Personal Budgeting during COVID- 19
There may be many challenges and anxieties being faced by individuals as a direct result of the COVID- 19 Pandemic. Here are a few tips to assist with managing your budget.
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Beep! Beep! Get Empowered for that New Car Swag
Buying a new vehicle is usually an exciting time. Whether you’re upgrading to a newer model or becoming a car owner for the first time, it’s a big deal. Enjoy it! Just be sure you’re armed with all the info you need to make smart decisions. That’s where we come in.
Save now for a brighter future
So, you’re a tertiary-level student about to take on the rigours of study in a whole new school year. This, plus the other demands of life including family and friends are perhaps the most pressing concerns you have right now. That’s cool, and you’ll get through all of it like a champ. Don’t forget, though, …
Celebrate Your Minipendence!
There is nothing as exhilarating as seeing the proof of your hard work! You’ve been having more Ramen dinners than may be deemed healthy and you’re fattening those saving and investments accounts so you can make your dream of Financial Independence a reality. It’s awesome that you’ve decided to take this huge step to making …
There’s a bit of Matthew in us all
Matthew’s story is in many ways the story of all of us. Each person’s journey through life will be different, and our visions of financial independence are as unique as our fingerprints. But, there are some things we all have in common – we all want the best for our families, our businesses or the …
Why Your Financial Independence Matters to Us
Although financial independence can be defined in a thousand different ways, it boils down to controlling your finances, rather than your finances controlling you. Yes! We’ve heard your hopes of throwing your bills into the nearest river and your tales of dread at the checkout line. And no, we won’t tell you it’s going to be …
Money Lessons I Learned From Mom
Mothers are miracle workers, teachers, chefs, nurses, and so much more. But did you realize that your mom is also a financial adviser? We often don’t like the advice when we get it but more often than not, it does come in handy. They are usually buried deep within us until we’re all grown up and …
6 Steps to Raising Financially Savvy Kids
What age did you get the ‘money-talk’ from your parents? Did you have one at all? I’m that stage in life when you start to mumble your age and develop an obsession with sunblock, but I’m still waiting on one from mine. As for my colleagues, a quick office poll revealed that, 75% of us …
VM Wealth – Supporting Jamaica’s SMEs
It was impressive to see 23 local brands representing a variety of food-industry Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at the recent Jamaica Observer Food Awards. Proudly displaying everything from pastries and preserves to sauces and seasonings, and even a curried goat burger! It was a tasty spread of no mean proportions, but for those who …
We’re here for a Nation of Savers
Raise your hand if you get excited at the sight of packages taped together with 2-for-1 tape or if you countdown to sales. Say ‘I’ if your toolkit is stocked with glue, nails and tape ready to repair rather than buy new. Shout ‘hear-hear’ if you have bottles turned top-side-down in your refrigerator or a toothpaste …
