How to choose a financial adviser
Choosing the right financial adviser can save you a lot of time, money and hassle. Here’s Moneycube’s 5 point guide to getting the help you need, the way you want it. 1. Who needs advice? Before you jump in, think
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Cash, shares and property: which has performed best?
Property and bank deposits are favourite investment classes for Irish people, but how do these investments compare with company shares? Moneycube has investigated the returns of each asset class since 2005. As the chart shows, investing in global stock markets
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Investing for income: five ways to make your investments pay a salary
If you’re looking to draw a regular income from your savings, it’s hard to ignore the need to invest it. With bank interest rates so low in Ireland, you’d need something north of €25 million on deposit to draw a
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Rabodirect’s closing – what are my alternatives?
So, after 13 years in Ireland, Rabodirect announced on 21 February that they are shutting the doors. Moneycube outlines some alternatives for the hungry saver. What’s happened? Netherlands-based Rabobank will close down its Irish operation, Rabodirect, on 16 May 2018.
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What inflation did to your savings in February
At Moneycube we believe more people should think about investing their savings. One big reason for that is that it is almost impossible now to make any money by leaving it on deposit in the bank. Deposit rates in Ireland
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Safe guys finish last: when investing is better than saving
Wondering if you should save or invest your money? For many people the answer is to do a bit of both. How much depends on what the money’s for, and your financial situation. Here are five occasions when investing’s probably
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Am I saving enough into my pension?
We’re always being told we should save more into our pensions, but how much is enough? Here are three questions to ask yourself and help decide. 1. How much money will you need in retirement? Life is supposed to get
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Why does investing seem so complicated?
Most people’s investment and pension aims are pretty simple. To build up a nest egg for a house, a car, an education. And to retire with a pension that lets you maintain your lifestyle, and maybe travel or do more
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Investments – 7 investment experts share their wisdom
In the company of some great Irish financial commentators, Moneycube’s been blogging again on Enough.ie on alternatives to invest your savings in Ireland. Click through to read more from the investment experts about the perfect investment, alternatives to leaving your
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How much do I need to start investing?
It’s almost never too early to start investing. Moneycube takes a look at how much you need to start. What’s the minimum? As technology drives down the cost of accessing investments, it’s now possible to invest your money from €250
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How to invest your tax-free lump sum at retirement
Great news – you’re retiring and can take a tax-free lump sum. But what should you do with the money? Moneycube identifies the three approaches to investing your lump sum. What’s the deal? The ability for holders of PRSAs and
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What smart investors do when the market falls
So, the inevitable has happened, and stock markets have taken a tumble over the last few days. Markets ended last week down around 5%. It’s mainly due to the expectation that US and UK interest rates will climb, as their
