NZ Herald 7 May 2005
Q&As: A letter to give a spouse who is mean with money; Where to get info on interest rates; Returns on share funds, and debt repayment.
The Investor 8 February 2005
Higher returns don’t matter for the short term: They need time to work their magic. There’s more than one reason behind the old investment message that goes like this: If you need your money in just a few years invest your savings conservatively, but if you have a longer horizon take more risk.
The Investor 25 January 2005
How to cope with the topsy turvy share market. The value of worldwide shares in a certain industry grew more than 52 per cent in the year ending last October. Why didn’t we hear more about it? A clue might lie in the fact that the industry was information technology — infamous for its volatility.
Holm Truths Summer 2004–05
Scattering the seeds: By diversifying, you reduce risk but not returns. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Some people over-save for retirement.
Holm Truths Spring 2004
Investor beware!: How to spot a rip-off or scam. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Plans for single mother of 41.
Holm Truths Winter 2004
3rd big question: When? — How should you time your investing? Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Where to invest while saving for a car.
Holm Truths Summer 2003–04
Time is Money: A basic principle that helps you understand investing. Also in this issue: Great Debate — Revolving credit v traditional mortgages.
Holm Truths Winter 2003
First things first: How much should you invest in bonds, shares, property and so on? Also in this issue: Great Debate: NZ v international shares.
Holm Truths Autumn 2003
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.
Holm Truths Spring 2002
Don’t bail out: Even when the market falls, stick with your long-term investments. Also in this issue: Great Debate — Trading v buy and hold.