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Ask Miriam: 'my daughter is freezing me out'

A concerned mother, who fears her daughter is suffering delayed grief from the death of her father, seeks Miriam's advice on how to rebuild their relationship.

2 October 2024 Ask Miriam

Margaret Leahy: 'bra-vo to all the outspoken ladies'

We've all sat at meetings afraid to ask a question, but it's important to speak up, writes Margaret Leahy.

2 October 2024 l2
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Money Mentor: pros and cons of a fixed farm loan

There are a few factors you need to take into consideration when fixing a farm loan.

2 October 2024 Money Mentor

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.

2 October 2024 News

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.

25 September 2024 Money Mentor

‘We’d like our dad to be more sociable’

This week, a reader seeks Miriam's advice as to how to encourage her father to be more sociable now that he lives alone following his wife moving in to a nursing home.

25 September 2024 Ask Miriam
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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

Ask Miriam: ‘how do I say no to her babysitter offer’?

This week, Miriam offers advice to a new Mammy who is uneasy with the offer of free childminding from her sister-in-law due to differences in parenting styles.

18 September 2024 Ask Miriam
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A ‘notable increase’ in rural youths needing mental health supports

With the decline in mental health seen amongst young people living in rural Ireland, it is important to know where to turn to if you need support, writes Sarah McIntosh.

18 September 2024 Features