Saturday 3 March 2018

Private super schemes are MPs' bridges to wealth

It's not only the three homes that Simon Bridges owns, or the base pay of just shy of $300,000, that mean his personal finances are a little different from that of ordinary Kiwis.

from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/101854679/Private-super-schemes-are-MPs-bridges-to-wealth

Saving, the path to wealth for most of us

OPINION: In this, my last column for the Sunday Star-Times, I come back to something which has been a common theme: making the most of your money and becoming wealthy.

from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/101862225/Saving-the-path-to-wealth-for-most-of-us

Budget Buster: The best way to access cash overseas

OPINION: Withdrawing money from an ATM overseas is an eye-watering experience.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/101873591/Budget-Buster-The-best-way-to-access-cash-overseas

KiwiSaver default providers need to offer a better deal

OPINION: KiwiSaver fees are too high and investors' choices are too limited. The chief cause?

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/101864628/KiwiSaver-default-providers-need-to-offer-a-better-deal

John Saker on wine's generation game

There's a generation gap at Glover Family Vineyards (aka Zephyr Wines) in Marlborough. It's called a driveway.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/101860422/John-Saker-on-wines-generation-game

Recipe: Jordan Rondel's blackberry cake with apricot compote

While berries and stone fruit are at their peak, I can't resist using them in every which way. The berries in this cake, as well as the apricots are completely interchangeable, so if you prefer raspberries or blueberries, apricots or peaches, try those instead. 

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/101358294/Recipe-Jordan-Rondels-blackberry-cake-with-apricot-compote

Australian brewer files application to trademark colour of beer

Melbourne craft brewer East 9th Brewing has filed an application to trademark the colour of beer.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/101943686/Australian-brewer-files-application-to-trademark-colour-of-beer