South Wairarapa residents coming together during floods
The wild weather meant South Wairarapa farmer Scotty Macdonald didn’t get much sleep, after helping evacuate three homes…
We own two rental properties with debt of $96k, should we sell a property to pay it off? – Mary Holm
I understand your reluctance to sell right now, given that house prices fell considerably from early 2022 to…
Te Araroa grandmother describes harrowing escape from wall of floodwaters
As the rain came down on January 21, Wright and her moko sat in the car, poised to…
Psychology of spending: How to create good spending habits and avoid keeping up with the Joneses – Mary Holm
I’m not saying that applies to every purchase. We can all look back on certain holidays or concerts…
Mary Plazas leads inspiring New Zealand Opera School masterclass
Plazas leapt around the four students, adjusting chins, heads, shoulders and all the while telling them they were…
How much insurance do you really need? – Mary Holm
The woman had to cope not only with grief, and with children devastated by the loss of their…
Dramatic rescue after sandbar flips fishing boat
The 12- and 14-year-old are bundled into the car, with one of his mates, and they hit the…
How to protect an inheritance from break-ups – Mary Holm
I would think about it as a retirement fund, which would immediately benefit you because you would no…
KiwiSaver v wealth manager: Who’s best to manage our $1m nest egg? – Mary Holm
A: There are two unusual elements in your letter: you’re giving up home ownership in retirement. And your…
Mary Shan beats hot favourite El Vencedor in Great Northern Challenge Stakes at Ellerslie
El Vencedor shook free of that rival before the home turn and appeared to have the race at…
How to tell good debt from bad debt before you borrow to invest – Mary Holm
A: I haven’t read anything by Thomas Anderson. But I note that he has an MBA from the…
Should I pay down my debt or invest in share funds? – Mary Holm
I have half-heartedly invested before, but I always end up cashing out when it goes up a bit,…