Source: Independant.ie Contributor: Patrick McGettigan, Director at McGettigan Financial Planning Date: June 07 2020 02:30 AM Stock market falls and pension Query: I am due to retire next year. I have a defined contribution plan through work. Most of my pension fund is invested in medium-risk equities and I am worried about the impact which….read more
Tag Archives: stock market advice
Source: Independant.ie Contributor: Patrick McGettigan, Director at McGettigan Financial Planning Date: June 07 2020 02:30 AM Cashing in pension in early 40s Query: I have been on reduced pay since the coronavirus crisis kicked off. I have a defined contribution pension through work. I’m wondering if I can take money out of my pension to….read more
Source: Independant.ie Contributor: Patrick McGettigan, Director at McGettigan Financial Planning Date: February 23 2020 07:00 AM Regular savings plan Q: We wish to invest in equity, bond, cash and property funds. However, we don’t want to put in a lump sum – rather we wish to put in amounts on a monthly basis and have….read more
Source: Independant.ie Contributor: Patrick McGettigan, Director at McGettigan Financial Planning Date: March 01 2020 02:30 AM Q: Both my husband and I are in our 70s and in ill health – necessitating visits and inpatient treatment at three Dublin hospitals. Our son has an investment property in Dublin and since the last tenant moved out,….read more
Source: Independant.ie Contributor: Patrick McGettigan, Director at McGettigan Financial Planning Date: February 23 2020 07:00 AM Q: My question is whether we should clear our mortgage when we have enough savings to do so – or should we continue saving or investing in a pension? I am married and 40 years old – with no….read more