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Tips for buying Appliances

April 9th, 2012

If you are like me, often you simply purchase appliances based on brand names and/or the price tag. I learnt the hard way that there are many other things to consider when considering what type of appliance to buy. Let me share some tips with you that I picked up along the way. Guide to [...]

Hire Purchase – Beneficial or a debt trap for consumers?

December 19th, 2011

As Christmas bells start ringing it ushers the season of buying and shopping. Often consumers are flooded with images of various items they can buy now and pay for later. Companies often use attractive packages to make these deals appear irresistible and snare the unsuspecting customer. For example, one furniture company offers a ready discount [...]

7 Tips for Safe Shopping

December 14th, 2011

Although the Christmas season is traditionally associated with good cheer and well wishers, it unfortunately also has been linked to an increase in crime. The increased activity of consumers make them easy prey for those who want to steal their hard earned cash. Here are 7 tips to ensure that you remain safe during this [...]

Are you sure that you are getting a bargain?

November 30th, 2011

You know that Christmas is in the air when you see the stores start advertising reduced rates for their products. Massive sale usually translates to trying to get rid off old stock before the Christmas rush. The advertisers step up this time of year as they compete to get your attention. Sometimes the advertisement uses [...]

Black Friday (Jamaican Style)

November 26th, 2011

In America the best shopping deals are on the Friday November 25,2011 which is the day after their Thanksgiving Holiday. Of course, we are far from those shores but there are still other ways to enjoy deals and save money. First buy a copy of The Gleaner and if it is the issue published on [...]

Restaurant Week Memories

November 22nd, 2011

Well folks, Restaurant Week is over and what a delectable treat it has been! I must admit I did not get to visit as many places as I wanted but I must make special mention of Sonia’s Home style Restaurant at 17 Central Avenue in Kingston. The service was excellent and it was pleasure to [...]

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