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Penny Wise Pound Foolish – How to ensure that you are saving money!

August 5th, 2012

The use of the word ‘sale’ by any business is the single most powerful word in the consumer vocabulary. Many businesses are taking advantage of the celebrations of Jamaica’s independence by encouraging shoppers to take advantage of reduced prices. Are these sales a genuine bargain or just a cleverly designed marketing ploy to sell more [...]

The Price of Summer

July 24th, 2012

For many parents there is the ever present question, ‘How do I afford to feed the kids when they are home for summer?’ The cost of caring for children increases as being at home means they consume more food and beverages than if they were at school. Faced with rising grocery bills, many parents in [...]

Jamaica celebrates 50 years but can consumers celebrate?

June 13th, 2012

On August 6, 1962, Jamaica celebrated a momentous occasion as they stepped away from the shadow of the British regime and established an independent nation. There was a heightened sense of liberation and hope for the future of this new nation. There were ideals that highlighted the innovative and creative spirit of a strong people. [...]

Budget cuts send consumers bleeding!

June 3rd, 2012

Okay first I was resigned to pay more because of the measures announced in the new budget. It seemed we were all going to face rough times but we were forging ahead with a plan. It may have not been a plan I liked with but it was a plan that seemed to have been [...]

How will the new tax measures affect you?

May 27th, 2012

There are two constants in life, death and taxes. So even if you are able to avoid one usually you are hit with the other. The recent budget presentations were avidly watched on television screens and listened to on radios across the island. Of special interest was the feeling of many that the private sector [...]

Stay Local! Support Jamaican attractions!

May 11th, 2012

As I have stated before on this blog it is very important to support our national brand. One of the many things that make Jamaica distinctive is its unbelievable natural attractions. There is no doubt that some Jamaicans have a vague idea of what is offered but not many have explored staying local as an [...]

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