Can I wait until 65 to decide on pension?
Q I’m 57 and in a defined contribution pension scheme through work. Some of my colleagues are already talking about Approved Retirement Funds (ARFs) and annuities. Do I need to plan my retirement decisions now or wait until I’m 65? Imelda, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin I appreciate retirement is a little bit away but ideally […]
How millennials, gaming and bespoke design are shaping HP Inc’s market potential
Splitting technology giant Hewlett Packard (HP) into two separate groups stunned staff and investors alike initially, but the breakup has given HP Inc the opportunity to accelerate its innovation in response to its customer needs. On the back of former eBay boss Meg Whitman’s decision, the separation of computer and printer business (HP Inc) and […]
Surge in hotel job vacancies sparks fear of skills shortages
Job vacancies in the hotel sector have surged in the five-year period up to 2017, a recruitment website has claimed. Analysis by jobs.ie found that there has been an increase in jobs vacancies in a number of key hotel roles – specifically hotel chefs, bartenders, waiters, receptionists, porters, mixologists and concierges. Every role has experienced […]
Where now for investors as low-interest era finally ends?
Investors in banks and tech companies could make money as rates start to rise, but telco and bond investors might lose out. Rising interest rates are changing the rules of the game for investors. Over the last decade, investors have largely been operating in an environment of record low interest rates – but these days […]
Will I face double tax bill for Spanish job?
Q: I have lived in Spain since January 2017 where I work as a self-employed teacher. However, I worked in Ireland for some weeks during 2017, earning around €2,000 (PAYE income only). The same will happen this year. What are the tax implications of the few weeks’ Irish work? I am assuming I don’t need […]