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Syndicated column March 6 2007: Digging your way out of the big hole
You're never in debt so deep that you can't get out again. At least one reader of this column will be reassured by this message from Raewyn Fox, chief exec of the Federation of Family Budgeting Services.
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Syndicated column February 3 2007: Help for those in debt
Repaying high-interest debt is sometimes called the best investment. And there's a way to do it that, I suspect, many people don't know about.
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NZ Herald December 16 2006
Q&As: Should man, 64, get student loan for the income, given that he probably won't ever repay it?
Passing shares down the generations has good and bad points.
Why did GPG get an exemption from the new international share tax rules?
Woman makes great progress in one short year.
New charity aims to help children help themselves.
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NZ Herald September 30 2006
This is the final week in which we are running excerpts from Mary Holm's bestselling book, "Get Rich Slow: How to grow your wealth the safe and savvy way." Mary's regular Q&A column will resume next week.
TEACHING THE CHILDREN WELL
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NZ Herald July 15 2006
Q&As: Lessons from the Bible: Is borrowing bad?
Is luck or attitude the secret to wealth?
Sharebrokers shouldn't always be expected to give ongoing advice.
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NZ Herald March 11 2006
Q&As: A landlord's nightmare.
Credit cards v eftpos.
Optimism, pessismism and oil prices.
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NZ Herald March 4 2006
Q&As: Eftpos v credit cards. And bank fees.
The investment outlook is gloomy, so save!
Wealth doesn't make you happy.
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NZ Herald February 25 2006
Q&As: Is compounding interest over-rated?
Credit cards v eftpos.
How long is long-term? Returns on different assets.
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Holm Truths spring 05
Kids, cash and cards: Help your children learn about money
Also in this issue: From the Mailbox - Saving for the children's future
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NZ Herald July 16 2005
Q&As: When to declare share trading profits.
What to do if travel agent charges more for using a credit card.
Different Visa rules in Australia, and how Visa operates.
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NZ Herald June 18 2005
Q&As: When does tax on capital gains apply to share investors?
When can share investors deduct newspapers and investment reports?
Are shops allowed to charge more if you use a Visa card?
The role of luck in house price rises.
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NZ Herald June 11 2005
Q&AS: Paying extra for using a credit card.
Distortions when considering how good an investment your home is.
First home buyers should probably wait.
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Holm Truths summer 03-04
Time is Money: A basic principle that helps you understand investing
Also in this issue: Great Debate - Revolving credit v traditional mortgages
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Holm Truths autumn 02
Burrowing into borrowing: Buying goods and services using credit cards or hire purchase can hurt your wealth
Also in this issue: Great Debate: Credit cards v EFTPOS
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Holm Truths spring 01
Taking on the world: Spread your share investment money across the world
Also in this issue: Great Debate - Investing v repaying your mortgage
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