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  • Lifting the lid on investment costs

    Investment costs are one of the few things you can control in the world of finance. Future performance may vary. Costs are certain. For the Irish investor, it’s often impossible to get a picture of the true costs of accessing

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  • Should I pay off my mortgage early, or invest?

    Low interest rates mean many Irish people can accelerate repayments and pay off their mortgage early. But is this the best use of your cash? Or could you make more money by investing? Moneycube examines the options. Nice one Firstly

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  • Saving and investing for grandchildren

    Investing for grandchildren is a long term game. Moneycube outlines the options available in Ireland, and explains our preferred approach. How much? Let’s cut to the chase. Your approach to saving for your grandchild’s future depends heavily on how much

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  • What is investing?

    Dictionary corner: What is investing? It is committing money now in the expectation of future profit. Sounds great Moneycube, but what does it really mean, and is it for me? If you’ve landed here, you’re probably tired of watching your

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  • Should I invest in ETFs?

    Exchange traded funds, or ETFs, are the investing vogue of recent years. Global assets held by ETFs are now worth a cool $4.2 trillion. Moneycube explains what they’re good for, and why investment funds remain a better bet for most

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  • 5 tips for the beginner investor in Ireland

    Keen to make the most of your money? Considering investing your money for the first time? Read Moneycube’s 5 practical tips for the beginner investor before you take the plunge. 1. Start small… and make it a habit Investing is

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  • DIY investing: the true costs

    Moneycube believes we should all take control of our money. But that doesn’t mean you should do everything yourself. Putting your investment plans together isn’t as easy as assembling a flat-pack (and even that gets complicated). Here are some reasons

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  • Capital protected investments: just say no

    Lots of investors in Ireland are advised by Irish brokers to put their money into capital protected investments. At Moneycube, we believe these investments aren’t right for most people. Capital protected investments (also sold as kick-out bonds, tracker-bonds and guaranteed

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  • Best commercial property investment funds

    Update 29 Jan 2020: Irish property funds under pressure as investors rush for the exit. Read Moneycube’s view There’s no getting away from Irish people’s love of property investment. Now buying a house to live in might be increasingly difficult.

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