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Money Mentor: we need to talk about pensions
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In this week's Money Mentor, Martin Glennon dives into the the importance of understanding your pension fund.
18 September 2024 l2
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.
11 September 2024 Consumer
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
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
Legal query: road to be taken in charge by local authority
When the owners and users of a laneway want the county council to take over responsiblity for a road, an uncooperative owner can make the process difficult. Aisling Meehan sets out the legal options.
21 August 2024 Consumer
How to make a claim when a holiday goes wrong
It is essential holiday goers know their rights around compensation and make a claim when something goes wrong to ensure they are covered, writes Sarah McIntosh.
14 August 2024 Consumer
Late start on college savings? Here’s how to catch up quickly
In this week’s money mentor, Martin Glennon, Head of Financial Planning, shares his practical tips on boosting your college savings.
14 August 2024 Money Mentor