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Make sense of your money
Plain-English guides on Irish personal finance. No jargon, no sales pitches — just the numbers and what they mean for you.
What to do with a lump sum in Ireland (2026)
Got €10k–€100k sitting in a current account? Emergency fund, pension, ETFs, mortgage overpayment — the full decision tree in the right order, with real Irish numbers.
ETF tax in Ireland: the 41% exit tax & deemed disposal explained
Ireland taxes ETFs harder than anywhere else in Europe. Here's what it actually costs you and what to do about it.
How to pay less tax legally in Ireland (2026)
12 legitimate ways to reduce your bill — pension, rent credit, WFH, medical expenses, marriage and more. Actionable checklist included.
The real cost of not having a pension in your 30s
Every year you delay costs tens of thousands. The compound maths is brutal — and the State Pension alone won't be enough.
Should I rent or buy in Dublin in 2026?
We ran the actual numbers on a €450k apartment. The answer depends entirely on how long you plan to stay — and it's not what most people expect.
Run the numbers yourself
Free calculators built for Ireland — tax, mortgage, pension, rent vs buy and more.