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Two banks are departing the Irish market in 2022. That means somewhere around 10 million direct debits will need to be changed! If you bank with KBC or Ulster Bank, it’s well worth acting now before the rush to update
One of the most popular fund ranges, from one of the most popular investment managers, just got easier to access in Ireland. Vanguard LifeStrategy became readily available to Ireland-based investors in late 2021. Vanguard’s LifeStrategy funds have in fact been
My pension is invested in three funds with one of the big pension companies in Ireland. Its performance seems very poor. I know that investments can go down as well as up – but can I do better? And when
There have been some dramatic changes in financial markets – and the world in general – over the last six months. As we approach the half-year market, it’s time to look at what has happened, how things are likely to
The small benefit exemption is a concession which lets employers in Ireland give staff a voucher – but not cash – free of tax. In Budget 2023, the value of the small benefit exemption was doubled from €500 to €1,000
I’m investing a lump sum over the next few months, and want to keep things fairly simple. At the same time, I’m aware there’s a need to avoid putting all my eggs in one basket, and to spread my risk
Pensions in Ireland can get complicated, but truth be told, many of us have the same questions. Moneycube is here to help with our Pensions FAQ! From why you should start one, to cashing it in, and everything in between,
Traditionally seen as a safer bet, bonds have been a loss-maker for Irish investors so far in 2022. Stock markets might grab the headlines. But the bond market is bigger, and has been experiencing tough times of its own. One
A person who’s approaching retirement today, could spend as much time in retirement as they did while working. Planning for how you’ll fund it is vital. We’ve been speaking with comparison site Bonkers.ie on what it means for people in
The metaverse entered the real world in a big way in late 2021. Facebook rebranded itself as Meta Platforms, and announced it was investing $10 billion a year there, effectively staking the future of its business on the metaverse. So
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the wider world has shown notable unity and decisiveness in placing sanctions and asset freezes upon oligarchs close to the Russian regime, Russian companies, and restricting global payments systems. There’s been an
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is above all a humanitarian tragedy, with several chapters yet to unfold. The reactions of the financial markets today – and over recent weeks – have reflected the fast-moving nature of the crisis. What are the
