Your Money With Mary Holm

Today Mary talks to Jesse about how the tax bracket creep 'robs' us. She explains the government's new tax cuts take effect from July 31 are a start to ending the bracket creep. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary Holm talks to Mark about all things KiwiSaver and why it's important to look at your annual KiwiSaver statements. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary talks about first home buying following the loss of the Kiwisaver first home buyer grant. She has some tips about using Kiwisaver to buy a home and other options for those looking to purchase their first property. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Mary talks about a recent conference run by the Retirement Commission - Te Ara Ahunga Ora. It was all about planning next steps in their National Strategy for Financial Capability. Mary talks to Jesse about what that means for us. This week Mary talks about a recent conference run by the Retirement Commission - Te Ara Ahunga Ora. It was all about planning next steps in their National Str...

Today Mary talks to Jesse about the reality for a number of people balancing their finances and suspending their payments. Today Mary talks to Jesse about the reality for a number of people balancing their finances and suspending their payments. She talks about the benefits of suspending rather than cancelling contributions to Kiwisaver in the long term and the options available for people needing...

Today Mary Holm talks to Jesse about some important points of Kiwisaver for children and the difference it can make for them later on in life whether it's buying a home or their retirement plans. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary talks to Jesse about some quick tricks with numbers to help with Kiwisaver and almost any investing. She runs through what the "Rule of 72 and dollar cost averaging" is and how it can help to make investment choices. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary Holm talks to Jesse about the great year Kiwisaver funds have just had. Today Mary Holm talks to Jesse about the great year Kiwisaver has just had. She talks about how there's a lot of talk when the funds are not doing well, but it's pretty quiet when the Kiwisaver investments are on the up. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary's focusing on women and money ahead of International Women's Day tomorrow. She has facts and figures on women's finances and found that women invest well in some ways but could do better. Today Mary's focusing on women and money ahead of International Women's Day tomorrow. She has facts and figures on women's finances and found that women invest well in some ways but coul...

Today Mary talks to Mark about people's financial knowledge and some of the reasons people are choosing not to be part of the KiwiSaver scheme. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

KiwiSaver funds are moving away from investing in harmful products, the charity Mindful Money revealed last week. Their website is a good place to check out the kind of investments your own KiwiSaver provider is involved in, says personal finance expert Mary Holm. KiwiSaver funds are moving away from investing in harmful products, the ethical investment charity Mindful Money revealed last week. Th...

Today Mary talks to Jesse about bank term deposits, the rates and the risks. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary Holm wraps up the big financial issues that have been around in 2023. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary talks to Jesse about repaying debt and why wealth is a bit like a tank full of water. She's also urging people to avoid running up high-interest debt over the Christmas season. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary talks to Jesse about which Kiwisaver providers are the best - and worst - at offering various services to their members. She also looks at some of the services that listeners might not be aware you can get from some providers, and naming them. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary has a close look at investing in shares both in Aotearoa and overseas. She's collated some interesting numbers about how the different stocks have fared over the past five decades. Today Mary has a close look at investing in shares both in Aotearoa and overseas. She's collated some interesting numbers about how the different stocks have fared over the past five decades. Go to this...

This week Mary talks to Jesse about getting smarter with KiwiSaver choices and overall trends for funds. This week Mary talk to Jesse about getting smarter with Kiwisaver choices and overall trends for funds. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Mary Holm is back to talk about the pros and cons of being either a regular or casual investor. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Mary Holm is back to talk about ways to boost your savings. It's insights she included in her book Rich Enough. She recommends setting goals that are SMART: specific, measurable, achievable (w)ritten and time-bound. She also talks about having small rewards when you reach milestones. This week Mary Holm is back to talk about ways to boost your savings. It's insights she included in...

Today Mary talks to Jesse about how much insurance we should have, especially with premiums on the rise at the same time there appears to be more climate related damaged being caused. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary talks to Jesse about whether house prices are still too high and that buyers may have to adjust their expectations. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary Holm looks at options for people who are struggling to pay the never ending increasing rates bills. She explains there are rebates for people on low incomes and the option to postpone payments until after you die. Today Mary Holm looks at options for people who are struggling to pay the never ending increasing rates bills. She explains there are rebates for people on low incomes and the...

Today Mary talks to Jesse about a question sent in by a listener who is over 65 on what to do with money they don't need to access right now. Mary talks about the options of Kiwisaver or term deposits and the pros and cons of both. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary talks about options with mortgage repayments and options when you need to renew at a higher interest rate. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary talks to Jesse about important information in your annual KiwiSaver statement and how to improve it next time. Today Mary talks to Jesse about important information in your annual KiwiSaver statement and how to improve it next time. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details