NZ Herald 26 February 2005
Q&As: Should single Mum renovate, rent our her house and move elsewhere, or move to a cheaper house?; Share trader’s early success won’t last.
The Investor 22 February 2005
Research shows how to invest in shares. Pictures may speak louder than words, but numbers speak loudly too at times. Some recent research shows, numerically, why it makes sense to: Stick with share investments when they lose value; Invest in both New Zealand and international shares.
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.
NZ Herald 29 January 2005
Q&As: Couple “retiring” in their 30s wonder how to invest their savings; 94-year-old share trader doing just fine; How to run a caravan rental business.
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 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 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 Spring 2003
Life, limbs and livelihood: How much life, disability and income protection insurance do you need? Also in this issue: Great Debate — Australian v international shares.
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.