Technology is changing how we use financial services. It’s driving down costs, creating new ways to save your money and giving more control over your money.
Fintech’s exciting – but how can this digital disruption benefit you as an investor or pension save?
Our fintech and digital wealth blog discusses the changes that technology is bringing to Ireland.
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Is there space in your monthly budget for a regular investment? There are a lot of benefits to the drip-feed approach. It’s not long since you needed a large chunk of cash to start investing. That’s changed now, and Moneycube can arrange investments of as little as €250 per month. Each month, your money will … Continued
If you’ve picked up the business news this week you’ll likely have heard about Reddit users taking on hedge funds through the group Wallstreetbets. So what’s going on, where will it lead, and what does it mean for investors based in Ireland? GameStop is a US-based seller of video games (they have about 30 shops … Continued
Some funds just capture the imagination. QQQ’s one of them. Formed in 2002, this technology-focused fund has grown by over 1,000% (yes, one thousand per cent) since that time. And the good news is that there are several ways to access it depending on the size and shape of your investment. What is QQQ? Known … Continued
It’s been said many times that data is the new oil. Putting your money into big oil delivered massive returns in the 20th century. Could investing in big data do the same in the 21st? There’s no doubt that there is a huge and growing demand for data management, processing and storage for the world’s financial, … Continued
Vanguard index funds and ethical investing are two of the biggest investing trends in Ireland today. So what happens if you put both of them together? Here’s our review of Vanguard’s SRI (socially responsible investment) or ethical fund offering for Irish investors. Read on to find how you can construct an ethical portfolio for your … Continued
Tax is complicated and expensive, so Moneycube loves simple ways to save on it. Here’s one of our favourites – the small gift exemption. This tax break lets anyone give another person up to €3,000 per year without triggering a tax charge for the giver or the receiver. We find it a great way to … Continued
Is there space in your monthly budget for a regular investment? There are a lot of benefits to the drip-feed approach. It’s not long since you needed a large chunk of cash to start investing. That’s changed now, and Moneycube can arrange investments from €250 per month. We’ve described some of the benefits of investing … Continued
Your 40s are typically some of your peak earning years. So how do you make the most of them? Here’s our top 5 money mistakes to avoid in your 40s. All your wealth in property Many people in their forties have paid down the mortgage on their house and seen their salary go up, and … Continued
