Episodes

  • How men invest

    How men invest
    Nov 13 2024
    Mary has talked about women investing on International Women's Day, but how about the blokes? Men are open to taking risks in investing, more than women, but can be overconfident and less likely to seek advice. Well guys, we recommend listening to Mary and her advice on this occasion.
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    18 mins
  • The big new changes in KiwiSaver

    The big new changes in KiwiSaver
    Oct 31 2024
    The FMA recently published its annual KiwiSaver report for the year and there were some big changes recorded. Some of those changes were very good. Mary breaks it all down and explains what it means for your money.
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    21 mins
  • Banking in tough times – how are we doing?

    Banking in tough times – how are we doing?
    Oct 16 2024
    News from the New Zealand Banking Association suggest less bank customers applied for hardship status. Mary picks through the data to see what that suggests about the current economy. She also explains why banks are rolling out Confirmation of Payee next month, what it is and what it means.
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    21 mins
  • High-risk KiwiSaver funds - the hows and whys

    High-risk KiwiSaver funds - the hows and whys
    Oct 3 2024
    Mary explains why high-risk KiwiSaver funds ae at least worth considering as a good investment.
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    23 mins
  • How is your financial wellbeing?

    How is your financial wellbeing?
    Sep 19 2024
    Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission has created a quiz for organisations working on improving financial capability. This doesn't test financial knowledge, but how well you are coping with your money. Feel free to give the quiz a try at home! tinyurl.com/MoneyNZ
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    16 mins
  • Sky high rates

    Sky high rates
    Sep 5 2024
    Have your rates gone sky high? The Mistress of Money Mary Holm says it might be time for a rates postponement.
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    13 mins
  • Interest Rate Cuts

    Interest Rate Cuts
    Aug 22 2024
    The magical Mary talks about the current wave of interest rate cuts and how you can use them to make big progress with your mortgage.
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    14 mins
  • Index Funds and ETFs

    Index Funds and ETFs
    Aug 8 2024
    This week Mary explains index funds and ETFs; what are they and why you look at them for somewhere to invest.
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    18 mins