How to make a small sum of money a big one

If you have cash stashed in a nest egg, consider taking it out for a little air and investing it

Imagine you have a ‘small’ sum that’s in the clear from being hoovered up by bills and all the expenses of living. Five, ten, 20 grand - whatever the number that’s small relative to your circumstances.

Received wisdom would have you tuck it away into prize bonds or An Post or the bank. Not only is that the most boring thing you could do, it’s also a dead end.

It’s the road to ...