Holm Truths Winter 2005
Seize the chance: A great way to boost your savings. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Investment as retirement approaches.
NZ Herald 25 June 2005
Q&As: Should you sell your house and buy again after prices fall?; The best way to rebalance your investments after the markets put them out of balance; How to measure inflation.
NZ Herald 21 May 2005
Article and follow-up column from last week, on how interest is paid on term deposits, and how not to be ripped off.
NZ Herald 14 May 2005
Front page article and Q&A on how interest is paid on term deposits and how to stop yourself from being ripped off.
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?
NZ Herald 9 April 2005
Q&As: Where should a 13-year-old put his regular savings?; Extra repayments on a fixed mortgage.
NZ Herald 19 March 2005
Q&As: Tips for a 12-year-old on how to save; A revolving credit mortgage might be just the thing; One way to spot a leaky home.
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.
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.