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Don't always believe traditional investment advice as it can come with a very high hidden cost.

The standard 60/40 equity bond split is a very popular investment strategy from advisors and financial commentators but it neither suits young investors nor those seeking to prolong the life of an ARF.

Yes, there can be more 'risk' with this strategy but you ultimately need to decide the kind of risk you're comfortable to live with. In this case it's a tradeoff between volatility and longevity.

Retirees should buy stocks, not bonds, study suggests Bonds provide psychological comfort but the 60:40 strategy ‘comes at too high a price’ in investor return

Technology still proving to be an incredibly valuable sector. Nvidia now the latest company to achieve $1 Trillion valuation. Is your pension investing in Tech companies?

Nvidia Joins the Trillion Dollar Club America's biggest chipmaker Nvidia has joined the trillion dollar club as advancements in AI move at lightning speed.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/europe-war-six-charts-know-financial-markets-2022-03-05/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB

Europe at war: Six charts to know in financial markets Russia's escalating war in Ukraine has sent commodity and energy prices soaring, boosted safe havens and hammered Europe's common currency and its stock markets.

How to connect with your future self and get some focus on your financial planning.

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220201-how-thinking-about-future-you-can-build-a-happier-life?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB

How thinking about 'future you' can build a happier life We should think more about whom we'll be in the future – because doing so has profound consequences for our health, happiness and financial security.

An interesting look at global attitudes to retirement...what's yours?

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/global-attitudes-towards-retirement/

Visualized: Investors Attitudes to Retirement Globally Around the world, people have different attitudes towards what to expect in their retirement years. Does the reality match those expectations?

Retiring soon or ready to draw down your pension fund? Read our quick guide on the difference in your options between the annuity option and the approved retirement fund.

How to Decide Between an Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) and an Annuity. - The Pension Store Choosing between an ARF and an Annuity is one of the biggest financial decisions you will face in Ireland and you need to get it right first time.