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British authorities have right to seek proof to back up your application for cheaper Class 2 contributions and your PRSI record will do that

British tax authorities impose ‘late filer’ fines on self-employed people who left UK after 2013 without formally letting HMRC know

Confusion over conversation with Department of Social Protection leaves reader worried about future of their Irish state pension

If enhancing my UK pension will push me into the higher tax bracket, is it worth making voluntary contributions?

Bill will remove requirement for workers to retire at 65, one year before eligibility for State pension

Incorrect guidance from HMRC has led to confusion on rules for buying back national insurance to boost UK state pension

Homecaring credits can allow you boost your PRSI record to obtain or enhance s contributory State pension

Pension deficit looms as just one in 10 women feels ‘very prepared’ financially and fewer than one in four men

Part-time work, caring commitments and the gender pay gap mean women are at a big disadvantage when it comes to pension income

Key thing for those who worked in UK is to get your expression of interest in ahead of April 5th deadline

Me & My Money: Loretta Dignam, Menopause Hub founder and chief executive

Irish people who worked in the UK can purchase up to 17 years of national insurance to cover gaps since 2006 if they apply by April 5th

People are buying their first homes later in life, but there are options so the loan is not a burden when you stop working

Primary focus in delayed request for tenders is on charge for managing funds that could grow to €21bn by 2035

Given what they know now, some top financial experts offer advice to younger people on making key financial decisions

How much it will cost depends on your personal circumstances but you will need to be no older than 72 at this point, or 70 for a woman

State support under Fair Deal is available to more people than you might think and can be applied for at any stage

‘My Future Fund’ scheme to apply to those between 23 and 60 who earn at least €20,000

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Over a third of this cohort anticipating their mortgage payments will still be ‘significant’ at that stage, according to a new report

There is a big difference in the cost of making voluntary National Insurance contributions, depending on your circumstances

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Social insurance in other countries may deliver pension to victim of government tinkering with State pension age and PRSI rules

Deadline looms on UK offer to buy back up to 17 years of national insurance contributions to qualify for or improve your UK state pension

Measures such as parental leave and childcare subsidies have done little to halt the slide, research has found

Me & My Money: Paul McClatchie is founder and managing director of Engage People

Start thinking now about what you might do with the money freed up once you have made your last repayment

Recent reforms make State pension drawdown more flexible but also change how it is calculated

Irish people are great at saving but not always as shrewd at maximising returns. Here’s how to improve your financial outlook in the short, medium and long term

Revenue investigation shows use of now closed PRSA loophole

Pensions, healthcare and long-term care costs expected to rise sharply, says Department of Finance report

One in six workers does not have access to a pension in their workplace according to new data from the CSO

Revenue figures show roughly one in four PAYE worker is overpaying tax, mostly by failing to claim reliefs to which they are entitled

Over half of workers who are not signed up to a pension scheme at work said employer does not offer one

Department of Social Protection now looking at flat-fee structure to run scheme that disadvantages poorest paid

Officials warned of ‘real prospect’ that only external candidates would seek top-level Garda roles

Controversy over tax bills on retirement shone light on value of pensions for senior figures in public service in comparison with private sector, where average pension pot is just over €80,565

Companies have just nine months to prepare for mandatory workplace pension contributions from around 800,000 workers

The rules on how the Department of Social Protection calculates your pension are changing, so what does that mean for you?

Report says investing in equities improves returns even after retirement but it does come with greater risk