Tom Hartmann

Nearly $500 million has been withdrawn due to financial hardship from Kiwisaver accounts for the year to June, but what is the long-term cost of these withdrawals?  Audio

The Retirement Navigator - as it's called - is being described as a one-of-a-kind tool for spending in golden years. Audio

The number of financial hardship Kiwisaver withdrawals is now surpassing the number for withdrawals for first-home deposits for the first time.  Audio

A new home equity release product is promising a debt free, income solution for the over 70s - so what are the fish hooks? Audio

More than half of New Zealanders are struggling financially, according to new research by Te Ara Ahunga Ora, the Retirement Commission.

It says 55 percent of kiwis are in a tight spot with money - up… Audio

A review of the Kiwisaver scheme is suggesting support for those who leave the workforce temporarily to keep saving for their retirement. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

They say having more of it doesn't make you happier, but that's about as far as conversations about money tend to go. Audio

New Zealanders would rather talk politics, drugs or alcohol anything other than money... and many of us never talk about money with our family, friends and colleagues. Karyn talks to Tom Hartmann, the… Audio

New research finds the majority of employers of workers who turn 65 stop paying the three per cent KiwiSaver contribution - effectively meaning a pay cut for these older workers. The Commission for… Audio

The financial advisory business may take a hit, as a result of the changes likely to occur following the inquiries into the banking industry on both sides of the Tasman. Audio