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Delivery options – Navigating the shipping world!

December 19th, 2020

If you want to send and receive packages overseas what do you need to know? Well the first order of business if you are shipping overseas is to determine your budget and how quickly you need the item delivered. Shipping Options There are various companies in Jamaica that offer shipping services overseas and the cost [...]

Making financial goals that are attainable!

November 16th, 2020

What if you asked someone what were his or her financial goals and the response was to describe a dream to own a three storey house in the hills, complete with its own helipad, private heated pool and a five car garage? Would you regard that person as having unrealistic goals? Well it depends on [...]

How to enjoy your ‘staycation’!

October 27th, 2020

Many of us had to suddenly change our travel plans this year. Instead of hopping a plane and heading off to a foreign location, hanging out at our many fun spots or just going to endless parties, many Jamaicans have been forced to stay home due to travel restrictions imposed because of the Covid19 pandemic. [...]

Getting ahead of the game – how to ensure financial stability!

September 26th, 2020

Recent events in the world have certainly taught me an important financial lesson. That lesson is: ‘always prepare for the unexpected.’ Of course, that is not always so easy to do when the paycheque seems to shrink or disappear altogether despite all our best efforts. What about those who are self-employed? It might be even [...]

Car maintenance on a budget!

July 13th, 2020

Do you own a car? Then you know all about the headaches they can cause when they need repairs. Often it feels as if the car is just a big pit where your money falls in every month. Our roads don’t make it easier either, as some potholes seem engineered to destroy your front end. [...]

How to plan for financial emergencies!

June 4th, 2020

It can happen suddenly. One minute you are in a comfortable job able to pay all your expenses, the next minute you are unemployed. Others might suddenly get sick and be faced with hefty medical bills. Their recovery might also limit their ability to provide for their families. The financial impact of the Covid pandemic [...]

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