PPersonal finance Read More Retirement savings: Why buying a rental property before retirement may not pay – Mary HolmSeptember 12, 2026 At this late stage, how can we grow our savings to supplement our NZ Super in retirement? With…
PPersonal finance Read More Superannuation: ‘There is no way I will ever receive the state pension’ – Mary HolmMay 22, 2026 All the experts, at Treasury and elsewhere, who project the country’s future finances always include Super payments. They…
PPersonal finance Read More Money lessons from a 122-year-old’s windfall, plus KiwiSaver at 65 – Mary HolmApril 11, 2026 Despite already paying more than twice the apartment’s value, Raffray’s family remains legally bound to continue the monthly…
PPersonal finance Read More How to protect an inheritance from break-ups – Mary HolmDecember 20, 2025 I would think about it as a retirement fund, which would immediately benefit you because you would no…
PPersonal finance Read More KiwiSaver v wealth manager: Who’s best to manage our $1m nest egg? – Mary HolmDecember 5, 2025 A: There are two unusual elements in your letter: you’re giving up home ownership in retirement. And your…
PPersonal finance Read More We spent all our savings in early retirement and now regret it – Mary HolmOctober 31, 2025 We also had problems with the house – so many water leaks – because the pipes were old.…