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Finances in 2022

5 ideas to make the most of your finances in 2022

Whether you’re in a new job, recovery mode, or looking for new ways to maximise the extra cash you’re saving, we can help you sort your finances in 2022. Take stock of what you’ve got Last year was a great

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What does IORP II mean for company pensions in Ireland?

The effects of new European Union legislation IORP II (Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision) last year are beginning to be felt in Ireland. Up to now, the focus has been on self-administered pensions, or SSAPs. But what does IORP II

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How did we do in 2021?

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 2021 selections performed. Interested in our 2023 picks? Click here to read more. There’s no doubt

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What will drive markets in 2022?

Predictions are hard – especially about the future, goes the old adage. But many of the factors that drove a 27% return in developed markets for the first 11 months of 2021 are still with us going into 2022. So

Should I sell my investment property

Question of the month: Should I sell my investment property and invest the proceeds?

We are a married couple and ‘accidental landlords’ of a four-bed semi in a provincial town. We lived in the house with our family for the eight years before moving out, but are considering selling next year as we don’t

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Investing in Irish property funds in 2021 and beyond – what you need to know

Irish commercial property funds have had a rollercoaster two years, from >9% price falls pre-Covid, to restrictions on withdrawals, and asset disposals. Read our three lessons if you're considering investing.
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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

Investing in space

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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