What is the best way to invest money each month?

Many of our customers want to set up a regular investment plan to grow their savings. Here’s Moneycube’s guide to understanding the options, figuring out what’s right for you, and putting your plans into action. Beyond the bank There are lots of ways to invest your money in Ireland if you’re looking beyond cash savings … Continued

What inflation did to your savings in December 2017

At Moneycube we believe more people should think about investing their savings. One big reason for that is because it is almost impossible to grow your money by leaving it on deposit in the bank.  Deposit rates continue at near-zero levels. And so did inflation in the last month of 2017, according to the Consumer … Continued

Where next for investing in 2018?

2017 was a great year for investors.  What does 2018 hold? By any standard, people who invested their money in 2017 did well.  After markets closed last Friday, the FTSE All-World index of global shares was up a whopping 22 per cent.  That was its biggest gain since the crash, and fourth-best year in the … Continued

Lifting the lid on investment costs

Investment costs are one of the few things you can control in the world of finance.  Future performance may vary.  Costs are certain. For the Irish investor, it’s often impossible to get a picture of the true costs of accessing an investment. Moneycube’s out to change that. Click here to read our article in the December … Continued

What inflation did to your savings in October

At Moneycube we believe more people should think about investing their savings. One big reason is that it is almost impossible now to make any money by leaving it on deposit in the bank.  Deposit rates continue at near-zero levels. So your savings still have catching up to do.  That might make it a good … Continued

Should I pay off my mortgage early, or invest?

Low interest rates mean many Irish people can accelerate repayments and pay off their mortgage early. But is this the best use of your cash?  Or could you make more money by investing? Moneycube examines the options. Nice one Firstly – well done.  If you’re in a position to consider overpaying your house loan, you’re … Continued

Saving and investing for grandchildren

Investing for grandchildren is a long term game.  Moneycube outlines the options available in Ireland, and explains our preferred approach. How much? Let’s cut to the chase.  Your approach to saving for your grandchild’s future depends heavily on how much cash you’re planning to put away, and how quickly. Play it smart, and you can … Continued

What is investing?

Dictionary corner: What is investing?  It is committing money now in the expectation of future profit. Sounds great Moneycube, but what does it really mean, and is it for me? If you’ve landed here, you’re probably tired of watching your bank savings ebb away through charges and price rises.  Maybe you’ve read one of our … Continued