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Sorting your investments when you move to Ireland from the UK

Around 19,000 people move to Ireland from the UK to live each year. If you’re one of them, here’s our guide to the big questions when it comes to sorting the investments and pensions you’ve already built up abroad. Can I hang on to my existing ISA, investments and pensions? In general, you can hold on … Continued

Cash, shares and property: which has performed best?

Property and bank deposits are favourite investment classes for Irish people, but how do these investments compare with company shares? Moneycube has investigated the returns of each asset class since 2005. As the chart shows, investing in global stock markets at the start of 2005 would have produced by far the largest return. A notional €100,000 … Continued

Investing for income: five ways to make your investments pay a salary

If you’re looking to draw a regular income from your savings, it’s hard to ignore the need to invest it. With bank interest rates so low in Ireland, you’d need something north of €25 million on deposit to draw a €50,000 net income from the interest! That’s why many people have looked at investing some … Continued

Rabodirect’s closing – what are my alternatives?

So, after 13 years in Ireland, Rabodirect announced on 21 February that they are shutting the doors.  Moneycube outlines some alternatives for the hungry saver. What’s happened? Netherlands-based Rabobank will close down its Irish operation, Rabodirect, on 16 May 2018.  That gives its customers a bare 6 weeks to sort out an alternative home for … Continued

What inflation did to your savings in February

At Moneycube we believe more people should think about investing their savings. One big reason for that is that it is almost impossible now to make any money by leaving it on deposit in the bank.  Deposit rates in Ireland continue at near-zero levels. Inflation’s off again But inflation has been climbing again, as data … Continued

Safe guys finish last: when investing is better than saving

Wondering if you should save or invest your money?  For many people the answer is to do a bit of both. How much depends on what the money’s for, and your financial situation. Here are five occasions when investing’s probably the best approach. Before we start though, remember everyone’s situation is different – Moneycube will … Continued

Why does investing seem so complicated?

Most people’s investment and pension aims are pretty simple.  To build up a nest egg for a house, a car, an education.  And to retire with a pension that lets you maintain your lifestyle, and maybe travel or do more of what you like to do. Why should that be so complicated? Investing can be … Continued

Investments – 7 investment experts share their wisdom

In the company of some great Irish financial commentators, Moneycube’s been blogging again on Enough.ie on alternatives to invest your savings in Ireland. Click through to read more from the investment experts about the perfect investment, alternatives to leaving your cash in the bank, investing in gold and more. When you’re done, come back to … Continued

How much do I need to start investing?

It’s almost never too early to start investing.  Moneycube takes a look at how much you need to start. What’s the minimum? As technology drives down the cost of accessing investments, it’s now possible to invest your money from €250 per month using Moneycube’s online service.  You can also give your savings plan a head … Continued

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