Personal finance
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.
Maximising your pension contributions
How much can you personally contribute to your pension fund for tax relief purposes? In this article we will look at the benefits of maximising your pension contributions.
Myth: I’ve left it too late to start a pension
It’s never too late to start a pension and in this article, we will look at why now is better than never to start planning for your future.
Family finances
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.
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.
Strategies to save for your child’s college education
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.