What are your best loan options?

November 6th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Anybody who knows me, knows that I hate borrowing money. I would rather do without whatever it is that I want to buy or save for it over a period of time than be in someone’s debt. I suppose that way of thinking was passed down from my [...]

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Consumers eagerly anticipate activities of November (Food Month)

October 31st, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Okay I have a confession to make. I love food. No it’s not as simple as that, I really can’t pass up on any opportunity to sample my favourite treats. This love affair I have with food has put many dents in my pocket and has led to [...]

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Do you buy genuine or counterfeit products?

October 30th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer There is a vibrant industry in Jamaica that targets those who have limited funds but want to buy expensive products. Often consumers flock these ‘cheaper’ options without considering the full impact of their actions. It is very unfortunate that in order to offer their customers a reduced price, [...]

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Shopping for formal wear!

October 25th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer It’s that time again! Graduation balls, prize giving ceremonies and other holiday parties are right around the corner. At these functions formal wear is usually required. However, it might be very challenging to find the right outfit for the occasion if you have limited funds available. In fact, [...]

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How to be Debt free in one year (part 2)

October 23rd, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer ‘Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul’, is a Jamaican expression that suggests a person is borrowing from one person to pay another person a debt that he owes. I personally know of many persons who pay off one debt only to incur another and so their cycle of [...]

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Water Woes – Increase by N.W.C. hit consumers!

October 12th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Although we live on an island surrounded by water, we always seem to be in a constant struggle to give everyone an adequate supply of the precious commodity. The abundance of rainfall we experience does nothing to relieve our problems. I remember once after a heavy downpour that [...]

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