Martin Hawes
Making the most of your retirement savings
In his new book, 'Cracking Open the Nest Egg,' financial planning expert Martin Hawes examines how New Zealanders can make their retirement savings last the distance. With Baby Boomers retiring en… Audio
Family trusts. To keep or to wind-up?
Financial adviser Martin Hawes talks to Kathryn Ryan about the questions that need to be asked of Family Trusts ahead of a looming law change. The new Trusts Act kicks in on 30th January 2021. So what… Audio
Covid-19 KiwiSaver hit becoming more apparent
Investor confidence plummeted in the initial response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the economic fallout is about to start showing up on KiwiSaver statements.
For the first time, KiwiSaver members… Audio
Kiwisaver investments taking a hammering as markets react
Kiwisaver and other investments are taking a hammering after the markets were spooked by coronavirus. Financial advisor Martin Hawes talks about what can be done with the funds. Audio
Conservative savers urged to diversify investments
The knock-on effect of record low, and possibly negative, interest rates, has sent a shockwave through the markets, but are also a concern for savers and people living on fixed-incomes. Audio
Lifestyle of the (fake) rich
We're all pretending to be rich. Or at least we may be living the high live but we're also deep in debt. Stuff reports today on the rise of the "fake rich" - those kiwis who seem like they're doing… Audio
Over 65s miss out on employer KiwiSaver contributions
The Government won't back a call to make it compulsory for all employers to make KiwiSaver contributions to over 65s. As it strands under law currently, it's up to individual employers whether or not… Audio
What to do if you find yourself $44 million richer today
If your Lotto numbers come in tonight, you'll be $44 million richer. We talk to financial adviser Martin Hawes about just what you should do with that amount of money. Audio
Fear of a housing bubble burst bring fears of negative equity
As Auckland house prices continue to rise, so too do fears of a bust. Audio
Commentator says older people can take risks with investments
A financial commentator says people on fixed incomes should be taking a bit of risk and look beyond term deposits at a time when interst rates are falling. Audio
The flip side of low interest rates is smaller savings
As mortgage rates drop, so too do the savings rates for those with their money in banks, finance companies and term deposits. Audio
Eight Months to Mars - Martin Hawes
He's been a successful author and now is an independent business and financial consultant, advising clients and speaking at seminars throughout Australasia. Martin Hawes has a way of demistifying and… Audio
Financial advisor feeling 'cautious' about Mighty River shares
Just a few minutes ago the share offer in Mighty River Power opened. Audio
Rescue deal for Hanover faces final vote with investors
This morning investors in the troubled finance firm Hanover will vote on whether to accept a 400 million dollar rescue deal proposed by the rural services firm Allied Farmers. Audio
Martin Hawes - financial writer
When Martin Hawes first grandson was born, he knew there were some important pieces of advice he wanted to pass onto him. Audio
Featured Author - Martin Hawes
One of our top financial writers and investment advisors. Audio