Is Inflation making a comeback, and why does it matter to you? - Ardbrack Financial

http://ardbrack.com/is-inflation-making-a-comeback-and-why-does-it-matter-to-you/

Final salary pensions: what is the government proposing?

If you ever worked in the UK, be aware that the discussion about watering down final salary pension commitments has started. Many people never look at their old pension statements and are surprised to learn what they are worth. It's worth checking what you already have, and why it might be changing. We can help to analyse this for you.

Majority of people who don't have a pension do not know how to start one

Actually it's very straightforward. Contact us for an appointment and we will walk you through the process in simple language.

Important Change to PRSI and State Pension Entitlement - Ardbrack Financial

Welcome development from Dept. for Social Protection offers longer time frame for people to protect entitlement to state pension. http://ardbrack.com/important-change-to-state-pension-entitlement/

A Quiet Giant of Investing Weighs In on Trump

99% of the people offering opinions on the new presidential administration are not worth listening to. Publicity-shy Seth Klarman is ALWAYS worth listening to. Klarman has had just 3 losing years out of the last 34, and is probably the greatest investor you have never heard of.

UK-Irish deal on pensions on the cards

Clarity on this would be very welcome. However it's worth noting that the state pension entitlement is quite different in the UK vs Ireland, both in the age when it becomes payable and the rate of payment. http://www.independent.ie/business/brexit/ukirish-deal-on-pensions-on-the-cards-35419871.html

Newsletter December 2016

Ardbrack Financial: Newsletter Q4 2016 Reflections on 2016 as we approach year end, and some themes to consider for 2017 in Financial Markets, Personal Finance, Pensions and Investing.

Why now is the time to cash in your final salary pension

Worth a read if you ever worked in the UK and had a final salary pension with your employer. We are happy to field any questions. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/pensions-retirement/financial-planning/now-time-cash-final-salary-pension/

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Pension deficit swells to €6.8bn at top companies

This issue may seem far into the future for you, but you cannot afford to ignore it. The problem is here to stay, but as an individual you can do something about it. We can help you put in place a personal plan to provide for your retirement, even if you are already a member of an employer scheme. The earlier you start, the better the outcome but it's never too late. Give us a call today for a free consultation.

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Interesting reference to Lindy effect at 'Future of things' discussion facilitated by @daraobriain #kilkenomics @nrtaleb