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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 [...]

Health Care – How can we afford it?

February 4th, 2019

How often have we heard someone say: “I can’t afford to get sick?” Well since we don’t get to choose when we get sick, often when we are faced with serious health issues it is just a matter of finding the funds to pay for it all. How much does it cost to be sick? [...]

Education costs

October 30th, 2018

Do you have children? Well even if you don’t have children of your own I am sure that you are aware that there are several costs associated with raising children. You might think of the obvious cost of food, clothing and any medical attention that they might need but one of the major challenges that [...]

Party Planning on a budget!

October 1st, 2018

Often party plans can get shelved when consumers are faced with huge costs. So what can you do when you want to plan a party but your budget is not up to the task? Don’t worry I can give you tips on how to plan a fabulous party with limited resources. Budget The first thing [...]

Pet Care – How to Afford Pet Care!

September 22nd, 2018

I love the idea of getting a new pet for my home. The ever present problem of course is to get a pet that I can afford. The initial purchase cost of the pet is a factor but I also need a pet that is low maintenance so that I am not saddled with extra [...]

Medical costs – are you prepared?

July 19th, 2018

No one likes to be sick. Some persons can’t bear the idea of being in a hospital. In fact I have friends who hate hospitals so badly that they refuse to go to a hospital even if to visit a close relative or friend. Health Care System The public health care system in Jamaica is [...]

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