Scotia Bank Customers to pay more to cash their cheques.

July 16th, 2013

The major goal of any bank is to make a profit. They might camouflage it in a lot of convincing promises that they are looking out for consumers but the truth is banks need to make money. So how do banks make their money?

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Will you buy the new Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel?

July 14th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer It’s a fact that escalating gas prices have several consumers seeing ‘red’. The fuel also seems to be gone as soon as you fill up your tank causing more frustration. Many of the emissions caused by vehicles are

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How does the dollar’s slide affect consumers?

July 10th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Once upon a time not so long ago, five Jamaican dollars could buy one American dollar. Of course, American dollars were not in an abundant supply but the possibility existed that if you could find them then you

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7 Minutes or it’s Free – My suggestions on improving Customer Wait Times.

July 8th, 2013

I am a very active person so the worst punishment for me is to stand for long periods in a line. So when I have to do any transactions that involve long wait times, I plan ahead. In fact, I have seen people look

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Sizzling Summer Deals

July 4th, 2013

If anyone is in doubt that summer is here the intense heat we are currently experiencing is certainly an indication. The ‘heat’ is on in various ways as expenses turn the heat on consumers’ pockets. Although consumers are faced with a number of expenses

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New Toll Charges hit Jamaican Consumers hard!

July 3rd, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer A few years ago, before the advent of toll roads, Jamaican drivers complained about their lack of options as there were limited travel routes. The lack of infrastructure was a problem as everyone grumbled about the long wait

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