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Is prepaid electricity the wave of the future?

June 6th, 2016

As summer rolls around and the ever present heat hangs over us like an angry cloud, I look longingly at the air conditioning unit installed in my bedroom. The thought of being cool is countered against the increase in my electricity bill if I turn on the air conditioning unit for the entire night. Of [...]

Are you blown away? Hurricane season begins!

June 2nd, 2016

It’s that time again! Well for some it’s a time to begin to worry and start counting how much money they will have to spend. June 1 is the official start to the hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October, [...]

Do you shop in groups?

May 28th, 2016

We are all social beings and Jamaicans have always enjoyed the company of their friends and family. I am sure many people can relate to the fact that they enjoy spending time with their friends especially on shopping trips. Of course, there is always the exception to the rule. Although I enjoy shopping with friends [...]

Water – measured to the last drop!

May 26th, 2016

Do you have one of those new water meters? I recently had one installed at my home. I wondered at first if I should be upset about this new development. Digital Meters Progress is never easy especially in its beginning phrases. My old meter worked just fine so I wondered why I needed a new [...]

Budget Friendly Cleaning Ideas!

May 20th, 2016

Recently I helped my friend move into her new apartment. She is a very organized person so the actual process of moving was a hassle free experience. I watched in awe as every thing was given a place as it was clearly labelled. Of course everywhere needed to be clean and here too she had [...]

Money Saving Tips when travelling!

May 15th, 2016

Summer is right around the corner and for a lot of people, that means vacation time! Vacations can be fun and relaxing but they can also be stressful if not planned properly. We usually plan for the big items, such as airfare, hotel and car rental fees. However, we often forget to budget for other [...]

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