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7 Subconscious Financial Drivers to Avoid
“I am in need of help to urgently re-engineer my finances!” was the WhatsApp message I got from a frustrated stranger, Everett, at 5:05 a.m. With a whopping $286,000 monthly, going towards eight (8) loan repayments, not including his mortgage, Everett was left experiencing sleepless nights trying to find an escape out of the cycle of debt. Like Everett, do you need to revamp, re-engineer, recharge or restructure your finances?
Retirement Planning for Women
Women generally live longer than men – on average by six to eight years. This difference is partly due to an inherent biological advantage for the female, but it also reflects behavioural differences between men and women, according to World Health Organization (WHO). This statistic rings true for Jamaica, where women have a life expectancy of approximately 76 years when compared to their male counterparts of 73 years. As a result of the longer life expectancy for women, they will typically receive a lower monthly pension payment compared to men, notwithstanding contributing at a similar rate of contribution to a pension arrangement.
Essential Tips When Planning for Retirement
1 When should I start planning for my retirement?
Recovering Your Finances
- With so many people right now in financial difficulty on account of Covid 19 what can they do to start taking control of their finances dur