Mary Holm

NZ Herald 13 September 2025

mary — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:32 +0000

Where to put proceeds from downsizing house Consider non-banks for term deposits — but is it easy? 2 Q&As on the best way to do health insurance Fairness and KiwiSaver contributions to over-65s Employers’ role in KiwiSaver … and one former employer’s good approach QI’ve recently downsized my house and have money to invest, which I intend to leave until I retire in 10...

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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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NZ Herald 6 September 2025

mary — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:44 +0000

Deposit compensation up and running What if someone pulls out of the scheme? KiwiSaver total remuneration defended What’s fair for over-65s in KiwiSaver? Total remuneration tempts people, who will later regret it Best way to self insure for health costs Couple has been lucky with health — so far! QI was following with interest the moves to introduce savings guarantees...

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NZ Herald 30 August 2025

mary — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:05 +0000

Biggest KiwiSaver provider ANZ’s policy not good for employees Couple are perfect candidates for reverse mortgage Are health insurance premiums negotiable? Some fans of health insurance QSomething that’s been a bugbear of mine is that ANZ, as the largest KiwiSaver provider and one of the largest employers in the country, does not offer KiwiSaver employer contributions for a large...

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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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NZ Herald 23 August 2025

mary — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:01 +0000

Scam warning Good way to help family members with a mortgage Don’t try to predict share crashes — it doesn’t work 2 Q&As on why you may not need health insurance A Facebook page and an entry in Instagram have recently appeared claiming to be mine, and suggesting people join me in some investments. I have nothing to do with this, and I’m trying to get it taken down.

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NZ Herald 16 August 2025

mary — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:20 +0000

A way to build family wealth When a couple of percentage points matters Don’t drop health insurance … … how much in savings do you need if you do? When you should and shouldn’t switch risk level Timing markets not as easy as it sounds QMy son and I have been talking about long-term family financial security. He wrote the following and asked for my thoughts.

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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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NZ Herald 9 August 2025

mary — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:12 +0000

Why rental property is not a great retirement investment What about commercial property? How to handle money when husband going into care Help available for the retired Rule of 72 — when debt doubles QFrom Peter Lewis, vice president of New Zealand Property Investors Federation: Owning residential property in retirement remains a smart and resilient strategy, especially in the face of inflation...

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NZ Herald 2 August 2025

mary — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:55 +0000

KiwiSaver serious illness withdrawals not easy Are people doing KiwiSaver at expense of reducing their mortgage? Should homeowners’ mortgage interest be tax deductible? When choosing fund, choose lowest fees and what else? You can do KiwiSaver with more than one provider. Should you? Why rentals aren’t great in retirement List of KiwiSaver-exempt employers QI was diagnosed with a blood...

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