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Bags for sale – Would you pay for extra plastic bags?

July 22nd, 2014

My pet peeve is when I go to the supermarket and the packers at the checkout counter place my goods in one bag so that by the time I get to the car the bags are hardly able to hold its contents. It seems that this is a frequent practice as several stores are cutting [...]

The Cost of Water

July 19th, 2014

Jamaicans are very resourceful so it was no surprise that the recent drought has created business ‘opportunities’. Several enterprising citizens have been fortunate enough to have stored water while others are languishing without the precious commodity. So what has been the solution? Water for sale of course! I have seen an increase in the sales [...]

Tips for surviving back to school fees!(Part 1)

July 16th, 2014

Many persons were ecstatic when they found out that their child had been placed in a traditional high school of their choice after taking GSAT (grade six achievement test). The exam is designed to be used as a determining factor in deciding where the child will complete his secondary education. School Costs The joy however [...]

Travel Tips for Consumers!

July 12th, 2014

This time of year signals the start of vacation season. Schools have closed their doors for two months and those persons who saved up their vacation time find that they have two weeks of freedom. Those who are smart savers might have even managed to put aside enough funds that will allow them to splurge [...]

Summer Deals!

July 8th, 2014

It’s not easy to find the perfect outfit, only to have to walk away because of the price. Consumers face numerous challenges as they have to decide between purchasing vital items or getting something they would like but don’t really need. It is especially frustrating to get quality clothing for a fair price. This summer [...]

Consumer faced with Water Restrictions!

July 5th, 2014

The summer heat is definitely in full swing. Anyone who has to be outside for any length of time has suffered from the intense heat. To make matters worse, the level of rainfall is well below expectations so we have to contend with heat and dry conditions. The situation has become very serious as stringent [...]

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