Mary’s on the money HOW TO ENRICH YOUR LIFE
She’s arguably New Zealand’s most trusted money expert – sharing straightforward advice on her regular National Radio slot, the author of seven books on personal finance and answering financial questions in her long-time Herald newspaper column – but Mary Holm is adamant that money doesn’t absorb her.
“You won’t find me reading finance books in my spare time, that’s for sure. I read novels,” laughs Mary, who is coy about revealing her age. (“Let’s just say I’ve been getting New Zealand Super for a while!”)
In fact, her advice to people is often toonce they’ve worked on reducing debt or have set themselves up with a rainy-day fund and focus on their wellbeing.
