The importance of paying off your credit card.
Given that interest rates have been increasing and are very likely to continue increasing for at least the rest of the year, I want to ensure that all my money team is financially well off. So let’s talk about credit cards. You know I got you! So let’s get into it. Credit cards can be […]
Should Investors expect another Roller Coaster Ride in the Stock Market?
Publicly traded real estate company, Kingston Properties Limited (KPREIT), has announced that it will be offering new shares to investors through an Additional Public Offer (APO). The APO will see KPREIT, which currently trades on the Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, issue a new set of corporate shares to the public. With its […]
How to have a healthy financial life
April is financial literacy month and I wanted to ensure that all my money team is financially well off. You know I got you! So let’s get into it. We try to eat right, get exercise, take our vitamins and drink lots of water to keep our bodies healthy and build our immune system. What […]
Are April Stock Market Gains On The Horizon?
Following a 3.6% rise in the United States Stock Market in March, the month of April could promise numerous gains for stock investors as the market begins its rebound from a less than favourable start to the year. The positive turnaround means that the S&P 500 has been able to successfully recover more than half […]
How much Money Do you need to be Financially Free?
You’ve probably heard the term ‘Financially Free’ before, but what does it really mean? Financially Freedom occurs when you can comfortably meet monthly bills and have some excess for wants. When you are no longer dependent on your salary, you are financially free. Can’t imagine not being dependent on your salary? It sure does sound far-fetched, […]
Amazon Making Big Moves with Stock Split and share buyback
American multinational technology company is again looking to increase shareholder value via stock buyback and stock split initiative. On Wednesday the company announced that it has received approval from its Board of Directors to move ahead with a $10 billion buyback of the Company’s common stock. A share buyback refers to the repurchasing of shares […]
Investing while in debt
Debt is no fun, no one likes to owe money. However, debt is sometimes essential for us to progress and achieve our goals. The big question is should I pay- off my debt before I invest? How do I invest when I owe so much money? It feels like all my money goes to paying […]
GIRL, GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT!
Women, who have been hanging on the sidelines with their personal finances, are now getting ready to jump in, and it’s about time! We may be in 2022, but the global gender pay gap persists. Research shows that women, on average, earn 23 per cent less than their male counterparts for the same work. Until […]
Here’s why Putin won’t win
No one knows how Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine will play out (or as people say “what his endgame is”) but one thing’s for sure — predicting his next move and any subsequent impact on the global economy is a fool’s errand. Before I get into that though, and forgive me for being obvious, but […]
Build your Money Knowledge
What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange, such as the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) or the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is a place/market where persons connect to buy or sell financial instruments such as stocks, commodities, and bonds. Stocks in a company can only be bought or sold on the exchange after the […]