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How do I ensure that I can retire at the age of 60?

Q It’s my 50th birthday soon and I’ve been working hard in various jobs for almost 35 years. I want to be in a position to retire by the time I’m 60. How can I make sure that can happen? A This answer is a long one. I’ll send you a list of the information

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How to be prepared for a financial emergency and unexpected bills

How To Be Prepared For A Financial Emergency And Unexpected Bills Q: How should I prepare for a financial emergency? A: If you don’t have enough savings to fall back on, you should take action now to protect yourself from an unexpected bill.   A third of us are living on the financial edge, with no

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October 31st Tax Saving Deadline

Making the most of the tax relief available if self-Employed or PAYE If you are self-employed you must calculate your tax liability and make a payment by 31st October 2019 (12th November if registered with ROS) in respect of your: 1. Final Tax Assessment for 2018;                                                    2. Preliminary Tax for 2019. The good news… You

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Tax-saving opportunities

It’s time to talk about tax already I’m afraid. If you are self-employed you must calculate your tax liability and make a payment by 31st October 2016 (12th November if registered with ROS) in respect of your:
 
1. Final Tax Assessment for 2015;                                                    2. Preliminary Tax for 2016.
 
The good news…

You can reduce your 2015 Final Tax liability and your 2016 Preliminary Tax liability by making contributions to a Personal Pension plan or to a PRSA plan by 31st October 2016 (or 14th November 2016 for ROS users) and electing to backdate the tax relief to 2015.

Example:

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Avoid these 10 Mistakes

Things NOT to do!

Avoid these mistakes if you want to lead a richer life!

1) Spend now, pay later

Don’t throw your money away when you’re young, assuming you’ll be richer when you’re older. People in their 40s and 50s actually have the most financial problems. Enjoy your financial freedom when you’re young, but don’t squander it.

2) Fail to save

Too many people claim they can’t afford to save while blowing their cash on gadgets they don’t need, clothes they never wear and nights out they regret in the morning. Set up a regular savings plan by standing order or direct debit, so you don’t notice the money leave your account. Then have fun with what’s left.

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Ex-smokers reap rewards

Figures show the Cost of Smoking Hits Hard on cost of Insurance Products but ex-smokers who have quit for over a year could be set to reap savings

While some people will already have broken their New Year’s resolutions, others will be celebrating the first anniversary of the success of their 2015 achievements. None more so than those who embarked on their journey to kick the smoking habit last January 2015. Protection experts at Royal London say that there may be hundreds if not thousands of ex-smokers who gave up the habit as part of a New Year resolution last year, and that these people may yet be able to reap further benefits on the back of their accomplishment.

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