As I walked down Constant Spring Road, bright red signs caught my eye as they fluttered in almost every store window. The signs proclaimed that discounts were available, some of them even boasted a 60% discount while others advertised a modest 10%-20% on selected items. Some of the stores which advertised a 20% discount were [...]
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Have you ever received money in your mailbox and all you did to deserve it was to simply shop? Well I can’t tell how many times those extra funds have come just in time to fill any gaps in my budget. The amount of money received might be negligible but it certainly helps especially in [...]
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I watched a movie a few years ago that I really liked. I don’t remember the name of it but it was about a little boy who decided that if he did a good deed and could encourage others to do likewise he could change the world. It might sound as if the plot of [...]
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It is a pain to buy gifts for the simple reason that I never know what to buy. On the rare occasion when I do know what I want, the funds are not available to purchase it so I leave the store empty handed and frustrated. “It’s the thought that counts.” Often people use that [...]
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Are you a first time home owner? If so then welcome to the wonderful world of taxation. Property Tax is commonly referred to as Land Tax and is levied on a person in possession of land such as the owner, occupier or mortgagee. This type of tax is due April 1 of every year. Payment [...]
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Jamaica has changed in recent years. There is a fast paced quality of life that has been introduced especially in urban areas. People rush to and from their high pressure jobs and of course this frantic pace has affected how some families enjoy mealtimes. In many cases children are fed a diet high in fat [...]
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