Holm Truths Autumn 2005
Moving the goalposts: Working part-time in retirement makes a huge difference to how much you need to save. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Is home ownership so great?
The Investor 5 April 2005
Gearing can boost returns, but also risk. Gearing — which happens when you borrow to invest — comes at a price. And I’m not only talking about interest. While gearing makes a good investment better, it also makes a bad investment worse. People who gear boost their risk.
NZ Herald 12 February 2005
Q&As: Should young person saving for a house buy now?; Where to invest while saving to buy a house.
Holm Truths Autumn 2004
‘His & Hers’ investment styles: How gender affects the way we invest. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Borrowing to invest, eg in a rental property.
Holm Truths Winter 2002
Getting into gear: Borrowing to invest makes a good investment better and a bad investment worse. Also in this issue: Great Debate — Fixed v floating mortgages.
Holm Truths Autumn 2001
Terms of enrichment: How long you want to tie up your money affects what you invest in. Also in this issue: Great Debate — Shares v rental property.