Today Mary accesses the wisdom of the crowd! Recently she asked Afternoons listeners to write in with the best financial decision they ever made. We got so many responses that Mary has decided to sift through them and see what important and useful information she can find and what it tells us bout managing money. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
18 min
10 April 2025
Turbulent Markets and how to navigate them
Mary Holm discusses the recent global market downturn and uncertainty caused by economic policy decisions. Mary also looks at a new Mindful Money and RIAA (Responsible Investment Association Australasia) survey about how New Zealanders view ethical inbvestment. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
17 min
27 March 2025
Getting wise with your mortgage
In this episode Mary looks at ways to get wise with your mortgage including repayment advice and explainers on all the different types of mortgages.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
20 min
13 March 2025
Keep contributing to KiwiSaver through thick and thin.
Today Mary looks at KiwiSaver and answer a listener's question about the current economic climate and how one should manage their KiwiSaver.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
15 min
27 February 2025
The 3 most important things to do with your Kiwiwsaver
Very quickly, here's Mary's top three tips: 1. Join. And keep contributing. 2. Use a higher-risk fund – usually. 3. Choose a low-fee fund.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
20 min
13 February 2025
A bit of bitcoin?
Money expert Mary Holm discusses the recent developments in bitcoin.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
15 min
30 January 2025
The Kiwisaver fund you should have invested in two years ago
Money expert Mary Holm looks at the benefits of going offshore with your KiwiSaver share investments versus keeping them solely in NZ based shares.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
18 min
18 December 2024
Are we celebrating Christmas the best way?
This week Mary asks: are we celebrating Christmas the best way? Mary has tips on how not to break the bank this Christmas. She also has a list of some charities you could consider giving to these holidays…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
21 min
27 November 2024
What happens to your KiwiSaver if your relationship ends?
3 out of 4 people breaking up don't realise the law says you must take your Kiwisaver into account in a relationship property split. Mary discusses what this means for your Kiwisaver in you suffer a breakup. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
15 min
13 November 2024
How men invest
Mary has talked about women investing on International Women's Day, but how about the blokes? Men are open to taking risks in investing, more than women, but can be overconfident and less likely to seek advice. Well guys, we recommend listening to Mary and her advice on this occasion.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
