If Simon Bridges, or indeed any person (male or female) were to opt out of their job for a year to undertake some learning then i would suggest they apply themselves to achieving something like becoming an outstanding cook, getting their golf handicap down massively, devoting themselves to a charitable organisation or becoming proficient in home improvements tasks. These are all things which are actually useful.
Im a longtime landlord and i treat good tenants as you would a good customer. In any event i wouldnt like to see them putting up with the cold. A blanket or coat doesnt prevent the health problems caused by breathing in cold, damp air. Maybe this lady should approach her landlord about putting in a heatpump which are not expensive these days and pretty economical to run. Itll add value to his/her property too. And yes, her eldest possibly needs to demonstate some pride and develop a stronger work ethic -,others will admire a young man who is seen to help his Mum out and she has probably done plenty for him.
It would be useful to know what hypothetical investments the experts used to calculate the return on the estimated required nest egg. For example, using rounded up figures they say a couple needs about $800k savings to get the $800 per week top up required over and above the super to live a decent lifestyle. Thats around 5% nett return which is a fair enough figure and achievable via property investment, good shares, and bonds, etc but obviously not via the current minimal bank deposit rates. And i assume that this is all based on the retiree(s) having an unencumbered property to live in.
Haha - so right. I am dumbfounded that the Balwin fellow is dumbfounded! Tokoroa is a depressing crime-ridden hovel. It had its time in the 60s when the mill was pumping but prosperity and Tokoroa havent been in the same sentence since then.
Theres an old adage: Its only the very wealthy person who can afford not to have insurance. Personally if i was scratching to pay a premium Id eat baked beans for a week in order to keep the insurance cover in place! Pay a relatively small amount every month or quarter and youll avoid paying out a BIG amount if theres a disaster!
If the cake lady wanted to avoid a problem she could simply have used a cover story (such as pretending shell be on holiday at the time of the wedding) so at least shes honest and prepared to stand by her personal beliefs. I dont do business with people who have no manner nor those who tell lies nor anyone i suspect will be unreasonable or wont pay me. I wonder if any of those would be deemed discrimanatory?
In addition to being a cheat, & a thief of intellectual property belonging to those whose skills developed it, he gained residency here through lying. And, it is patently obvious from his appearance he is going to add MEGA $$$ to the costs of our health system. Lets get shot of him pronto.
Hope hes not on One News or anything else i watch. I flicked onto TV3 news about two decades ago & after experiencing his irritating presentation style for a brief moment i reverted to One and never inflicted him upon myself again!
The trouble with people these days is that they have no stickability and heres another example - Ngaire tossing in the towel at a mere 90 years of age! Ive never been there or met this fine lady but have the greatest respect for her - what a wonderful example of the entreprenural spirit and hard work along with taking on the role of Mum to two grandchildren. And shes still at it - keeping her mind as sharp as a razor. Retirement at 65 sure aint for everyone. Good on her i say.
Whilst feeling some sympathy with these people and others who are battling to get a house, heres a simple piece of advice: Get a house BEFORE you have kids! It seems to me that is the problem for so many people. If they got their financial house in order then theyd soon save a decent deposit on a house and be on the ladder - especially on two incomes.
Joel Maxwell: Simon Bridges could set an example by learning his language
If Simon Bridges, or indeed any person (male or female) were to opt out of their job for a year to undertake some learning then i would suggest they apply themselves to achieving something like becoming an outstanding cook, getting their golf handicap down massively, devoting themselves to a charitable organisation or becoming proficient in home improvements tasks. These are all things which are actually useful.
Mum worries about keeping her four kids warm
Im a longtime landlord and i treat good tenants as you would a good customer. In any event i wouldnt like to see them putting up with the cold. A blanket or coat doesnt prevent the health problems caused by breathing in cold, damp air. Maybe this lady should approach her landlord about putting in a heatpump which are not expensive these days and pretty economical to run. Itll add value to his/her property too. And yes, her eldest possibly needs to demonstate some pride and develop a stronger work ethic -,others will admire a young man who is seen to help his Mum out and she has probably done plenty for him.
NZ Super isn't enough for 'no frills' lifestyle, but Kiwis are bridging the gap
It would be useful to know what hypothetical investments the experts used to calculate the return on the estimated required nest egg. For example, using rounded up figures they say a couple needs about $800k savings to get the $800 per week top up required over and above the super to live a decent lifestyle. Thats around 5% nett return which is a fair enough figure and achievable via property investment, good shares, and bonds, etc but obviously not via the current minimal bank deposit rates. And i assume that this is all based on the retiree(s) having an unencumbered property to live in.
Struggle to fill role with lifestyle perks in Tokoroa
Haha - so right. I am dumbfounded that the Balwin fellow is dumbfounded! Tokoroa is a depressing crime-ridden hovel. It had its time in the 60s when the mill was pumping but prosperity and Tokoroa havent been in the same sentence since then.
Nelson family sell the fire-damaged house they couldn't bear to enter
Theres an old adage: Its only the very wealthy person who can afford not to have insurance. Personally if i was scratching to pay a premium Id eat baked beans for a week in order to keep the insurance cover in place! Pay a relatively small amount every month or quarter and youll avoid paying out a BIG amount if theres a disaster!
Secretive high country owner offers station for sale, with skifield
Good idea (not) - then the pests and weeds will back running rampant in no time.
Can a businesses reject customers based on religious beliefs?
If the cake lady wanted to avoid a problem she could simply have used a cover story (such as pretending shell be on holiday at the time of the wedding) so at least shes honest and prepared to stand by her personal beliefs. I dont do business with people who have no manner nor those who tell lies nor anyone i suspect will be unreasonable or wont pay me. I wonder if any of those would be deemed discrimanatory?
Dotcom should not be handed over to face Trump's idea of justice
In addition to being a cheat, & a thief of intellectual property belonging to those whose skills developed it, he gained residency here through lying. And, it is patently obvious from his appearance he is going to add MEGA $$$ to the costs of our health system. Lets get shot of him pronto.
John Campbell resigns from RNZ, moves to TVNZ
Hope hes not on One News or anything else i watch. I flicked onto TV3 news about two decades ago & after experiencing his irritating presentation style for a brief moment i reverted to One and never inflicted him upon myself again!
Longtime Taranaki antiques shop passing on to a new generation
The trouble with people these days is that they have no stickability and heres another example - Ngaire tossing in the towel at a mere 90 years of age! Ive never been there or met this fine lady but have the greatest respect for her - what a wonderful example of the entreprenural spirit and hard work along with taking on the role of Mum to two grandchildren. And shes still at it - keeping her mind as sharp as a razor. Retirement at 65 sure aint for everyone. Good on her i say.
First-home buyers - and investors - look to Dunedin
Whilst feeling some sympathy with these people and others who are battling to get a house, heres a simple piece of advice: Get a house BEFORE you have kids! It seems to me that is the problem for so many people. If they got their financial house in order then theyd soon save a decent deposit on a house and be on the ladder - especially on two incomes.