Money Mentor

Money Mentor: ‘do I need a financial buffer for the family farm?

Ifac's Philip O'Connor breaks down what a financial buffer is and how to work out how much you need for your farm.

MONEY MENTOR 5 August 2026

Money Mentor: ‘do I need a financial buffer for the family farm?

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Money Mentor: the best ways to invest or save a large inheritance

Money Mentor: the best ways to invest or save a large inheritance

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Money Mentor: ‘I’m 52 and worried it’s too late to start a pension’

Money Mentor: ‘I’m 52 and worried it’s too late to start a pension’

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Money Mentor: how can we transfer the farm and avoid a tax bill?

Money Mentor: how can we transfer the farm and avoid a tax bill?

Money Mentor: how can we transfer the farm and avoid a tax bill?

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Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

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Money Mentor: ‘when should my daughter join the farm business?

Money Mentor: ‘when should my daughter join the farm business?

Thinking about bringing the next generation into the farm business? What you need to know.

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

Farming is unpredictable, but your finances shouldn't be. Knowing your numbers is the first step towards regaining control.

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

Money Mentor: where should cautious savers put their money?

Money Mentor: where should cautious savers put their money?

Looking to make your savings work harder? Here are some of the best low-risk investment options.

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

Money Mentor: leasing land - formalise it or keep it in the family?

Money Mentor: leasing land - formalise it or keep it in the family?

Breaking down the impact of leasing your land to a neighbour.

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

My milk price is holding up – but am I actually making money?

My milk price is holding up – but am I actually making money?

Unsure if you're actually making money or just keeping busy? How to get clarity on your farm finances

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Careful planning and available reliefs may significantly reduce the final bill when closing a farm company.

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

Money Mentor: why paper VAT records won’t work much longer

Money Mentor: why paper VAT records won’t work much longer

Ireland’s VAT system is moving towards digital reportingand electronic invoicing over the next few years.

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

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