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"What does retirement look like for you?" The recently published Pensions Council 2024 report highlights the estimated annual income needed for different retirement lifestyles in Ireland: 💶 Comfortable: €33,600 (single), €43,200 (couple). 💶 Modest: €19,200 (single), €28,800 (couple). 💶 Moderate: €27,600 (single), €37,200 (couple). These benchmarks go beyond the old “50% of your pre retirement salary” rule of thumb, reflecting the real-life costs like housing, healthcare, and travel. 📊 What’s your take? Are these figures aligned with your expectations? #RetirementPlanning #PensionsInsights #FinancialWellbeing #AskAcorn https://lnkd.in/eNVUTfCt

🛠️ Our team will be on-site at the SelfBuild Ireland Ltd show at the Connacht Dome this weekend! 🏠 Got questions about Pensions, Long-Term Savings & Investments, or Financial Protection? 💼💸 We’re here to help! 👉 Stop by and chat with us to get expert guidance on securing your financial future. #SelfBuildShow #FinancialPlanning #ConnachtDome #ad Jack Forde Callum Fahey Tom Quirke QFA, RPA Nuno da Silva Mark Lane

🌟 This November, David Funcheon CFP® SIA PTP 👇 and the dedicated team at Ask Acorn's Monaghan Branch are taking on a big challenge: 100 press-ups a day in support of LauraLynn, Ireland's Children's Hospice 💪💙. Every donation—no matter the size—helps make a difference for the children and families who rely on LauraLynn's incredible work. If you can, please consider donating through the link below to cheer them on! Thank you for supporting this wonderful cause with us 🌈✨ #PushForLauraLynn #100ADayChallenge

✨ It wasn’t to be at the #FSAwards24 this year, but we were incredibly proud to be named as one of the finalists 🏅 in the Employee Experience category! 🎉 We’re committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and engaging work environment for every team member across all departments. As such it was fantastic to have representatives from across the Acorn Group 🌿 at the awards, celebrating our shared achievements! 👏 Here’s to continuing our journey of creating an exceptional workplace! 🚀 Barry O Sullivan Mark O Connor Shane Corrigan Ann Meade Aoife O'Gorman Congratulations to all the well-deserved winners #EmployeeExperience #FinancialServicesAwards #AskAcorn #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceCulture #TeamAcorn

We’re delighted 🎉 to be shortlisted at the prestigious Brokers Ireland Expert Awards for 2024, in the category of Personal Lines Broker Expert 🏆. This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering best in class service 💼, innovation 💡, and professionalism 🤝 to our customers. Well done to Barry O Sullivan Shane Slattery Claire Rock Carol masterson and every single person working in our super teams across the Personal Lines Business. Wish us luck as we join fellow nominees at the awards gala on November 7, 2024, at the Mansion House, Dublin 2. #BrokerExpertAwards #AskAcorn #FinancialServices #SMEAward #BrokersIreland #Insurance

🎉 We’re incredibly proud to be named as one of the finalists for this year’s Financial Services Awards in the Employee Experience category! 🙌 At Ask Acorn, we strive to create a positive, supportive, and engaging work environment for all our employees across every department. 💼✨ We prioritise open and constructive engagement with colleagues, support their personal development, and are deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful, practical initiatives. 🌍🤝 #EmployeeExperience #FinancialServicesAwards #AskAcorn #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceCulture #TeamAcorn

Auto Enrolment is undoubtedly a great move towards helping more people achieve a secure and comfortable retirement. 💼🔒 However, with more detail emerging every day, it's just as clear that both employees and employers will need expert advice to navigate how best to implement and comply with the new system. 📊✅ Professional guidance will be key to making the most of this regulatory change! #AutoEnrolment #retirement #financialplanning #AskAcorn #FinancialAdvice #EmployeeBenefits #EmployerSolutions #penions

📢 Auto Enrolment & Existing Pensions: What You Need to Know 📢 Missed the Irish Examiner on Friday? 📰 No worries! If you didn’t get a chance to flip to page three of the annual Pension Supplement, you can still catch what our CEO, Keith Butler, has to say about this important topic. Click the link below to read the full article and stay informed! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ehtrNvtN Credit: Written in collaboration with Linda Nally, Pensions Actuary Acorn Life DAC #AutoEnrolment #PensionAdvice #AskAcorn #Leadership #FinancialPlanning #ad

Did you know you may be able to reduce your 2023 income tax bill by making a one-time payment into your pension? 💸⏳ The deadlines to claim this relief are fast approaching—31st October & November 14th 2024. 📅 This one time payment, known as an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC), could offer valuable tax relief 📊✅ Understanding the ins and outs of tax relief and pension contributions can be tricky. That's why getting professional advice is essential to help you make informed choices and get the most out of your tax benefits. 📈💡 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to lower your 2023 tax liability! As we approach these critical deadlines, consider boosting your pension with an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC). 💡 It's easier than you think! Speak with your Financial Advisor as soon as possible #ReduceIncomeTax #2023IncomeTax #PensionContribution #AdditionalVoluntaryContribution #AVC #PensionTaxDeadline2024 #AskAcorn #ad #PersonalPension #PRSA

We’d like to give a huge 🙏 thank you to our amazing colleagues, some of whom are pictured below from across the Acorn Group, who volunteered for the Annual Galway Simon Community Sleepout last Friday, October 4th. 🏠💤 An extra shoutout to everyone who has generously donated towards #sleepout4simon! 🌟 We’ve raised over €4,000 so far, and there’s still time to make a difference before we wrap up this incredible initiative for another year by clicking the link below. 💖 Comhghairdeachas le gach duine a ghlac páirt i mbliana https://lnkd.in/ehHENc5S   #sleepout4simon #Galway #galwaysimon #Ireland #homelessness #volunteer #createchange #GalwaySimonCommunity #Galway