The Irish Times·4 min read·medium

Retirement reality check: Is €300 a week enough to live on? Will you even get that much?

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Joanne Hunt
Retirement reality check: Is €300 a week enough to live on? Will you even get that much?
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The Irish Times examines the complexities of the Irish State pension, warning that many citizens overestimate their future payouts. The article clarifies that pension amounts are strictly tied to individual PRSI contribution history.

Is the State pension your fallback plan for retirement? You’d better get to grips with how much it’s likely to pay you, if so. Get your hands on a copy of your individual PRSI contribution statement – you might be surprised to learn your entitlement may not as big as you think.

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