NZ Herald 23 April 2005
Q&As: Is it better to repay your mortgage or invest in a work super scheme?; Website with interest rate info.
The Investor 22 March 2005
Rentals not necessarily as good as they seem. Rental property is sometimes an excellent investment. There, I’ve said it, for all those who reckon I’m anti-rentals! Often, though, rentals are not quite as good as people think — and not just because the tax breaks are over-rated, as I said in my last column.
NZ Herald 5 March 2005
Q&As: How to invest a student loan, and SHOULD you?; Where can you get an apartment for $100,000?; Bonds may beat term deposits, even for the short term.
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.
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.
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.