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Finance
Money Mentor: can I just file an income tax return as a director?
Contributor
Examining the tax responsibilities of company directors this week.
13 November 2024 Dairy Day
USA: Still the land of opportunity?
Aidan Brennan reports from Michigan in the United States where he meets first generation farmers Paul and Brittany Windemuller.
23 October 2024 News
Bank willing to meet farmers face-to-face
Farmers were critical of the online lending application system, but Susan Maher of Bank of Ireland said meetings are available, but by appointment only
Rapid drop in inflation means another interest rate cut is likely
The pace of price rises across the euro-area has slowed considerably in recent months.
16 October 2024 News
Total farm debt remains stable in NI
The figures cover bank loans and overdrafts only, so the likes of asset finance and merchant credit is not included.
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
European Central Bank lowers borrowing costs again
Farm investment decisions are more constrained by uncertainty than interest rates.
12 September 2024 News
Farmers told to engage with banks on cashflow issues
Having early discussions when cashflow issues appear is the best approach farmers can take to resolving their issue, banks have said.
11 September 2024 News
Editorial: green rates and farm cashflow crunch
Farmers clearly need to shop around. There are various banking products suitable for different investments.
11 September 2024 Viewpoints
Lenders tell farmers with poor credit scores they can still borrow
A farmer's openness on the reasons for missed payments is needed for lenders to look past poor credit ratings, lenders have said.
10 September 2024 News
Regular saving always pays
For farmers, the uneven nature of income can make saving more challenging, writes Lorcan Roche Kelly.
4 September 2024 Pensions & Savings
Small market for self-build mortgages in NI
With the small number of lenders for self-build mortgages being easily put off, the key advice is to start making enquiries as early as possible.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers hit out at ‘impossible’ slow loan process
A main cause of concern amongst the farmers at the meeting was the long and often fruitless process of looking for a loan.
4 September 2024 News