Personal finance
04/09/2025
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Zurich Ireland
Myth: I already have a pension, I don’t need to do anything else
Many of us have a pension operating in the background, but what is it actually doing? Is it working hard enough for you, and could a top-up be on the cards?
03/09/2025
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Zurich Ireland
Everything you need to know about pension contributions
Whether you are self-employed or already in a company pension scheme or in non-pensionable employment, the need to save for a pension for your retirement is abundantly clear. In this article we will focus on the tax saving benefits available from the government to encourage people to plan for their retirement – and hopefully demonstrate why pensions are the most tax efficient form of savings around.
29/08/2025
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Zurich Ireland
Pension top ups and tax benefits explained
Did you know you can top up your pension and benefit from tax relief in the process? Planning for your future has never been more important.
Family finances
09/09/2025
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Zurich Ireland
Protect your pension in sickness and in health
As various tax deadlines are approaching, it's the perfect time to think about your pension and how to protect it in sickness and in health.
15/08/2025
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Zurich Ireland
Families feeling the pressure as college costs continue to rise
Zurich's 2025 Cost of Education research highlights that many families are adjusting plans as more students remain at home to offset college costs, in particular rising accommodation costs.
11/08/2025
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Zurich Ireland
The real cost of college in 2025 and how to save for it
Every year we interview Irish families to find out what they spend to send their children to college. In this article you’ll find what the cost of college is in 2025 and how to save for it.
The Zurich podcast
Market performance and trends for the first half of the year
It’s been a busy year for markets, in particular equity markets with tariffs, trade negotiations and the economic uncertainty that they pose, being the major themes. This half year investment review and outlook podcast captures the challenges and opportunities and sets the stage for how we can move forward with confidence.
How geopolitical tensions impact the markets podcast
In a period of uncertainty, with central banks continue their rate cutting measures, geopolitical tensions influencing market movements and evolving trade dynamics shaping the investment landscape, it's more important to stay informed. This podcast will discuss what's happened in the markets up until the date of this recording, how this has affected the different asset classes and what this might mean for you as an investor.
Key investment updates podcast
In the latest edition of the Zurich monthly investment review, our experts Ian Slattery and Jacqueline Hogan delve into the latest market developments and share key investment updates. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this review is packed with valuable information tailored for you.
Spotlight on market trends in this podcast
In this investment podcast recorded on 14th April 2025, Head of Investment Solutions at Zurich, Ian Slattery, talks Trump administration, tariffs, fluctuations across fund performance and the impact on markets.
