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How fatherhood focused the mind of Eoghan Wherity to the benefits of starting a pension. This article is an Irish Times Content Studio production.

Liam Murphy was lucky enough to have been enrolled in a work pension scheme, allowing him the financial freedom to return home, join a small start-up and flourish – leaving him time for family and walkies with Honey, the dog. This article is an Irish Times Content Studio production.

How much can you save with the 12-month savings challenge? Follow our monthly schedule and get saving with our downloadable 12-month savings calendar. 
Are you looking for ideas for financial planning this new year? Do you need to set some financial goals for the year ahead? Help is on hand with 16 financial new year’s resolutions for 2023 to get you financially fit this year. 
Whether it’s a big life event or a rainy day, we have simple tips and tools to help you save.
Budget 2023 saw an increase in the State pension bringing it to €265.30 per week. But could you afford to live off the State pension when you retire? Zurich’s annual pension research reveals the financial concerns people have when thinking about their retirement. 

At 30, this financially savvy marketer and new home owner is happy she’s started her pension early, so that her future is in good hands. This article is an Irish Times Content Studio production.

This clued-in forty-something couple are taking financial advice now to make sure their pensions perform for a bright and sunny future. This article is an Irish Times Content Studio production.

With a retirement master plan that involves a camper van and a lot of travel, forty-somethings Mary Gorman and Tony Grant have smart pension strategies in place. This article is an Irish Times Content Studio production.

A smart approach to money, investments and careful planning has ensured that Belfast native Eddie Hamilton is on track to retire by his goal age of 50. This article is an Irish Times Content Studio production.