I have a portfolio of shares (€35k). It is balanced through different sectors. I like receiving dividends, especially from my BP shares, which I bought after the Deepwater Horizon tragedy. I have a cash lump sum (€40k) sitting on a low/no interest PTSB bank account, for the last five years. Every year I say I’ll … Continued
For most people in Ireland, memories of bank collapses are still raw. So it’s no surprise the Irish government and others are paying special attention to news of the collapse of US-headquartered technology lender, Silicon Valley Bank. Here’s our briefing on what happened, and five likely implications for investors. Before we start: it’s less than a week since … Continued
If you live in Ireland but worked in the UK during your career, there’s a good chance you’re entitled to the UK state pension as well as your Irish one. As the rules will change soon, you must act fast to make sure you’re getting your maximum UK entitlement. *** Update June 2023: The UK … Continued
Are you financially fit? Here’s Moneycube’s one-minute financial health check to help you take the pulse of your finances. Is your money working for you? Spring 2023 has seen a marked rise in volatility in the markets. There are winners and losers. Do your investments fit with your true appetite for risk and reward? If … Continued
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 2025 update: Our more recent post highlights the best investment opportunities for your money in 2025. 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
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