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The countdown continues. Today US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen set a date of 5 June as the final date to raise the US debt ceiling. Failure to raise the limit by then will mean the US government would begin to default on its obligations. What is the US debt ceiling? The debt ceiling is the … Continued
Forget bitcoin and the metaverse… even tech firms more generally have had a tough time of it over the last 18 months. But 2023 is surely the year where AI, artificial intelligence, has got real attention. So should you be investing in artificial intelligence, and if so, how? ChatGPT is just a start What seems … Continued
Inflation in the Eurozone seems to be going in the right direction, falling to 6.9% in March 2023, down from 8.5% the previous month. What does this mean for interest rates, and your savings and investments? Inflation is still too high Firstly, inflation is still higher than where consumers, businesses or policymakers want it to … Continued
Investor interest in money market funds has exploded in 2023. In mid-March, just after the Silicon Valley Bank debacle, over $100 billion was moved into money market funds in a single week. So what’s a money market fund, why would you want to invest in one? What are the advantages… and the risks? And how … Continued
I have a portfolio of shares (€35k). It is balanced through different sectors. I like receiving dividends, especially from my BP shares, which I bought after the Deepwater Horizon tragedy. I have a cash lump sum (€40k) sitting on a low/no interest PTSB bank account, for the last five years. Every year I say I’ll … Continued
For most people in Ireland, memories of bank collapses are still raw. So it’s no surprise the Irish government and others are paying special attention to news of the collapse of US-headquartered technology lender, Silicon Valley Bank. Here’s our briefing on what happened, and five likely implications for investors. Before we start: it’s less than a week since … Continued
Are you financially fit? Here’s Moneycube’s one-minute financial health check to help you take the pulse of your finances. Is your money working for you? Spring 2023 has seen a marked rise in volatility in the markets. There are winners and losers. Do your investments fit with your true appetite for risk and reward? If … Continued
My husband and I bought a flat in Dublin in 2007. When we had a family, we outgrew the flat and rented it out. We’ve been accidental landlords ever since. In recent years, the value of the property has finally overtaken what we owe on the mortgage and with the burden of maintenance costs, taxes … Continued
Welcome to Moneycube’s annual roundup of the best investments available in Ireland. We’ve chosen five funds we think have strong potential for the year ahead in the wake of nasty 2022, and a promising start to 2023. If you’re looking to invest money in Ireland, read on. 2022 was a financial rollercoaster. From sliding bond … Continued
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