet short-term cash requirements, right? While that may technically […]
GuidesHow many years from now do you plan on retiring? How much money do you hope to have accumulated in your pension fund by then? While consistently putting money into your pension pot every month is great, it still might not be enough to get you to where you want to be when you reach […]
GuidesHave you spent time living and working in the UK? Chances are if the answer is yes, you’ve probably contributed to a pension fund there. So if you’ve returned to Ireland for good, you should consider your options when it comes to transferring your UK pension into a QROPS. But where do you start? We’ve […]
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