Holm Truths Autumn 2006
Stuff and happiness: Buying things you don’t really need. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Should a young man buy himself a house?
Stuff and happiness: Buying things you don’t really need. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Should a young man buy himself a house?
Q&As: 18-year-old should wait a bit before buying a house; Saving for the grandchildren — how much risk is good?; Rental property depreciation risks.
Q&As: Paying extra for using a credit card; Distortions when considering how good an investment your home is; First home buyers should probably wait.
How KiwiSaver will work for you. How you might react to the KiwiSaver programme in the recent budget depends on your circumstances. Under the programme, scheduled to start in April 2007, employed people, the self-employed or beneficiaries can contribute 4 or 8 per cent of their income to a saving fund.