
Mary Holm
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
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 HolmMary Holm advocates for changes in the KiwiSaver rules regarding serious illness withdrawals.
KiwiSaver withdrawal rules need a major shake-up – Nadine HigginsMary 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
Mary Holm provides saving tips and insights on personal finance.
Saving tips: How to build a bigger nest egg on any income – Mary HolmMary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.
How to protect an inheritance from break-ups – Mary HolmMary 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 HolmMary 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
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 HolmMary 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 HolmMary 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 HolmMary 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
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 HolmMary 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 HolmMary 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
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
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 HigginsMary 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
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 HolmMary 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
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 HolmMary 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 HolmMary 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
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 HolmMary 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 ClementMary 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 HolmMary Holm is a freelance journalist, a seminar presenter and a bestselling author on personal finance.
Alternative investments: Gardening offers more than just savings – Mary HolmMary 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 HolmMary Holm agrees that every adult should have a will.
What Kiwis get wrong about wills, according to a family and divorce lawyer
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




















