The Retire Well Podcast (NZ)

In this episode of   Retire Well , Jim Smith and Martin Fox are joined by Jo Robertson to explore   relationships in retirement   and why emotional connection can be just as important as financial security. Coming up in this episode, they discuss: • How relationships evolve through mid-life and beyond • Intimacy, connection and maintaining healthy relationships • The importance of communication an...

This episode of Retire Well features Mary Holm, one of New Zealand's most trusted personal finance commentators, joining Jim and Martin for a thoughtful discussion about shifting from accumulating wealth to using it confidently to support a meaningful, enjoyable life. Together, they explore some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing people in mid‑life and beyond, including: Why many r...

In this episode of Retire Well, Jim Smith and Martin Fox are joined by Dean Anderson, CEO and founder of Kernel Wealth, to unpack what really matters when it comes to investing. Dean shares a refreshingly simple and practical perspective on building long-term wealth, cutting through the noise, and avoiding the common mistakes that trip investors up. In this episode, we cover: Why most investors ov...

In this episode of Retire Well , Jim Smith and Martin Fox are joined by Tom Hartmann from the Retirement Commission. Tom is a personal finance lead and the driving force behind tools many Kiwis already use , including Sorted, the KiwiSaver Fund Finder, and the Retirement Navigator. Together, they unpack how relatively simple decisions, made consistently over time, can lead to very different retire...

Welcome to episode 4 of   Retire Well,   today Jim Smith and Martin Fox dive into the truth behind retirement spending, exploring what research shows about how costs change over time for New Zealanders planning their future. They'll also be joined by Ian Perera, from the Retirement Income Interest Group, who brings valuable insight and research. Coming up in this episode, they discuss:  Ian's work...

In this episode of Retire Well , Jim Smith and Martin Fox take a wide-angle look at both the financial and human sides of retirement planning. For the main conversation, we're then joined in-studio by Jane Davis, Director of The Flourishing Institute in Christchurch and a specialist in positive psychology. Jane explores how retirement is not just a financial transition, but a psychological and emo...

During this episode on  Retire Well , Jim Smith and Martin Fox take a practical and thoughtful look at what's happening in the economy, investment markets, and interest rates. They are then joined by Martin Hawes, for an insightful interview on financial planning and living well in retirement. Martin is the author of more than 20 books on money and retirement, a long-time financial adviser and a w...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Retire Well Podcast. In this episode, Jim Smith and Martin Fox set the foundation for smarter, more confident retirement planning. They open with an engaging discussion on how to make informed financial decisions, invest wisely, and build a purposeful, healthy life in mid-life and beyond. Coming up in this episode, Jim and Martin take you through an accessi...