Comparison

How ETFs really compare to stocks

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This post will compare a 20-year investment into stocks and ETFs in Ireland. I will show how ETFs really compare to stocks. On a high level, even though you pay more tax with an ETF, your real rate of return isn’t much lower than stocks as stocks have higher purchase costs. This results in a … Read more

Are pensions the best investment in Ireland?

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A while ago I compared pensions to self directed investments. This post looks at how pensions stack up to an ETF portfolio over a 40 year withdrawal period. It also shows the impact management fees and performance can have on your pension over time. Ultimately I answer whether pensions are the best investment in Ireland. … Read more

Irish tools to save you money

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Here is a list of Irish based tools I use to save and manage money. I will try to keep this up to date with things I use, as and if they change. Some, but not all, of the below tools include affiliate links where I will get a small commission if you sign up. … Read more