Providing for retirement is a very important issue if the end of employment is
not to be followed by a significant decline in living standards. A pension is a
long-term savings plan that helps you save for your future.
Unlike a regular savings account, money invested in your pension can earn
important tax breaks. And when you retire and look for access to your fund, the
benefits can be available in a tax efficient way.
There are 3 types of Pensions:-
Personal pensions, which are designed for both
self-employed people and for those in non-pensionable employment.
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Occupational pensions (company pensions), which are
provided through employer-sponsored pension schemes.
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State pensions provided under the Social Welfare
system. There have been significant developments in the Irish pensions
sector in recent years.
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