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How to avoid bad debts!

August 5th, 2018

Do you owe any money? If you respond no to that question, that’s great but if you have debts don’t worry there is light at the end of the tunnel. The worst part about owing money though is that when the bills come they seem to come all at once. Effect of debt If you [...]

Consumers who don’t pay their debts!

February 17th, 2018

I have always paid my bills on time and in full. It’s not always been easy to do and sometimes I avoid doing something if I know it will mean asking for help to pay for it. Unfortunately not everyone feels the same and there are a number of persons who owe constantly. Options For [...]

Should you take a loan?

November 9th, 2016

I hate taking out loans. If you are like me it feels as if you are living under a dangling sword which might fall at any time. Of course you might be offered a loan but is it always in your best interests to take one? Personal loans, also known as unsecured loans, can help [...]

New year – old problems?

January 2nd, 2014

I remember when the year 2000 was greatly anticipated. There were many extreme theories that were being circulated which resulted in some persons going on shopping sprees. They decided that since they were not sure what would happen at the stroke of midnight then they could shop without worrying about the future. Of course the [...]

‘Blood From Stone’

September 15th, 2010

I have always heard the expression ‘you can’t get blood from stone’. Recently it has been used to describe the Government stance on its inability to pay outstanding amounts to the country’s public sector workers. So when the announcement was made that the nurses will be paid, I wondered if we the consumers will suffer. The [...]