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
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
At the start of the year, we suggested that AI excitement would spread to new markets, that interest rates could rise, and that alternative assets would offer portfolio resilience in a volatile environment. Well, that all proved correct – and
Post-pandemic, Diageo looked like the perfect consumer goods company. The Guinness owner, whose stable of brands also includes Baileys, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, benefited from a powerful combination of premiumisation, strong global brands and resilient consumer demand. At its peak
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates by 0.25%, increasing its key deposit rate to 2.25%. The move was widely expected by financial markets, but it still represents a turning point after nearly three years of steady or
Investor interest in money market funds has become huge in recent years, with the value of the Euro money market reaching €2.1 trillion in March, up 42% in just three years. And with interest rates on the move again, the
Three of the most talked-about companies on the planet – SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic – are preparing to list on public stock markets (known as an initial public offering, or) within the space of a few months. For the first
The last decade has largely belonged to US equities, particularly the technology giants that have come to dominate global markets. Buy a global equity fund and a large chunk of your money ends up in the United States, particularly the
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