by John McWey | Feb 8, 2017
Whether you qualify for the the State Pension (contributory) depends on a minimum number of PRSI contributions paid during your working life, and a minimum yearly average paid/credited contributions. This entitlement is not means-tested. The yearly average determines...
by John McWey | Dec 15, 2016
Dear Clients, Colleagues & Friends, As 2016 draws to a close it’s time to reflect on the year and look forward to 2017. This is the first in my quarterly newsletter series for Ardbrack Financial. Please feel free to circulate to anyone who might like to be...
by John McWey | Oct 11, 2016
Budget 2017 can be summarised as lots of little things for lots of people. The main points relating to personal and business financial planning are as follows: Taxes: * USC rate bands cut by 0.5%, from 1% to 0.5% ; 3% to 2.5% and 5.5% to 5% * DIRT...