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How Consumers can save on Back to School Costs

August 3rd, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I know it might seem to be too early to consider this but the strain consumers feel when preparing for the new school year can be alleviated. The most stressful thing for consumers at this time besides paying those auxiliary fees is purchasing the books on the book [...]

Book Bargains!

December 19th, 2011

Do you have a child who is preparing to enter high school? Then prepare to spend money on uniform, school fees, shoes and most of all books. The cost of most textbooks for high school students is climbing above the reach of a lot of parents. So what can be done about the high cost of [...]

Slide into School with Ease!

September 6th, 2010

As promised I am sharing some tips so you can save on back to school costs. * Start saving early (I know this is hard but it pays off in the long run) *Check relatives and friends for second hand books. (Ask teachers to select the books that will be used for first term) *Discuss with [...]

Back To School Blues!

August 24th, 2010

BOOKS! BOOKS! copyright 2010 Teri Ann Paisley Well it’s that time again! The time all parents dread and some children look forward to with delight. Schools all across the island open its doors to welcome the young minds eager to enjoy all that it offers. So why are parents not excited at this time [...]

The School Squeeze

July 25th, 2010

After the dust settled, parents of students who passed the GSAT exams for prestigious high schools faced a new problem. Many high schools have mandatory summer school for their new students. To make matters worse, they also added hefty registration costs. Parents were ‘up in arms’ when they were told they had to pay these [...]

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