Pensions are built for the long haul, to provide a decent income when you stop working. So accessing your pension early needs to be approached with care. In recent years, there is international evidence that more people are considering dipping
I’ve owned shares in Diageo for many years. I inherited them from my father who used to work in Guinness. But with the stock down by more than a fifth this year, and the chief executive leaving, is it past
Investing your money in the first half of 2025 was a lesson in the basics. If you chose to spread your money among different geographies, asset classes and industries, and stuck to your plan, you’ll have done all right. If
Tensions in the middle east are high despite the announcement of a ceasefire this morning. With them, the price of oil has moved significantly in June. For investors, that raises a vital question: what next for oil prices, and how
In Ireland, we’re no strangers to economic ups and downs. From the property boom — and bust — and the recent inflation surge, we’ve seen how financial plans can go off track. Even the best-laid financial plans can hit a
Warren Buffett, often regarded as the greatest investor ever, announced his retirement earlier this month. His strategies at Berkshire Hathaway, the company he took control of in 1965, have consistently outperformed the market. According the company’s 2024 annual report [pdf],
For years, investing in commodities was low on the list for most investors, overshadowed by equities and bonds. But recently they have attracted renewed attention from investors looking for diversification, inflation protection and alternatives to traditional assets. So what exactly
Inheriting financial advice from previous generations is almost unavoidable. Phrases like “cash is king”, “safe as houses” and “pay off your mortgage first” have shaped how many people in Ireland think about money for decades. Yet the financial world those
If you are one of the 800,000 people in Ireland who do not have a workplace pension, your paycheck may be a bit lighter in January. This month, Ireland’s Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme (a.k.a. MyFutureFund) launched, aiming to address the shortcomings
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 a choppy 2025. Halfway through the decade, investors have had a
There’s a buzz about investing in space companies in 2026. In particular, the prospect of SpaceX becoming the largest company ever to float on the stock market is prompting investor interest. So should you invest in the final frontier? Once
Are you are a 1970s child and want to know when you can retire? In order to receive the State pension in Ireland, you’ll be waiting until at least 2036. But by making some changes now and taking charge of
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