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Money Mentor: pros and cons of a fixed farm loan
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There are a few factors you need to take into consideration when fixing a farm loan.
Money Mentor: pros and cons of a fixed farm loan
Legal: joint herd number or registered farm partnership?
2 October 2024 News
Legal: joint herd number or registered farm partnership?
Here are the pros and cons of entering a joint herd number or registered farm partnership, writes Ashling Meehan.
Money Mentor: should I keep my mortgage protection policy?
25 September 2024 Money Mentor
Money Mentor: should I keep my mortgage protection policy?
What to do about your protection policy if you have paid off your mortgage ahead of schedule.
Money Mentor: we need to talk about pensions
In this week's Money Mentor, Martin Glennon dives into the the importance of understanding your pension fund.
18 September 2024 Money Mentor
Legal: if there is a liability – who has to pay the family debt?
When someone dies and leaves a debt, what can the will tell us about who has to pay? Aisling Meegan answers your queries.
18 September 2024 l2
Consumer: protect your finances in case of serious illness
Learn to protect your finances and build a safety net when faced with unexpected health challenges, writes Carol Brick
11 September 2024 Consumer
Money Mentor: joining a herd number – what you need to know
For this week's Money Mentor, Marty Murphy, delves into the importance of understanding the implications and importance of timing in joining a herd number.
11 September 2024 Money Mentor
Legal aspects of planting land
When making a decision to plant land, land owners need to be aware of legal obligations including the permanent change of use of land and the obligation to replant, writes Aisling Meehan.
4 September 2024 Consumer
The tax implications of forestry
Offering further advice on this week's legal query, this week’s Money Mentor explores the tax implications of transitioning your land into forestry.
4 September 2024 Money Mentor
Consumer: unleashing your financial freedom
From setting up a bank account to availing of grants, it’s time to prepare financially for starting college, writes Sarah McIntosh.
28 August 2024 Consumer
Money Mentor: understanding the mechanics of loan pricing
In this week’s Money Mentor, head of banking with Ifac, Noreen Lacey, breaks down the ways banks determine their loan pricing to help you get the best deal.
28 August 2024 Money Mentor
Evaluating the tax advantages of incorporating your farm business
In this week's Money Mentor, Marty Murphy, head of tax at ifac, shares how incorporation can be a smart option for your farm business and save you money.
21 August 2024 Money Mentor