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Key Post UK State Pension - Make voluntary contributions to qualify for UK pension on top of Irish pension

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Any Irish financial advisors also authorised to advise in the UK?

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How long for the Ombudsman to process a Tracker Complaint

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Health Insurance Laya Simplicity increase 25% renewal 1st November, how is this so?

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End inheritance tax exemptions

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Am I liable for LPT in 2025 if I close on buying a new build on Nov 2nd?

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AIB cuts some mortgage rates

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Update: Ulster Bank wins Court of Appeal case on Tracker mortgages

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Pepper reduces some variable rates

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Who has cases on hold with the Ombudsman?

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Why is my mortgage rate not divisible by 0.25%?

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Insuring car not in our ownership
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