Your Money With Mary Holm

Mary Holm is with Jesse to talk money matters and today she's focusing on KiwiSaver: ACT’s KiwiSaver idea and the two KiwiSaver changes Mary would most like to see. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mary Holm joins Jesse for her regular segment, this time she's going to focus on laddering - the best way to invest bank term deposits. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The war in Iran is causing global market uncertainty, personal finance whizz Mary Holm joins Jesse Mulligan to discuss what that might mean for you. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Changes are coming to KiwiSaver from April 1st, Mary Holm is with Mark Leishman (in for Jesse Mulligan) to discuss what they are and how you can make the most of them.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

With so many investment opportunities available, how do you know what's right for you? Personal finance whizz Mary Holm chats through some options. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Personal finance whizz Mary Holm shares what KiwiSaver funds are worth investing in.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Personal finance whizz Mary Holm is back for 2026 and today she's talking about investing in gold, silver and bitcoin. Is now the time to buy?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

If mortgage rates are low, should you invest extra money or pay more off your mortgage? Mary Holm investigates. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It's time to talk money matters with Mary Holm now and she brings us good news on mortgages! Mary and Jesse will discuss the Official Cash Rate and mortgage payments. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It's time to talk about your money, personal finance whizz Mary Holm joins Jesse and today she's going to address some of your feedback. Focusing on home ownership versus renting and investment strategies.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mary Holm joins Jesse to share her top ten money tips and tricks. Today the focus is on debt and diversification. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mary Holm shares her top ten money tips - starting with these five. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It's time to talk money with Mary Holm, which is something Mary and Jesse have been doing for ten years this month. To mark that anniversary Mary asked you to send in the tips and tricks that have seen you change your financial habits.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Why Mary says it's best to choose low fee funds over high performing ones. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It's time to talk money with Mary Holm, and this episode she shares tips on buying a house or an apartment, plus answers some listener questions. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It's time to talk money matters with Mary Holm and today we're going to focus on an issue many New Zealanders are grappling with; are you a financial failure if you don't own a home? A recent survey of New Zealanders (by One Choice) shows half who don't currently own a home are not even somewhat confident home ownership will be achievable for them. But does that matter?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mary Holm is on Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan which means it's time to talk money matters. This week Mary and Jess talk about emergency money. According to sorted.org, almost half the population doesn't have a rainy day savings fund, and according to Mary, that's an issue. She tells Jesse how much money is enough and where you should keep it.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mary Holm talks about insurance - and whether we are insuring the right things at the right time. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It's that time of the year when your KiwiSaver annual statement comes out. Mary Holm explains why you should read it!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Find out how respective Governments have helped or hindered KiwiSaver. Mary explains how over the years most government changes to KiwiSaver have made it less attractive. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mary Holm joins Jesse to talk about how to manage debt.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

How well do you know your money matters? Mary Holm has a quiz to put your financial knowledge to the test.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week, a quiz to test your financial literacy. How many questions can you get right?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The 2025 Budget has just been released, Mary Holm gives her first impressions focusing on the changes to KiwiSaver. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mary Holm talks to Jesse about the Government's changes to KiwiSaver in today's Budget.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Let's talk about Your Money and that means Mary Holm is in the studio. So will the Government change its KiwiSaver contributions - and if so, how should it do it?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A listener asks: will the Government change its KiwiSaver contributions - and if so, how should it do it? Finance Minister Nicola Willis is not ruling out changes to the Kiwisaver subsidy. Should the Government even do this? And if they do, what does it mean for you and I?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary accesses the wisdom of the crowd! Recently she asked Afternoons listeners to write in with the best financial decision they ever made. We got so many responses that Mary has decided to sift through them and see what important and useful information she can find and what it tells us bout managing money. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mary Holm discusses the recent global market downturn and uncertainty caused by economic policy decisions. Mary also looks at a new Mindful Money and RIAA (Responsible Investment Association Australasia) survey about how New Zealanders view ethical inbvestment. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In this episode Mary looks at ways to get wise with your mortgage including repayment advice and explainers on all the different types of mortgages.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary looks at KiwiSaver and answer a listener's question about the current economic climate and how one should manage their KiwiSaver.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Very quickly, here's Mary's top three tips: 1. Join. And keep contributing. 2. Use a higher-risk fund – usually. 3. Choose a low-fee fund.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Money expert Mary Holm discusses the recent developments in bitcoin.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Money expert Mary Holm looks at the benefits of going offshore with your KiwiSaver share investments versus keeping them solely in NZ based shares.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Mary asks: are we celebrating Christmas the best way? Mary has tips on how not to break the bank this Christmas. She also has a list of some charities you could consider giving to these holidays…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

3 out of 4 people breaking up don't realise the law says you must take your Kiwisaver into account in a relationship property split. Mary discusses what this means for your Kiwisaver in you suffer a breakup. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mary explains why high-risk KiwiSaver funds are at least worth considering as a good investment. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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/MoneyNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Have your rates gone sky high? The Mistress of Money Mary Holm says it might be time for a rates postponement.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Mary explains index funds and ETFs; what are they and why you look at them for somewhere to invest.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

With tax cuts looming Mary has some words of advice for what to do with that extra take-home money.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary talks to Jesse about how the tax bracket creep 'robs' us. She explains the government's new tax cuts take effect from July 31 are a start to ending the bracket creep.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary Holm talks to Mark about all things KiwiSaver and why it's important to look at your annual KiwiSaver statements.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary talks about first home buying following the loss of the Kiwisaver first home buyer grant. She has some tips about using Kiwisaver to buy a home and other options for those looking to purchase their first property.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Mary talks about a recent conference run by the Retirement Commission - Te Ara Ahunga Ora. It was all about planning next steps in their National Strategy for Financial Capability. Mary talks to Jesse about what that means for us.This week Mary talks about a recent conference run by the Retirement Commission - Te Ara Ahunga Ora. It was all about planning next steps in their National Strategy for Financial Capability. Mary talks to Jesse about what that means for us.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Today Mary talks to Jesse about the reality for a number of people balancing their finances and suspending their payments. Today Mary talks to Jesse about the reality for a number of people balancing their finances and suspending their payments.She talks about the benefits of suspending rather than cancelling contributions to Kiwisaver in the long term and the options available for people needing to reassess their financial situation.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details