Business Today: How vaping hits your life assurance and the tax changes to watch for in 2026
This article discusses the financial impacts of vaping on life assurance, women's financial confidence, and upcoming tax changes in 2026.Summary
The article covers a range of financial topics. It highlights that quitting smoking can significantly reduce life assurance and serious illness cover costs, citing data from Royal London Ireland. Research from AIB reveals a substantial “confidence gap” among women regarding financial planning, with a majority feeling uncomfortable with their finances and hesitant to invest. Fiona Reddan previews tax changes set to take effect in 2026, analyzing their potential benefits and drawbacks for individuals. Other topics include inheritance rights, the state of public service broadcasting in Europe, a proposed winter sports arena in Dublin, online age verification, and developments in Dublin’s Docklands property market, as well as job creation at home care provider Dovida.
(Source：The Irish Times)
