Rich Enough: 8 Steps for the Laid-Back Investor

The only money guide New Zealanders will ever need From New Zealand's most trusted writer on money matters, a one-stop-shop for making the most of what you have. , *You're worrying about your credit card debt, but hey, life's for living , *You're wondering whether to blitz your student loan , *You're worrying about your credit card debt, but hey, life's for living , *You've given up on ever owning a house , *You're wondering whether to blitz your student loan , *You want to buy a car, but it's so hard to save for it. , *Your mortgage is weighing you down - when will it EVER be paid off? , *You've heard about this low-risk investment that pays 20% - maybe you should try it? , *You know bank term deposit interest is pathetic, but other investments seem too risky , *You've heard you need to save a million for retirement and that's just impossible , *You're dabbling in shares and seem to be pretty good at picking winners , *You've put all your savings in rentals because you can't go wrong with property , *You're retired and scared to put your savings in anything except the bank , *You've given KiwiSaver a miss, OR you're in but on a contributions holiday, OR you haven't got a clue if you're doing KiwiSaver right Mary is here to help. Mary Holm is the most trusted writer and reliable long-term adviser on money matters in New Zealand. She has received thousands - yes, actually thousands - of emails from readers of her Weekend Herald Q&A column and listeners to her RNZ personal finance segment.She has discussed money issues with thousands of employees at workplace seminars, and thousands more students in university lectures. Better than anyone else, she knows what worries New Zealanders about money, what they misunderstand, the mistakes they make - and their hopes and dreams. And she knows what she's talking about. Mary holds a master of business administration degree in finance from one of the world's top business schools (the University of Chicago).Most important of all, unlike many writers of finance books, Mary is not selling any products or services (except this book!). She doesn't want to sign you up for costly advice or courses or investments. She just wants you to do well. She's on your side.