RNZ Radio – Mary Holm

RNZ Radio 9 October 2025

mary — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 02:15:33 +0000

Celebrating 10 years of RNZ segment. Contestants had to write what they learnt from it, in 60 words or less. Themes include: Save regular small amount by direct credit Make a will Repay debt Spend on fun in retirement Ladder term deposits Leave KiwiSaver alone in downturns KiwiSaver works well for self-employed Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary.

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RNZ Radio 25 September 2025

mary — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:15:24 +0000

Why it's best to choose low-fee funds over high-performing funds - But first: 10th anniversary of this segment coming up. Here's how to win a book! - Research shows 2024 was a great year for NZ-based world share funds... - ... and NZ share funds did well too - But was your fund's performance all that strong? Most funds did worse than the share index. - Especially true with long-term returns - Adjustments for survivorship bias — many funds closed down - Conclusion: Outperformance doesn't last. Choose low-fee funds.

RNZ Radio 11 September 2025

mary — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:15:01 +0000

Now it’s a “buyers’ market’ — but don’t try to time markets Get a LIM — important info See property at different times Check the neighbourhood Online valuations Building inspection Negotiating — including auctions Very important: be prepared to walk away. There are always other good houses! Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary.

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RNZ Radio 28 August 2025

mary — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:15:00 +0000

Changing attitudes to renting for life Are you financially worse off renting? Worry about being kicked out Other negatives of renting Positives of renting Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary. You can listen to these sessions as podcasts. Subscribe free to Mary’s RNZ podcast here. No paywalls or ads — just generous people like you.

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RNZ Radio 14 August 2025

mary — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:15:12 +0000

Lack of fund is source of stress Priorities with your money How much? Where to save — including idea for those with mortgages How to build a fund A “charity fund”? If you use the money… Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary. You can listen to these sessions as podcasts. Subscribe free to Mary’s RNZ podcast here. No paywalls or ads — just...

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RNZ Radio 31 July 2025

mary — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:15:26 +0000

Survey: we don’t insure what matters most Why that might be? Does self insurance work? Is insurance a good deal? Ways to cut insurance costs Self-employed should stick with KiwiSaver Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary. You can listen to these sessions as podcasts. Subscribe free to Mary’s RNZ podcast here. No paywalls or ads — just generous...

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RNZ Radio 17 July 2025

mary — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:15:10 +0000

What statement tells you Where to get more info on your situation in retirement How tax on KiwiSaver works Make sure you have a will Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary. You can listen to these sessions as podcasts. Subscribe free to Mary’s RNZ podcast here. No paywalls or ads — just generous people like you. All Kiwis deserve accurate...

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RNZ Radio 3 July 2025

mary — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:10:29 +0000

KiwiSaver at the start Bad changes — National-led governments Good changes — Labour-led governments 2025 Budget changes — winners and losers Easy way to do hard quiz question Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary. You can listen to these sessions as podcasts. Subscribe free to Mary’s RNZ podcast here. No paywalls or ads — just generous people like you.

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RNZ Radio 19 June 2025

mary — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:15:22 +0000

Different types of debt — some bad, some good More on credit cards — how not to use them More on buy now pay later debt — how not to use it Mortgage holders should concentrate on other debt Socialising is on the decline while the cost of living rises Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary. You can listen to these sessions as podcasts. Subscribe free to Mary&#

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RNZ Radio 5 June 2025

mary — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:15:34 +0000

7 questions to test your financial knowledge How to do test at your own pace, and get explanations of the answers Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary. You can listen to these sessions as podcasts. Subscribe free to Mary’s RNZ podcast here. No paywalls or ads — just generous people like you. All Kiwis deserve accurate, unbiased financial guidance.

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