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Do consumers really benefit from ‘Black Friday’ in Jamaica?

November 29th, 2014

I had eagerly awaited the much advertised, ‘Black Friday’ sales. Even though we are really copying our American counterparts, I was still excited to see what would be on the table this year. Since I was in the middle of a home renovation, my first stop was the home improvement stores. Some of the stores [...]

How to save when buying gifts!

November 25th, 2014

The best thing about shopping for gifts, is the thought of how the person receiving the gift will respond. The worst thing though about buying gifts, is that the funds are often not enough to purchase the desired gift. Of course with proper planning, a budget and saving plan can alleviate some problems but the [...]

Be safe while shopping!

November 22nd, 2014

During a busy shopping session, I was accosted by a man who claimed to have been ‘watching’ my car and who demanded payment. I was nervous but I firmly told him I had no spare change then promised faithfully to return and pay on my next visit. Although he was clearly unhappy he allowed me [...]

Natural Juices – a healthy alternative!

November 19th, 2014

I have tried a variety of juices both natural and artificial. With the exception of water, a cold glass of juice is without question the best way to cool down after a long hot day. I even invested in a quality food processor so that I could make my own juice. Of course with my [...]

Save as you spend!

November 15th, 2014

We are fast approaching the ‘silly season’,where consumers are besieged with the constant demand to ‘shop til they drop’. The truth is that even if there are bargains, there is no guarantee that the same item could not have been bought somewhere else at a cheaper price. The only way to ensure that you are [...]

Shoppers to converge on plazas for exciting deals!

November 13th, 2014

Ironically, at this time of the year instead of enjoying the discounts offered at various stores, I am usually trying to save my money so that I don’t start the new year with any debts. Of course, this does not mean that I don’t appreciate the sales when I see them advertised. Although there is [...]

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