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How to shop without breaking your budget!

November 11th, 2015

I simply adore shopping. There is a certain thrill to see something on the shelf that you always wanted to own. It is an almost magical quality to be able to purchase that item and then feel a brief surge of happiness. Of course, I usually come crashing to earth after I see my bill. [...]

Do you take the Toll Roads?

November 7th, 2015

I like to think of it as the bad old days. Back then motorists would drive on rugged roads for hours often being stuck in traffic as you went on your journey out of town. Fast forward a few years and we are all digging in our pockets to travel on roads with a smooth [...]

Are ‘Partner’ Savings Plans better than traditional ways of saving?

November 2nd, 2015

Do you have a bank account? A number of people do not have bank accounts. They save their money by using informal savings plans which give them the financial flexibility that works for them. Partner Plans One popular informal savings plan in Jamaica is called a ”partner plan’. This fund involves members who are [...]

Be Careful when using A.T.M’s!

October 29th, 2015

The ease of getting cash without joining long lines inside the bank has always been the biggest lure of using an Automated Teller Machine (A.T.M). The machine dispenses money inside a safe cubicle which usually has a lock and metal chain. Consumers know that there is always a risk of being robbed as they exit [...]

Restaurant Week Preparations Are in Full Swing!

October 25th, 2015

Do you have a calendar nearby? Well mark down this date, November 13-21, 2015! That is the date slated for Restaurant Week 2015. Over 75 participating restaurants will open their doors so consumers can enjoy their gastronomical delights at a reduced cost! Restaurant Week Offerings! As usual there will be specials offered at lunch and [...]

Should we ban Styrofoam?

October 22nd, 2015

I am sure you have received a box lunch or cup of soup in a Styrofoam container. There are easily accessible all over the island and several restaurants offer take out using the popular white containers. What is Styrofoam? Styrofoam is made from polystyrene. Polystyrene is a petroleum-based plastic. It gained popularity because it is [...]

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