01Jul
ARF or Annuity: Which Retirement Income Option Is Right for You?
ARF or Annuity: Which Retirement Income Option Is Right for You? Both can provide retirement income, but they work very differently. The right choice depends…
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23Jun
Maximising Your Workplace Pension Benefits Before Retirement: John’s Journey to an Approved Retirement Fund
Maximising Your Workplace Pension Benefits Before Retirement John’s Journey to an Approved Retirement Fund Retirement is one of the most important financial milestones in…
Read more09Jun
Key Principles of Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) Investing
Key Principles of Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) Investing When you move into retirement and set up an Approved Retirement Fund (ARF), your pension does not…
Read more21May
How Global Events Should (and Should Not) Affect Your Pension Decisions
Many people approaching retirement are asking the same question: “Given everything happening in the world, should I delay accessing my pension?” It is a fair…
Read more14May
Can You Access a Pension at Age 50 in Ireland?
Can You Access a Pension at Age 50 in Ireland? For many people in Ireland, pensions are seen as something you can only access in…
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Pension Paperwork Overload? What IORPS II Really Means for Your Pension Retirement Options
What IORPS II Really Means for Your Pension Retirement Options
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ARF Ireland New Website Is Now Live
ARF Ireland is now live at www.arfireland.ie. ARF Ireland is a plain‑English guide for individuals about to access their pension and considering an Approved…
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How much can I withdraw from my ARF and how is it taxed?
How much can I withdraw from my ARF, and how is it taxed? An ARF is the term for ‘Approved Retirement Fund’. You will normally…
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What happens to my ARF when I die?
What happens to your Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) when you die is one of its most significant benefits, as it allows you to pass on…
Read more29Oct
I have an ARF – how much tax do I pay on the income from it?
Once you take the tax-free lump sum from your pension, you can invest the remainder of your pension (typically 75% of your pension) into an…
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