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Investing in Vanguard LifeStrategy funds in Ireland

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

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Question of the month: should I change my pension investment strategy?

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

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Why it’s never too late to start a pension… and what you should do today

It’s never too late to start a pension. And with generous tax relief, longer lifespans and lots of investment options, it’s almost always worth doing. Moneycube explains why, and what you should do to start a pension today. Good reasons

Midyear market review 2022

Moneycube’s midyear market review 2022

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

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What’s the “small benefit exemption”?

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

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Question of the month: How many investment funds should I hold?

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

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Savings and investment account: will it happen, and what should you do meantime?

The Irish Government’s mooted saving incentive scheme has already generated a fair amount of chatter. What are we actually looking at here, and how seriously should you take it? What is the Savings and Investment Account? The proposed Savings and

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Investment options for a former ward of court: what’s changing and what should families consider?

Ireland’s ward of court system is undergoing significant change, with important implications for how assets are managed and invested. For families and those responsible for financial decision-making, the shift raises both practical and strategic questions. Here’s Moneycube’s guide on what

Investing in commodities

Investing in commodities

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

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Does traditional financial wisdom make sense today?

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

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MyFutureFund: one month in

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

Best place to invest money in Ireland in 2026

Best place to invest money in Ireland in 2026

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

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