Mary Holm

Mary Holm

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Mary Holm is a prominent New Zealand journalist, author, and personal finance expert known for her insightful commentary on financial literacy and retirement savings. With a career spanning decades, she has contributed significantly to public understanding of financial issues through her columns and seminars. In addition to her writing, Holm serves as a director at Financial Services Complaints Ltd and has previously held a directorial position at the Financial Markets Authority. Her opinions and advice, while widely respected, are presented in a general context, emphasizing the importance of informed financial decision-making.

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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Mortgage rates at 24%: Was housing affordability just as bad in the 1980s? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Embracing risk at a time when you might look to avoid it? I love it – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-27
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Mary Holm advocates for changes in the KiwiSaver rules regarding serious illness withdrawals.

KiwiSaver withdrawal rules need a major shake-up – Nadine Higgins
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-14
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

We own two rental properties with debt of $96k, should we sell a property to pay it off? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-31
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Sir Bill English

Mary Holm provides saving tips and insights on personal finance.

Saving tips: How to build a bigger nest egg on any income – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

How to protect an inheritance from break-ups – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

KiwiSaver v wealth manager: Who’s best to manage our $1m nest egg? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-05
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

How to tell good debt from bad debt before you borrow to invest – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
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Thomas Anderson
Thomas Anderson

Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Should I pay down my debt or invest in share funds? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

I’ve been investing in gold since I was 9, surely it’s a good bet? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-08
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

We spent all our savings in early retirement and now regret it – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-01
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Is it a good idea to sell our house and rent in retirement? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
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Terry Baucher
Terry Baucher

Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Renting out your bach? Beware the tax trap that could cost you dearly – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

$3000 surprise: How to get back what you are owed – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-27
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Where to put your retirement money for growth without too much risk - Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-12
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Murray Kirkness

Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

How does the depositor compensation scheme work? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
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Murray Kirkness

Mary Holm is mentioned as not being a financial adviser and lacking a social media account.

Scammers are using my image to lure people into losing money - Nadine Higgins
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Offset mortgages: A family-friendly way to reduce interest costs – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
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Bruce Patten
Bruce Patten

Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

The pros and cons of owning rental property in retirement - Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-09
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

I’ve got cancer so how should I invest my KiwiSaver? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-02
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Susan St John
Susan St John

Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Should parents be able to see their adult children’s bank accounts? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-26
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Owning rental property is not all about the capital gains - Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-19
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Can my mentally ill sister still get a sickness benefit and her inheritance? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
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Graham Allpress
Graham Allpress

Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

I’m a retiree with $900k cash but no home. How do I make it last? - Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
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Mary Holm's book 'Rich Enough' has been updated for 2025 to help women with financial literacy.

How women can bridge the financial gap and secure their futures - Diana Clement
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-29
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Do landlord losses mean rents need to rise? Should there be a cap on rent for retirees? - Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-27
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Alternative investments: Gardening offers more than just savings – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-20
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

Should I pay off my student loan or invest in an index fund? – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-13
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Mary Holm agrees that every adult should have a will.

What Kiwis get wrong about wills, according to a family and divorce lawyer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-10
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Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.

No handouts: We lived on a tight budget and managed to buy a home – Mary Holm
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
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