Spirit Airlines Shuts Down
Spirit Airlines has shut down overnight. Flights are canceled. Travelers are stranded. Thousands of employees are suddenly out of work. This wasn’t random. Rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war pushed expenses higher, while long-standing financial issues left the airline with no room to absorb the shock. When both hit at once, the business […]
Airbnb to Face New Taxes in Jamaica
Jamaica is about to tax Airbnb-style rentals. Starting April 1, 2027, the government will apply General Consumption Tax (GCT) to short-term rentals like Airbnb. At the same time, GCT on tourism activities will increase from 10% to 15%. This is a big shift for a fast-growing industry that has generated billions for local property owners. […]
Amazon Adds New Surcharge as Fuel and Shipping Costs Surge
Amazon is raising fees again — and this time, it’s a clear signal that higher global costs are about to hit everyday spending. The company will add a 3.5% surcharge to sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service, pointing to rising fuel and logistics costs as the reason. Behind that explanation is a bigger […]
Gas Prices Surge Past $4 in the U.S., Hitting a Four-Year High
Gas prices are back above $4 and it’s a warning sign most people are underestimating. This isn’t just about what you pay at the pump. It’s a signal that a new wave of higher costs is already moving through the global economy and it will show up in your everyday spending. The driver is simple: […]
Trump Says Cap Credit Card Rates at 10%
Trump says credit card companies have been “abusing” Americans. With average interest rates hovering around 22% — near record highs — he’s calling for a hard cap of 10%. If that ever became law, it would cut borrowing costs by more than half for millions of people carrying balances. Five years ago, the average credit […]
Woodcats International IPO Opens: Could This Be Jamaica’s Next Junior Market Winner?
A quiet but important IPO is landing on the Jamaican stock market, and it’s not the usual hype story. Woodcats International Limited, a long-standing local manufacturer, is offering shares to the public at J$0.90 each, with applications opening February 2 and closing February 20, 2026. For as little as J$900, everyday Jamaicans can now buy […]
TikTok Secures Its U.S. Future, Locking In Millions of Creator Incomes
The long fight over TikTok’s future in the U.S. is finally over. A new, mostly American-owned joint venture has officially taken control of TikTok’s U.S. operations, just ahead of the deadline set by Donald Trump. The deal was designed to keep the app online while easing U.S. national-security concerns about its Chinese parent, ByteDance. Under […]
From Superwoman to Financial Freedom: How to Secure Your Future Without Juggling It All
As women, we often find ourselves juggling countless responsibilities, from managing our homes to excelling in our careers, all while nurturing our families. It’s a constant juggling act, trying to achieve the most with the least amount of resources. Personally, as a mom and business owner most days I go between feeling like a superwoman […]
Discover the Secret to True Wealth: It’s Not Just About Money!
People often equate their net worth solely with the amount of money they have in their bank accounts or investment portfolios. But as someone who’s been navigating the finance sector for years, I’ve come to realize that true wealth goes beyond just the digits on a balance sheet. Lasting net worth comes only when you […]
Diversifying Your Wealth
While investing is the way to grow and sustain wealth, many people are still afraid to invest because they think they’ll be setting themselves up to lose all their money. Losing all your money with investing is almost next to impossible. Though investing is not without its risk, the truth is if you are smart […]