Who Says You Can’t See Kingston Jamaica like a Tourist – Day 1: Port Royal
We took a late Air Jamaica flight to Kingston. It was the flight that everyone always complaint of being late. Well the flight arrived on time. In fact we got in early and had to call to say we were at the airport. This is the second time we took Air Jamaica this year and […]
Time is of the Essence!
One of the realities of our current economic climate is that we are now forced to do more with fewer resources at our disposal. While our income loses value every month, our expenses grow almost exponentially. Layoffs and job work-hour cuts are reducing the size of the workforce, yet employees are being asked to produce […]
More Money Lessons from the Animal Kingdom
A few months ago, I discussed the habits of some ordinary animals, noting that they had many positive lessons to teach us about being smart with money. From the lowly ant to the powerful racehorse, these creatures demonstrate determination and dedication in achieving their goals. For the most part, the members of the animal kingdom […]
Money Milestones
Recently, a client asked me if I thought that she had achieved all the appropriate financial targets for her age. Like a concerned parent eagerly checking for the age-specific developmental achievements of a child, she was trying to assess if she had attained the money milestones that would indicate that she was on the right […]
Developing Financial Literacy in Jamaica
Over the past eight years, I have been actively involved in writing, training and coaching on topics relating to financial education. Through interaction with thousands of Jamaicans from all walks of life, I have realised that the number one problem that prevents most people from achieving their financial goals is their lack of understanding of […]
Jamaicans.com Callathon
We live in a world of catch phrases and jingles. Who on the island has not heard ‘zim zimmer, who have the keys to mi bimmer’ and who has not felt the warm feelings it brings about? Well, in the world at large, two other jingles are internationally recognized; ‘reach out and touch’ used by […]
