Holm Truths Spring 2005
Kids, cash and cards: Help your children learn about money. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Saving for the children’s future.
Kids, cash and cards: Help your children learn about money. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Saving for the children’s future.
Article and follow-up column from last week, on how interest is paid on term deposits, and how not to be ripped off.
Front page article and Q&A on how interest is paid on term deposits and how to stop yourself from being ripped off.
Q&As: Different banks’ policies on early repayment of fixed mortgages; The man in last week’s Q&A could stick with properties.
Time is Money: A basic principle that helps you understand investing. Also in this issue: Great Debate — Revolving credit v traditional mortgages.
Emotions and investing: The way we feel affects our investing in ways we are not aware of. Also in this issue: Great Debate — Term deposits v corporate bonds.
Burrowing into borrowing: Buying goods and services using credit cards or hire purchase can hurt your wealth. Also in this issue: Great Debate: Credit cards v EFTPOS.
Pay yourself first: A way to make it easier to save. Also in this issue: Great Debate — Renting v home ownership.