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24/08/2023

Would you sail across the ocean without a life jacket? It may be calm when you set off but what about when the wind and waves pick up or even worse a huge storm hits - wouldn't you be glad of that life jacket then!

Life is also a journey of ups and downs and many storms. Life Insurance is the life jacket for you and your loved ones!

22/08/2023

We take out mortgage protection life insurance because the bank makes us - but the reason why is so that if you die during the term of the plan, the debt is cleared and your estate (loved ones) are not left with a big debt or even worse homeless.

However: what about your other responsibilities such as dependents or loved ones that you would like to be looked after if you are not around to provide, support and nourish them. Life cover does not have to be expensive and for most you might be surprised how much cover you might get for the price of a lunch a month!

In 2022 Aviva paid out against 97% of life cover claims, €56.4m to 471 people. On the whole claims may not be paid if there was a non disclosure at the time of taking the policy out e.g. you vaped but you said you didn't.

Every day we put cost effective bespoke plans in place to ensure sufficient cover is in place - this gives peace of mind to both our clients and to us knowing that there is one more family unit protected financially! We marry up needs with costs to find sustainable solutions that fit with each client's needs.

05/07/2023

Income Protection - Greatly misunderstood!

With improved health care thankfully on average we are all living longer. However there may still be times that we are unable to work for periods due to ill health.

Income protection:
* Pays the Bills, Rent/ Mortgage,
* Allows you to still fund your pension and longer term needs,
* Allows you maintain a standard of living.
* Gives peace of mind to focus on getting well.

If you are unable to work and meet the PRSI criteria you might be eligible to claim disability benefit for 2 years but there after social welfare benefits are subject to means testing.

As an example - Indicative cost of €50k annual income for a 29 year old non-smoking desk based female to age 55 with deferred period of 26 weeks of €23.43 per month (after tax relief). This is for guidance only and is not an offer.

31/05/2023

When you jump from a plane - unless you know what you are doing you go with a professional. That way you can enjoy the ride and land safetly. You know that its also in their best interests that you achieve this outcome.

The same applies to Certified Financial Planners™ in providing you with best Financial Advice!

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10/05/2023

Did you know that losing your job can also mean losing your life insurance? Many employer-provided life insurance policies that are tied to your employment status, meaning that if you lose your job, you may also lose your life insurance coverage. That's why it's important to consider getting your own independent life insurance policy to ensure your loved ones are protected, no matter your employment situation. Contact us today.

03/05/2023

Pension transfer option that gives the best financial outcome: what is best for your circumstances?

Leaving it in your old employer’s scheme.
Transferring to new employer’s scheme.
Taking a Transfer Value.
Transferring to a Personal Retirement Bond
Transferring to a PRSA.

Talk to us today and we will assess your circumstances and maximize your redundancy payment and pension arrangements.

26/04/2023

Did you know there are potentially four different ways to take your redundancy (over and above your statutory entitlement)? We can help you work out what each option means to you.

Basic Exemption
Increased Exemption
SCSB - Retaining Pension Lump Sum
SCSB - Waiving Pension Lump Sum

19/04/2023

Are you being made redundant. Are you aware of all your options and do you know what works best for you?

Before you make a decision on the package talk to a financial advisor to work out what option is best for you and how to maximise the benefit of any package.

22/03/2023

08/03/2023

Picking the best financial advisor is akin to choosing a spouse.

The best financial advisors:

* Listen to you – it’s all about you and your best interests. - Your desired destination and financial goals are the priority.

* Seek a long-term relationship focusing on you getting the best results, because if you are winning so too are they. Therefore, it’s not just about the advice at the outset, it is also about keeping an eye on your progress versus target so that you can focus on your own day to day priorities.

* Each product recommendation (if appropriate) starts with reviewing the complete landscape that they are authorized to advise on. If more appropriate solutions are outside their regulatory authority, they will call it out rather than shoehorning you into something that suits them.

* Have no bias for one provider over another – it’s all about the facts and what is in your best interests.

* Are open, honest, and transparent – they take the time to make sure all risks of a financial decision are fully understood before any implementation.

26/02/2023

What pays for your living expenses, insurance and pension contributions if you are unable to work?

Income Protection

19/02/2023

Your income = human capital - potentially your biggest asset. For most we will not have the lives we wish for without it.

27/01/2023

How would you feel if someone said lets see if we can increase your net income by 43% and you don't really need to do anything for it?

Check out our new blog post on our website www.sproutplans.com

29/11/2022

PROTECT AND GROW WHAT YOU HAVE
The power of great, cost effective, fit for purpose investment strategies should never be overlooked. If you had a look at our free app you can see the difference that 1% return can make to your income in retirement and your after tax lump sum.

ACTION FOR YOU: make it a new year's resolution to pull together details of all your previous pensions and do a review! You will thank us for it if you do it and your future self will be very grateful to you.
Cost to you = nothing,
Benefit for you = could be big!

23/10/2022

CCPC survey showed those who were financially secure were also looking at their future finances!

20/10/2022

Financial education is correlated to financial wellbeing.

The more you understand, the clearer you are with your direction and decisions. Don't avoid learning about finances - be curious to learn what you can do to improve your wealth in a strategic way.

12/10/2022

Delighted to have supported Back To Work Connect on their first podcast on how the budget might impact on returners to the work force.

2023 Budget left you scratching your head and wondering… what’s exactly in it for me? 🤔

We’ve got your back! 🙌

We’ve partnered with Chartered Tax Advisor & Certified Financial Planner®, Niamh De Búrca, from , to guide you through the key takeaways from the budget and what it means for your pocket.

In this short 10-minute podcast minisode, we’ll cover 👇

✔️ Childcare supports
✔️ Third-level student support
✔️ Social welfare allowance + fuel allowance
✔️ Carer support
✔️ Primary school support (including free books)
✔️ Increased tax bands + credits
✔️ Energy credits (electricity + gas)

Listen now on Podbean
https://infor3z.podbean.com/e/back-to-work-connect-the-podcast-episode-1/

Or directly on our website at
https://backtoworkconnect.ie/2022/10/11/episode-1-budget-2023/

PS: Enjoyed the episode? 👀
Well, we have MUCH more in store!
Back to Work Connect | The Podcast launches officially in January 2023 🎉🎉🎉 Stay tuned!

Huge thank you to our sponsors The Community Foundation for Ireland and Bank of Ireland Begin Together Fund