My husband and I bought a flat in Dublin in 2007. When we had a family, we outgrew the flat and rented it out. We’ve been accidental landlords ever since. In recent years, the value of the property has finally overtaken what we owe on the mortgage and with the burden of maintenance costs, taxes … Continued
Welcome to Moneycube’s annual roundup of the best investments available in Ireland. Jan 2024 update: Our more recent post highlights the best investment opportunities for your money in 2024. We’ve chosen five funds we think have strong potential for the year ahead in the wake of nasty 2022, and a promising start to 2023. If you’re looking … Continued
It’s been a bad year for my investments. I hold several investment funds and some individual stocks. Overall I’m down more than ten percent. 2023 seems as uncertain as what has gone before. Should I sell my investments, adjust or hold on tight? – Anon 2022 was a year to forget for almost anyone with … Continued
2022 has had an impact on everyone’s finances. So whether you’re in recovery mode, or looking for new ways to maximise the extra cash you’re saving, we can help you get your finances into shape for the New Year. Take stock of what you’ve got Last year saw some major moves in the financial markets. … Continued
Each year, we pick a handful of investment funds available to Irish investors and highlight them on our blog. We’ve charted below how our 2022 selections performed. Interested in our 2023 picks? Click here to read more. There’s no doubt 2022 was a tough year to have your money in investment funds, with equity markets … Continued
2022 has been a year to forget for the vast majority of investors. And while the wider economy might look challenging in 2023, there are rays of light in investment markets, which have already priced in much of the downside. So what should investors look out for in the markets in 2023? Here are five … Continued
I’ve held a small portfolio of shares for many years, mainly in well-known Irish and UK companies such as CRH and Barclays. I like getting the annual report and other information from the companies. But these days the trend is to hold shares electronically. What are the advantages, and should I say goodbye to my … Continued
This year, it’s been impossible to ignore the markets. Driven by inflation, war supply chain shortages, there have been significant declines in most markets, followed by a partial recovery over the summer, which itself is unwound in September and October. Many of us have seen significant declines in the value of our pension pots. Whether it’s … Continued
Your 40s are typically some of your peak earning years. So how do you make the most of them? Here’s our top 5 money mistakes to avoid in your 40s. All your wealth in property Many people in their forties have paid down the mortgage on their house and seen their salary go up, and … Continued
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