Category: Retirement planning

There’s no doubt that the Irish pensions landscape could benefit from being simpler. So the abolition of Approved Minimum Retirement Funds, or AMRFs from 1 January 2022 is broadly to be welcomed. But what does it mean if you’re approaching retirement, or if you already have an AMRF?  We’ve set out the main considerations for … Continued

Whether you’re in a new job, recovery mode, or looking for new ways to maximise the extra cash you’re saving, we can help you sort your finances in 2022. Take stock of what you’ve got Last year was a great time to be invested.  For Euro-based investors, global markets rose by more than 27%. There … Continued

Each year, we pick a handful of investment funds available to Irish investors and highlight them on our blog.  We’ve charted below how our 2021 selections performed. Interested in our 2023 picks?  Click here to read more. There’s no doubt 2021 was a cracking year to have your money in investment funds, with equity markets … Continued

Predictions are hard – especially about the future, goes the old adage.  But many of the factors that drove a 27% return in developed markets for the first 11 months of 2021 are still with us going into 2022. So what should investors look out for in the markets in 2022?  Here are five trends … Continued

For most of us, combining old pensions into the one that’s on offer with a new job is a missed opportunity. Read why

As the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, kicks off in Glasgow, we’re sharing a conversation with Sarah Norris, fund manager of the Abrdn Global Equity Impact fund, on investing with impact.  Watch or read the transcript below to learn more on putting your money into funds with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) … Continued

KBC’s leaving Ireland. The Belgian bank that once seemed set to challenge the dominance of AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB is packing its bags.  If you have PRSA pension with KBC Bank, should you stick with it or move? We outline your options. The KBC PRSA seemed a great alternative When it comes … Continued

Pensions Awareness Week Ireland (PAW) is back and bigger than ever!  Join Moneycube and over twenty other contributors  from 20 – 24 September to create a roadmap for your financial future. PAW21 will offer: 1. Free financial information and 30 online events covering the A to Z of pensions 2. Free 1-2-1 consultations on your pension 3. We’ll also be speaking … Continued

I am 63 and, because I am hoping to retire in the next two years, a lot of my pension is held in a cash fund. However, the value is steadily decreasing due to charges and inflation. What options do I have to avoid this? – Anon, Co Kildare The low-interest rate environment of the … Continued