Mary Holm: Will helping out an older friend affect my pension?
OPINION: Most of the answers to a prospective carer's questions are pretty good news. Source: NZ Herald Business News
We have $8.5 million in property and assets, do we have enough to retire? – Mary Holm
OPINION: There are simple guidelines that indicate what income you can pay yourself. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Paying higher KiwiSaver fees doesn’t guarantee better returns – Mary Holm
OPINION: It's not like buying a car, coat or a catamaran. Source: NZ Herald Business News
I want a backyard, should I sell my home and rent? – Mary Holm
OPINION: Renting is an option but it has lots of drawbacks. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Should Lotto wins be taxed? What about dairy farm capital gains? – Mary Holm
OPINION: Plus, Should I sell the rental and pay down the mortgage on our home? Source: NZ Herald Business News
I’ve got assets worth $15m, should I self-insure? – Mary Holm
OPINION: There are situations when you may not need to pay for insurance. Source: NZ Herald Business News
‘If someone leaves me something in their will, am I obliged to accept it?’ – Mary Holm
OPINION: Mary Holm on inheritances, shares for uni students and the red-hot CGT debate. Source: NZ Herald Business News
What would happen to rental property if a capital gains tax came in? – Mary Holm
OPINION: Holm also tackles student loan controversy, staff shares and big dividends. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Daughter wants to use her student loan money for a house deposit – Mary Holm
One student wants to use her loan for a home deposit. Source: NZ Herald Business News
How to split your mortgage when refixing: Mary Holm
OPINION: With interest rates on the way down, what should you do? Source: NZ Herald Business News