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7 things you should bear in mind when buying a car!

October 25th, 2020

So you have decided that you have had enough of public transportation and you want to buy a car. What should be your next steps? Well it is important that you examine your circumstances carefully and make a determination if this is a need or a want. If you really want to purchase a car, [...]

Every little bit helps!

November 4th, 2019

As a young child going to primary school I never had any extra money so I was always shocked that despite receiving the same amount of money, my sister always had extra cash. I wondered why I was always broke! Well it wasn’t a secret after all, I simply always spent every cent I had [...]

Live Debt free!

June 24th, 2019

How much do you owe? Often this is a sore subject with many consumer. Some owe so much money it makes them unhappy to hear any information about the topic while others feel that owing is a normal part of life and they have no issues with their situation. There is of course a small [...]

Preparing for College – Can I afford it?

April 29th, 2018

The question every parent dreads is – ‘Mom, Dad I need some money.’ Of course if you are a parent then you are going to hear this quite often and it is important to have a response to that request. At times parents feel frustrated when they can’t find the money to meet the needs [...]

Are you planning for your child’s financial future?

September 26th, 2017

When you grow up what career do you want to have? That is a familiar but annoying question that persons often ask persons as they make preparations to leave school. The question they should be asking is: Have you made a financial plan for the future? Often young persons leave high school with no idea [...]

Home Sweet Home – Finding the perfect home!

February 23rd, 2016

Do you own your own home? For a lot of Jamaicans, owning their own home seems like a dream. However, there are many options that prospective home buyers can consider. The National Housing Trust The National Housing Trust (N.H.T) provides access to funds for both employed and self-employed Jamaicans. Even if you are not employed [...]

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