Category: Financial plan

Great news – you’re retiring and can take a tax-free lump sum.  But what should you do with the money? Moneycube identifies the three approaches to investing your lump sum. What’s the deal? The ability for holders of PRSAs and personal pensions in Ireland to take 25% of their pension as a lump sum on … Continued

So, the inevitable has happened, and stock markets have taken a tumble over the last few days. Markets ended last week down around 5%.  It’s mainly due to the expectation that US and UK interest rates will climb, as their economies strengthen – on the face of it, a positive thing. What is the sensible … Continued

Jan 2025 update: Our more recent post highlights the best investment opportunities for your money in 2025.   It’s time for Moneycube’s roundup of the best investments available in Ireland. Below we look at five funds we think have strong potential – in 2018 and beyond.  Remember all of these funds are available through our online investment … Continued

You can build your wealth significantly if you establish the right saving and investing habits now.  Here are Moneycube’s 7 habits for success. 1.      Turn up Successful savers get stuck in. Sure, you can build up cash in the bank.  But with interest rates at near-zero, if you want to grow your savings, you need to … Continued

Many of our customers want to set up a regular investment plan to grow their savings. Here’s Moneycube’s guide to understanding the options, figuring out what’s right for you, and putting your plans into action. Beyond the bank There are lots of ways to invest your money in Ireland if you’re looking beyond cash savings … Continued

2017 was a great year for investors.  What does 2018 hold? By any standard, people who invested their money in 2017 did well.  After markets closed last Friday, the FTSE All-World index of global shares was up a whopping 22 per cent.  That was its biggest gain since the crash, and fourth-best year in the … Continued

2017 has been a great year for Irish investors.  Many well-regarded investment funds available through Moneycube are showing double-digit growth on a year ago.  But is market timing becoming an issue? Warning sounds continued through the year that markets look high (just like they did in 2016…) Time to stop and take a breath? Some … Continued

Investment costs are one of the few things you can control in the world of finance.  Future performance may vary.  Costs are certain. For the Irish investor, it’s often impossible to get a picture of the true costs of accessing an investment. Moneycube’s out to change that. Click here to read our article in the December … Continued

Low interest rates mean many Irish people can accelerate repayments and pay off their mortgage early. But is this the best use of your cash?  Or could you make more money by investing? Moneycube examines the options. Nice one Firstly – well done.  If you’re in a position to consider overpaying your house loan, you’re … Continued