Rnz: Your Money With Mary Holm

Mary discusses a listener's letter questioning the spending habits of elderly and single women, before taking a look at gender differences in money management, investment and risk.

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 questions to ask when you meet them.

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.

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

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.

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

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

How to best deal with a student loan.

This week Mary tackles the worries and misunderstandings about the New Zealand Super.

It's the ten years since the KiwiSaver scheme was launched and Mary Holm has been looking what impact it's had on New Zealanders' nest eggs.

Most of us are in bonds via our superannuation and kiwisaver schemes. Personal Finance expert Mary Holm looks at bonds - what they are, how safe they are, and why you should know about credit ratings.

Mary Holm answers more listener questions on Kiwisaver, particularly for people who are near retirement or already 65.

"Why I'm sticking with shares for the long term - despite recent research."

Mary Holm discusses Kiwisaver and ethical investment, plus her approach to investing in shares - is it really 'dangerous'?

Personal finance expert Mary Holm looks at clever and not-so-clever moves with mortgages.

Why do some people spend too much, while others are more miserly? Personal finance expert Mary Holm talks about bad shopping habits and has some advice for big spenders.