Are you are a 1970s child and want to know when you can retire? In order to receive the State pension in Ireland, you’ll be waiting until at least 2038. But by making some changes now and taking charge of your pension plan, you might not have to wait that long to stop working. In … Continued
Is your money in Standard Life’s GARS fund? If the answer is yes, it’s time to review your investment strategy – and the advice you’re getting. The Global Absolute Return Strategies fund has been a favourite for Irish financial advisers and brokers in recent years. We’re wondering why. Got money stuck in GARS and wondering … Continued
Jan 2025 update: Our more recent post highlights the best investment opportunities for your money in 2025. Welcome to Moneycube’s annual roundup of the best investments available in Ireland. We’ve chosen five funds we think have strong potential, in 2019 and beyond. Whether you’re a new investor, looking to invest a large lump sum, or seeking … Continued
Clearly the performance record of growth of a fund is of great interest. But what counts as good investment fund performance? In fact a fund’s track record over one, two or three months is of little interest to the medium-term investor. Here, Moneycube explores what really matters when looking for a strong-performing investment fund in … Continued
Thanks to the web, investing your money in Ireland is easier than ever. It’s also more affordable than ever, with Moneycube offering access to regular investments from just €250 per month, and lump sums from €2,500. But the basics still apply when figuring out if you can afford to invest. Read on to learn more … Continued
An index fund is a type of fund designed to track the performance of a particular market as closely as possible. The aim is to replicate the performance of that market, while keeping costs as low as possible, by setting the fund on ‘autopilot’, and reducing the need for expensive fund managers. Index funds in Ireland … Continued
If investing is about putting your money into high-quality opportunities at fair prices, now could be a great time for Irish people to consider UK-focused funds. We explain why, and suggest a couple of options that could do the trick for Irish-based savers. Before we start – remember this isn’t an investment recommendation. If you’d … Continued
Last week was a bumpy ride for investors as markets dipped 2 or 3 per cent on Wednesday and Thursday, before flattening a little on Friday. What’s going on? And what’s to be done? The immediate cause here is rising US interest rates, which went up at the end of September, mainly in response to … Continued
Ten years ago, the Irish saver could put their money in bank accounts paying close to 5%. The cautious investor could afford to take no risk with their money. That seems a world away now. Bank savers in Ireland have faced a decade-long slide to zero returns. Interest rates have never recovered, and show no … Continued
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