National Pension Helpline - October 2025 Update

October 7th, 2025

Author

James Dorrian
October 08, 2025

Hi ,

October’s update lands in the week of Budget 2025 - but we’ll spare you another budget breakdown.

Instead, later this month we’ll share our detailed predictions on what to expect in the upcoming Finance Bill, where the real policy changes will take shape.

For now, we’re focusing on two essential reads to help you protect your retirement savings - one uncovering how hidden pension fees can silently erode decades of savings, and another on the growing threat posed by unregulated pension investments - and the damage they’ve already inflicted on Ireland’s investment landscape in recent years.

So, with that said, let’s dive straight into this month’s features.

Warning: Don’t Let Rogue Investments Steal Your Pension Savings.

More than €200 million has vanished from Irish investors’ pockets through unregulated schemes. The victims? Retirees, business owners, and professionals who thought they were making smart pension moves. Here’s how the scams work — and how to spot one before it’s too late.

nationalpensionhelpline.ie/pensions/unregulated-pension-investments/

Pension Fees and Management Charges Explained – Are You Paying Too Much?

Your pension could be losing money - not from bad investments, but from hidden fees buried in the fine print. Once you see the numbers, you’ll understand why every percent matters.

nationalpensionhelpline.ie/pensions/pension-fees-and-management-charges/

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