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One of the biggest costs elderly people face is retirement living costs. There's no set number for how much money is needed, no benchmark. It's frustratingly personal. So how much do you need to retire? Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the costs of retireing, and how much should be tucked away. And with the election round the corner we'll take a look at what policies could affect investments, wealth transfers, and the like.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often should you exercise? If you're hitting the gym daily, you could be doing more harm than good. But if you go every now and then, are you making any progress? Is it better to go hard a couple days a week then rest, or do little exercises each day? Speaking of rest, how much do you actually need?  Body Torque Gym Founder Alex Flint joins Tim Beveridge to answer your workout questions.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a view the National Party has strong reasons to oppose efforts to create an overhang.  Te Pati Māori, ACT and New Zealand First are advocating for a split vote approach to increase their preferred bloc's vote share.  National Leader Chris Luxon is telling people to give both their party and electorate vote to the party.  Former United Future Leader and political commentator Peter Dunne, says he'll be worried about having less power in a coalition.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent New Zealand research found ultra-processed foods account for almost 65% of the daily energy intake of the adolescents studied.  So what nutrients do we need to make sure our kids are getting? If they're picking up some summer sports, should we be putting them on the protein powder? Or is three square meals a day enough?   And how can you tell when your kids are overworked from their sports, or just naturally tired?  Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what you should be feeding your kids. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has surprised economists by deciding to hold the OCR at 2.75%.  But what does that mean in terms of housing? How will the banks' reaction affect your home loan rates?  And the election is a week away, so should you rush to get a housing offer across the line now, or hold out till the dust has settled?  Founder of Martelli Buyers Alex Martelli joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel Tim Beveridge is joined by Mystery Creek CEO Richard Lindroos and Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen to discuss the hot issues from the week.  On the table today: The deal that could have saved domestic Netball in New Zealand has been axed by Netball NZ, with no reason given yet. What's caused this breakdown?  Vote splitting controversies are making the rounds the week before election day, and the MMP system has been called in to question.  And it's Halloween! Tim asks the guys if they'll be out trick or treating tonight.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you leave behind when you're gone is probably on a lot of peoples' minds, regardless of age.  But is a will something everyone should have? Or is it something to think about once you have a family, or reach a certain age?  Managing Director for NZ Family Trust Services Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people are aware of their Osteoporosis, some aren't and might chalk it up to an annoying pain rather than a long-term medical issue. So how do you know which is which? And if you think you have it, who's the first person you should go see? Is it something the GP can handle, or should you head straight for a physio or someone who specialises in bone health? Sports Biomechanist and Owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's unveiled a 26 point plan for its first 100 days if re-elected. The first pledge will be introducing KiwiSaver changes to parliament, including $15,000 for every newborn, and making the scheme compulsory. Other promises include cutting student loan repayments, extending paid parental leave, boosting Pharmac funding for cancer medicines and capping council rates increases. Nicola Willis says the party's been campaigning hard on these issues and voters should know what to expect. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opportunity is moving to try and end the cycle of short-term political thinking. The party is pledging to establish a Future Generations Commissioner - appointed through Parliament for five years, to hold Governments and public bodies accountable for the long-term consequences of their decisions. Leader Qiulae Wong says they've followed international modelling - and New Zealand needs to think more about the long-term. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It takes a lot of work to be a parent, and sometimes it really puts the pressure on. So how should you manage that stress? And how do you know if you're holding yourself to a standard that isn't reachable?  Senior Parent Coach Jenny Hale joins Tim Beveridge to talk about the basics of parenting, and how to make sure you're keeping your kid on track.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've got a decent property portfolio you might have a property manager, but should every landlord have one? There's definitely value to having an expert look after your property, even if it's just the one house.  So how do you pick a good one? And what are the red flags to keep an eye out for when it comes to picking a property manager? Head of Property Management at Opes Partners Tiffany Bracey joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the pros and cons of getting a property manager.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel Tim Beveridge is joined by Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp and Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald to discuss the hot issues from the week.  On the table today: Kerrin Leoni has resigned from the Labour Party after a video circulated of her campaigning with gang members, the guys debate how damaging this is for the Labour Party. TVNZ staff are set to strike for the first time in 20 years over pay disagreements.  And AirBnB has introduced rules that limit what chores guests can be asked to do.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian data-centre developer - Firmus - have stalled in securing funds for more build-outs, with investors unsure of the pricepoint, and how much of the growth depends on earnings that are yet to arrive. So has the value of AI had its reality check? Investors have happily funded AI chips, AI software and AI infrastructure for years, but are public markets finally pushing back on valuations? Given the money that's closely tied to AI and its promises to improve everyday life, are we walking into a bubble that's bound to pop, or running late on the AI boom? Harbour Asset Management's Chris Wilson explains the risks to Tim Beveridge for Smart Money...  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleeping's something we value more and more as we get older, but when we stay out at night, only getting a few hours of bed-time, how much damage are we doing? It becomes a tougher issue for some with doing unusual work hours, children keeping them up, or health conditions. So what can we do get the best rest for our body? How important is good sleep? Dr Alex Bartle from Sleep Well Clinic joins Tim Beveridge now for the Health Hub... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.