Thinking of private school for your children? Better start saving now – The Irish Times
You won’t get much change out of €50,000 for a six-year private education in Dublin these days, while sending a child to college away from home can cost about €60,000. Add on all the grinds, Gaeltacht trips and a possible master’s that are now commonplace, and you could be looking at a small fortune to […]
How to dodge Labour’s double tax attack on pensions
The main purpose of a pension fund is to provide you with a comfortable retirement for your life and that of your spouse or partner so that you do not become a burden on others or indeed the state. Once this is secured, it becomes safer to make lifetime gifts to your children, the main […]
The dangers of buying property for your children – and how to avoid them
We were contacted by an Australian entrepreneur who had allocated a significant £9m budget to his daughter in her twenties. He wanted us to ensure she had gained access to and picked from the very best properties and that the negotiations were expertly handled. Beyond that, the decision was entirely hers. We are currently working […]