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Have you made a Financial Plan?

October 10th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer While having a conversation with a group of forty year olds, the main concern that was expressed was how they would be able to cope with the financial strain as they aged. Certainly no one in that group looked forward to facing old age in this economic environment. [...]

Do you know how to negotiate for a lower price?

October 3rd, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer It happens all the time, you see an item in a store you really want to buy but the price tag is above your price range so you walk away disappointed. It is hard during these difficult financial times to find the extra cash you need to buy [...]

Good Sales Gimmick or Harassment?

October 1st, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I love the idea of forming good relationships between consumers and retailers. It is important that consumers feel as if their business is valued as they will be more inclined to visit stores when they are remembered and given special attention. In this strained financial environment, keeping your [...]

Lower Gas Prices – Will the trend continue?

September 29th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer One of my biggest challenges is figuring out how to fill up my car’s gas tank without killing my pocket. Often I don’t succeed and drive away with either a big dent in my funds or a small amount of gas. It’s a simple thing really just fill [...]

How to be Debt free in one year! (Part 1)

September 25th, 2013

In the modern world of technology it seems as if everything is done online and consumers are lulled into a false sense of complacency into not making note of how much they are spending. Consumers are able to with a swipe of their card purchase anything they desire up to their credit limit of course. [...]

Is there Light at the end of the Tunnel for Consumers?

September 20th, 2013

I am diligently following in The Gleaner an emerging news story about a contract awarded to Azurest Cambridge Power by the Office of Utilities Regulation. According to the article, ‘A consortium of five firms will combine under the umbrella of Azurest Cambridge Power to construct the US$690-million 360-megawatt barge-mounted power plant, which will supply half [...]

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