<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Future Financial Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialising in custom wealth management solutions, including strategic investments and pensions, we’re dedicated to meeting individual needs.]]></description><link>https://www.futurefinancialplanning.ie/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:56:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.futurefp.ie/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Planning for Retirement: How to Make Your Money Last]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retirement is one of the biggest financial transitions you'll ever make; going from earning a salary to living on a fixed income. Emma Farrelly explains why approaching retirement means starting a new plan, why she plans client finances out to age 90, and how understanding your income gap is the foundation of a secure retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.futurefinancialplanning.ie/post/retirement-planning-how-to-make-your-money-last</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de333466c8cbf1f4c0c3a0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:41:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3a7e2_30c96114abce42ba9eff70d790799027~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Farrelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Crisis to Financial Stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tadhg had savings in several pension pots, but with his mortgage due and bills mounting, those funds felt locked away. We mapped out a plan that helped him move from crisis to financial stability without wrecking his future. Sometimes pensions aren't just about retirement – they're a crucial safety net when life doesn't go to plan.]]></description><link>https://www.futurefinancialplanning.ie/post/crisis-to-financial-stability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698327a3266137aa3906fcc2</guid><category><![CDATA[Client Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3a7e2_afdd87efe2234b25999e60a4276e3d0b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Farrelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pension Detective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple pension pots scattered across different countries and providers? You're not alone. Here's how one executive finally got clarity on her retirement plans, and why the detective work matters.]]></description><link>https://www.futurefinancialplanning.ie/post/the-pension-detective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69824fbc7a653e8bed2e0d54</guid><category><![CDATA[Client Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:58:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3a7e2_b011af6b6fd64dac9289adc087943fcd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Farrelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Consolidate Pensions or Not? The Modern Professionals' Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've changed jobs a few times, you likely have three, four, maybe five different pension pots scattered across previous employers. The natural instinct is to consolidate everything into one simple pot. But that's actually the wrong move. When you consolidate, you lose the flexibility of different retirement ages and create headaches down the line. Here's what I recommend instead, and why it matters more than you think.]]></description><link>https://www.futurefinancialplanning.ie/post/consolidatepensions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698260d3889819a51f07e2ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Your Financial Future]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3a7e2_7cb92af4ee8f434c917166eabefc5ce0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Farrelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gender Pension Gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women in Ireland face a pension crisis most of us aren't talking about enough. Our pension pots are up to 35% lower than men's, we may need to work 8 years longer to achieve the same benefits, and less than one in three women have a private pension. The kicker? We live longer, so we need more saved. Here's what's driving the gap, and what you can do about it for your own situation.]]></description><link>https://www.futurefinancialplanning.ie/post/the-gender-pension-gap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69825759f1c6744fd019f9be</guid><category><![CDATA[Your Financial Future]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3a7e2_434e5dbd95ef43aea10482c579cce5b8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Farrelly</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>