13Oct
What Tax do I have to pay on my Approved Retirement Fund?
In Ireland, the taxation of an Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) is a multi-layered process that primarily focuses on the income and withdrawals you take from…
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23Sep
What are the Advantages of an Approved Retirement Fund?
What are the Advantages of an Approved Retirement Fund? An Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) offers several key benefits, particularly when compared to a traditional annuity.…
Read more27Aug
I am 60 years of age and have a PRSA pension worth €250,000. How can I access this?
I am 60 years of age and have a PRSA pension worth €250,000. How can I access this?
Read more14Aug
Accessing Your Pension in Ireland from Age 50
Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. If you’re aged 50 or over in Ireland, you may be eligible…
Read more14Jan
Have You Got A Self-Administered ARF with Cash on Deposit?
Have You Got A Self-Administered ARF with Cash on Deposit? Most Business Owners with Self-Administered ARFs set them up originally to purchase property in their…
Read more20Oct
Can I Take A Lump Sum From My Pension Tax Free?
You can usually take up to 25% of your pension fund as a lump sum, of which the first €200,000 is tax free and value…
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I want to improve the performance of my existing Approved Retirement Fund (ARF)
I want to improve the performance of my existing Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) When you originally accessed your pension you may have set up an…
Read more23Aug
How Do I Protect My Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) During Periods of Stock Market Volatility?
When you accessed your Pension, and after you got your tax-free lump sum, you will in most cases have set up an Approved Retirement Fund…
Read more09Aug
Can I Purchase a Property with my ARF?
Can I Purchase a Property with my ARF? The simple answer is Yes – an ARF can hold or invest in property assets. This form…
Read more19Jul
Annuity or ARF – Article 2 – Best of Both!
Annuity or ARF – Article 2 – Best of Both! In our first article we started to explore the pros and cons of Annuities vs…
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