I have worked in the public service for the last 26 years, but have 18 years service for pension purposes as I took a 2 year career break to travel in my 20's, a 3 year career break to care for my grandmother (who raised me) in my 30's and took some reduced hours/unpaid leave when my children were very young - all right decisions, but have added up.
I'm now 51 and really don't want to be working until I am 70 (besides that there is a physical element to the job that I can't imagine being able to do at that age). I was recently promoted and am debating the best way to invest the extra to increase my pension.
I work fulltime and earn €72k a year (top of scale).
Has anyone any advice on where to start as I have no idea what I would get or where I should go?
I'm now 51 and really don't want to be working until I am 70 (besides that there is a physical element to the job that I can't imagine being able to do at that age). I was recently promoted and am debating the best way to invest the extra to increase my pension.
I work fulltime and earn €72k a year (top of scale).
Has anyone any advice on where to start as I have no idea what I would get or where I should go?