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Fire Extinguishers – worth the cost?

October 17th, 2016

I guess I am like everyone else, I never really think of what I would do in an emergency until it actually happens. Of course by then it would be too late! While there is limited preparation possible for most emergencies there are ways to ensure that you and your loved ones stay safe. For [...]

The Cost of Keeping up Appearances!

October 14th, 2016

There is a common expression about persons who endeavour to impress their neighbours called trying to ‘keep up with the Joneses”. We use this phrase to refer primarily to people who focus on appearances – especially when it comes to appearing financially secure. Unfortunately trying to keep up a certain lifestyle has derailed many budgets! [...]

How to save money by keeping your dog healthy!

October 8th, 2016

I have always had a dog in my household while growing up and it was fun. Well it was fun until they got sick, then of course, we usually tried various home remedies or took them to a vet to help them get them better. Sometimes they recovered and sometimes they didn’t but it was [...]

Are You Prepared?

September 30th, 2016

The Hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will continue until Nov. 30. It was hoped that this season would be uneventful but we have now been threatened by Hurricane Matthew which up to press time was heading towards Jamaica. Jamaica has in the past felt the impact of major hurricanes, which caused loss [...]

Do you bank online?

September 25th, 2016

One thing you have to become accustomed to if you live in Jamaica is waiting in long lines. Ironically I noticed that the lines are worse just when you need to complete your transactions quickly. Banks I know how everyone talks about waiting at government offices but I have a special distress when it comes [...]

How to choose the right investment option!

September 21st, 2016

So what do you do if you find yourself with an unexpected extra cash? At first your impulse might be to spend it but hold on a minute what else could you do? Well a smart idea is to invest that money instead of spending it right away! How will you know what investment option [...]

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