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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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  • Saving and investing: is there a difference?

    Some people use the words saving and investing interchangeably. At Moneycube, we believe the key distinction is how you build the money up. Savings are what you are tucking away regularly. Most people would like some savings for short- and

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  • What inflation did to your savings in August

    And they’re off! After taking a break for the summer sales in June and July, the negative impact of inflation on your bank savings started to look obvious again in August. Prices were up 0.4% by comparison with last year.

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  • 5 myths of investing your money in Ireland

    Investing is easier, more accessible and quicker than you think. What’s holding you back from investing your money? Moneycube examines five common investing myths, and explains the reality, so you can be confident in putting your money to work. Investing

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  • How to invest a lump sum

    Five questions really count if you’re planning to invest a lump sum. 1. How much work you’re prepared to do Some investments need more of your attention than others. The great thing about placing a lump sum in an investment

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  • The best bank in Ireland is not a bank

    Even the best bank in Ireland is charging you way over the odds for basic services. It’s well documented that Irish people and businesses pay more and get less from their banks, compared to other European countries. (Take a look

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  • Financial advisor fees explained

    At Moneycube we strongly believe in bringing transparency to investors. For too long, investing has been made seem mysterious – usually in order to charge excessive fees. Here’s Moneycube’s rundown on advisor fees to consider for when investing. Pay direct,

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  • Five mistakes new investors make

    Investing your money can get complicated. Here’s Moneycube’s roundup of the investing mistakes we spend time talking people out of. No goal It’s always better if you start with your end in mind. What is successful investment for you? If

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