Mary Holm

Mary Holm discusses reverse mortgages, which can be a good way for retired people to make use of the money they have tied up in their homes. Audio

Is that new item of clothing really going to make you happier in the long run? Do you really need to hold on to your Saturday brunch habit? Mary Holm looks into why we spend unnecessarily and suggests… Audio

Mary answers listeners' worries about KiwiSaver. They include: how to learn the basics of the scheme; whether the government can be trusted not to take the money; whether fees are ripping off children… Audio

A new survey shows New Zealanders are keen on ethical - sometimes called responsible - investing. But not so many are taking steps to ensure their KiwiSaver and other investments follow these… Audio

A recent gathering of a group called Women in Super looked at findings from a Financial Markets Authority survey that showed men tend to know more about investing than women and are more confident at… Audio

Everybody, can be victims of money making or investment scams, fraud, or bad deals. This week on Your Money with Mary Holm, she offers advice and information on warning signs and some known scams.  Audio

Mary and remuneration expert Geoff Summers discuss a controversial issue from the last segment about employer contributions to KiwiSaver - a practice called total remuneration. Then Mary turns to a… Audio

Mary discusses suggestions made by a panel of experts at a recent conference on how to improve KiwiSaver. She's not keen on making the scheme compulsory, and wants to see an end to "total… Audio

The Commission for Financial Capability is suggesting that some KiwiSaver contributions be diverted into a rainy day fund, which people can draw on in a financial crisis. Audio

It's important to meet several financial advisors before committing to one, says Mary Holm. She talks about why you might want to use a financial advisor, how to make a shortlist and some good… Audio

It’s unwise to keep moving investments around in response to market surges or slumps, not least because by the time you act they're likely to have moved again, says Mary Holm. Audio

Sticking with only NZ investments is foolish Mary Holm says. She explains why and answers listener questions. Audio

Over the long term a renter could win over a home buyer if their extra money is invested steadily and wisely, personal finance expert Mary Holm says. Audio

This week personal finance expert Mary Holm asks if rental properties are still a good investment. Audio

When insurance isn't boring - when you need it but haven't got it. Audio

Coping with a falling KiwiSaver balance Audio

Is a young person better to go into an apprenticeship, or an undergraduate degree?  Audio