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🎃 Conquer Your Financial Fears: A Halloween Guide to Wealth Confidence
This Halloween, it’s not just ghosts haunting us, financial fears can creep in too. From mortgage dilemmas to pension panic, SproutPlans helps you face money worries with clarity and confidence. Discover how our friendly financial planning app turns spooky stress into smart decisions.
Oct 312 min read
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When can I afford to retire?
It’s a question I hear often, not always because someone wants to stop working, but because they want options. The freedom to take a career break, change direction, or simply know they could  retire without financial stress. The answer? It depends, but the most powerful factor is forward financial planning. Here’s what influences your financial freedom timeline: Your lifestyle expectations: Champagne or Prosecco? Whatever your taste, your retirement should reflect it. Your cu
Oct 232 min read
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Sam’s Smart Pension Move: How Pension Tax Relief in Ireland Turned €9,600 Today into €79,743 by Retirement
Sam, 30, earning €80,000, used pension tax relief in Ireland to turn a €16,000 contribution into a potential €79,743 by retirement. Discover how her smart move reduced her tax bill and set her up for a comfortable financial future.
Oct 92 min read
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Budget 2026 is Almost Here - Are You Claiming All Your Tax Reliefs?
How is my Income Tax Calculated and am I optimising my Tax Credits? Understanding how your income tax is calculated and whether you're...
Oct 23 min read
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How Much Do I Need to Retire?
Retirement is a financial milestone, not just a date. The gap between average income and the State Pension can be steep, over €2,100 monthly. Planning early, contributing to private pensions, delaying retirement, and reviewing investments can help bridge that gap and secure your future.
Sep 252 min read
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Do I really need a financial planner?
Do I really need a financial planner? Yes, or at least access to smart financial tools. Advice helps you make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and build real wealth. 33% of retirees who didn’t seek advice later regretted it. Start early, plan smart, and take control of your financial future with SproutPlans.
Sep 182 min read
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Smart Tips for First-Time Investors
Discover smart tips for first-time investors to beat inflation, protect your savings, and build wealth with confidence.
Sep 113 min read
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Inside SproutPlans: A New Chapter Begins
We’re excited to share that SproutPlans is entering a new phase of growth—with a brand-new office in the heart of Rathfarnham Village and...
Sep 41 min read
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