Personal finance
10/06/2025
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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.
28/05/2025
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Zurich Ireland
Taking stock of investment markets
We review the first 100 days of Trump's second term of US presidency, including the record-breaking number of executive orders and its impact on markets across the world.
27/05/2025
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Zurich Ireland
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.
Family finances
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.
11/08/2025
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Zurich Ireland
Strategies to save for your child’s college education
Zurich has been carrying out research into the cost of education in Ireland since 2018, so we are acutely aware of the costs and the need for families to plan for their children’s education. In this article, we are going to share three strategies you can use to save for your child’s college education.
07/08/2025
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Zurich Ireland
Can I claim tax relief on college fees?
If you're planning to support your children when they reach college, it might be wise to start saving now because college costs can really add up.
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.
