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January 9th, 2013

As I sit in my car in a long line of early morning traffic, I realize that the increase of cars on the road is a sign that the holidays are officially over and school is in full force. For many parents the restart of school is a time to squeeze money out of an [...]

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Setting achievable financial goals for 2013

January 4th, 2013

It’s that time of year again. It’s the time when the festivities are over and reality finally sets in as you consider all the bills you have to pay. After any spending spree there is always the realization that perhaps you spent a bit too much and now the worry begins as you try to [...]

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Innovative Juice Bar opens in Loshusan Supermarket.

January 2nd, 2013

Okay I have officially seen it all! Going to the supermarket is usually a humdrum experience, you simply purchase your items sigh over the prices and leave. So imagine my delight when I visited the Loshusan supermarket on 29 East Kings House Road in Kingston and turned the corner to see an unusual sight. There [...]

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Consumers to prepare for Fare Increases in the New Year!

December 31st, 2012

Warm wishes for the holiday are being given by everyone but I wonder if they will feel the same when increases come on stream next year.Yes it’s a scary thought that more increases are being promised in the new year.This time the increase targets the most vulnerable, those who have to rely on public transportation. [...]

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Courts Offer Consumers new Optical services!

December 31st, 2012

When I heard of Courts opening a new store on Constant Spring Road, I must admit I was not that excited. After all, if you already know what they offer you are less likely to be impressed. However, I certainly was surprised when I walked into the new branch on Constant Spring Road. The layout [...]

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CARD SCAMMERS – How can you safeguard yourself?

December 20th, 2012

It’s everyone’s worse nightmare. You placed your card inside the ATM machine in order to withdraw some money from your account and the screen reads, ‘You have exceeded your limit of available funds’. In total disbelief you stare at the words because you know that you have just deposited money and if you didn’t take [...]

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