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3 reasons the stock market is not the economy

There’s a clear chance the world is heading into recession, as higher interest rates put pressure on mortgage holders and debt-laden companies. That’s bad news for the economy. But the stock market is not the economy. No-one wants a recession.

Midyear market review 2023

Moneycube’s midyear market review 2023

The last six months have had their fair share of drama. There have been bank failures and price falls – but also asset price recoveries in some sectors, an improving inflation trend, and continued economic resilience in most of the

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Auto-enrolment in Ireland: how will it affect you?

Auto-enrolment in Ireland: if you’re serious about your pension, Ireland’s auto-enrolment solution won’t get you there Moneycube’s calculations indicate a regular person can hope for a retirement income of just under €12,000 per year using Ireland’s promised auto-enrolment programme.  

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US debt ceiling negotiations: should you react?

The countdown continues. Today US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen set a date of 5 June as the final date to raise the US debt ceiling. Failure to raise the limit by then will mean the US government would begin to

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How much can I afford to put in my pension?

If you’re asking ‘How much can I afford to put in my pension?’ when there’s a cost of living crisis, challenging market conditions, and rising housing costs, you’re not alone. Fact is, there is too much guilt around pensions. We’re

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Investing in artificial intelligence

Forget bitcoin and the metaverse… even tech firms more generally have had a tough time of it over the last 18 months. But 2023 is surely the year where AI, artificial intelligence, has got real attention. So should you be

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Investing in commodities

Investing in commodities

For years, investing in commodities was low on the list for most investors, overshadowed by equities and bonds. But recently they have attracted renewed attention from investors looking for diversification, inflation protection and alternatives to traditional assets. So what exactly

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Does traditional financial wisdom make sense today?

Inheriting financial advice from previous generations is almost unavoidable. Phrases like “cash is king”, “safe as houses” and “pay off your mortgage first” have shaped how many people in Ireland think about money for decades. Yet the financial world those

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MyFutureFund: one month in

If you are one of the 800,000 people in Ireland who do not have a workplace pension, your paycheck may be a bit lighter in January. This month, Ireland’s Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme (a.k.a. MyFutureFund) launched, aiming to address the shortcomings

Best place to invest money in Ireland in 2026

Best place to invest money in Ireland in 2026

Welcome to Moneycube’s annual roundup of the best investments available in Ireland. We’ve chosen five funds we think have strong potential for the year ahead in the wake of a choppy 2025. Halfway through the decade, investors have had a

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Investing in space

There’s a buzz about investing in space companies in 2026. In particular, the prospect of SpaceX becoming the largest company ever to float on the stock market is prompting investor interest. So should you invest in the final frontier? Once

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When can I retire if I was born in 1970?

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 2036. But by making some changes now and taking charge of

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