Sam Phillips is probably the most famous name in Rock and Roll who never sang or played an instrument. Phillips is the man behind tiny Memphis recording label Sun Records and is widely regarded as the father of Rock and Roll. Kevin and Tanja Crouch’s book Sun King provides a fascinating insight into the live […]
Economists come under pressure from investors when their forecasts miss the mark. And justifiably so. Aust analysts CommSec have looked at the performance of economic forecasters in estimating 77 indicators over 2009. The top five forecasters over 2009 so far are UBS, Westpac, CBA, Goldman Sachs JB Were and ANZ. But the rankings change dramatically […]
A friend last week invited me around for a nice dinner accompanied by some of his Burgundy collection. It was an evening of great wine and a perfect match between food and wine.
The wine which stood out most was a 2002 Premier Cru Pommard, Domaine de Courcel Grand Clos Des Epenots. I […]
Economists come under pressure from investors when their forecasts miss the mark. And justifiably so.
Aust analysts CommSec have looked at the performance of economic forecasters in estimating 77 indicators over 2009. The top five forecasters over 2009 so far are UBS, Westpac, CBA, Goldman Sachs JB Were and ANZ. But the rankings change dramatically […]
Economists say markets predict, the job market reflects.
People ask how can the stock market be going up while the number of people in jobs is going down? Experts like Nouriel Roubini predict the recovery will be anaemic and in the US there could even be another dip into recession. But the markets say […]
Peugeot is well known for producing stylish yet practical family hatches but now it is set to rediscover sportiness by unveiling its exciting new RCZ coupe which could hit NZ roads next year.
The new RCZ is designed to take on Audi’s popular TT coupe but at a lower price. Based on the same platform […]
Experts say choosing how long to fix a mortgage or whether to fix it at all depends on how much risk you want to take, the degree of certainty you want in knowing what payments will be, and how much you can afford.
But actively managing your mortgage, and choosing the best rates for your […]
With the world’s markets still trending up, equities would look _like the place to be, but there’s still considerable doubt as to_ whether the global credit crunch has passed its worst. However there are still some decent offerings out there for investors.
Corporate bonds are finding favour. Medium dated bonds from companies with strong cash flow […]
Researchers are now agreeing you can have your health and enjoy yourself.
High living has never been as healthy as it is now as long as you do everything in moderation. Here are some not so guilty pleasures to indulge in.
Alcohol. Moderate drinking protects against heart disease and stroke. It has been found to increase […]
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