Fiona Reddan

1 week ago | irishtimes.com | Fiona Reddan

Some people argue that it’s only a minority who actually pay it, so why the fuss? Others, such as former minister Alan Shatter, describe it as “State-sanctioned graveside robbery of assets”. But whatever side you’re on, there’s no doubt that reducing a tax bill on your life’s work is something most people would look to do. When it comes to inheritance tax, or capital acquisitions tax (CAT) as it is more formally known, tax free thresholds are on the way up.

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Fiona Reddan

For many of us, getting the family somewhere warm at the lowest cost possible is the goal every summer. Particularly this summer, amid a looming trade war and meltdown in global markets. Others, however, may have some spare cash that they wish to use to make that much-needed trip go that little bit smoother. So if that’s you, what are the options for adding a bit of luxury to your travel this spring and summer?

4 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Fiona Reddan

Last year, Sherry Fitzgerald Reynolds put a house on the market in Donegal for €299,000. It’s a substantial six-bedroom multi-unit property in Letterkenny, and it comes with an adjoining three-bedroom townhouse and stationary mobile home. In need of refurbishment, it nonetheless offers “immense potential to a savvy purchaser”, according to the agent and is still on the market at a heavily discounted price. The catch? Someone is still living in the property and will be there until they die.

1 month ago | irishtimes.com | Fiona Reddan

It’s the pension drawdown product that more and more of us are opting for and, yet, getting a fix on how much this product is going to cost us can confuse. While shopping around can help with cutting costs when it comes to an approved retirement fund (ARF), you need to understand just what you have to pay for and how different options work, before you can make the best decision for you. What is an ARF?

1 month ago | irishtimes.com | Fiona Reddan

It may be a terrible shock – or a welcome offer – but whether your redundancy is voluntary or otherwise, working out the sums of the package on offer is always going to be critical. Thankfully, those sums have just got a little bit more attractive thanks to a new initiative from Government.