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Children and budget planning- a good mix!

October 21st, 2018

I am sure that you have seen children shopping with their parents and begging them to buy items. Often the parents react with either mild or severe annoyance to their child’s request. Parents often give very little explanation to their children but the message that the child hears is that there is no money to [...]

Goodbye plastic!

October 12th, 2018

If you have ever gone to the supermarket then you are familiar with the sight of endless plastic bags. Sometimes the bags are doubled as they can hardly accommodate the groceries. There is hardly any Jamaican home that does not have a ‘stash’ of these plastic bags. Where do these bags usually end up? In [...]

Party Planning on a budget!

October 1st, 2018

Often party plans can get shelved when consumers are faced with huge costs. So what can you do when you want to plan a party but your budget is not up to the task? Don’t worry I can give you tips on how to plan a fabulous party with limited resources. Budget The first thing [...]

Home Decor on a budget!

September 25th, 2018

Have you ever seen those beautiful hotel rooms or seen one between the pages of a magazine and wondered how you could afford it? Well it is possible to have your house looking good on a budget! Decor options The best factor to consider when deciding on decor is to check what works for your [...]

Pet Care – How to Afford Pet Care!

September 22nd, 2018

I love the idea of getting a new pet for my home. The ever present problem of course is to get a pet that I can afford. The initial purchase cost of the pet is a factor but I also need a pet that is low maintenance so that I am not saddled with extra [...]

12 Secrets to a happy financial future!

September 15th, 2018

Some people seem to have it all figured out. They don’t have a lot of debt nor do they seem to struggle from pay cheque to pay cheque. They are able to save and meet their needs and they meet all their financial goals. Do persons like those really exist? Well whereas there is no [...]

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