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This Easter, many around the world will be hunting for eggs, gifting eggs, and eating lots of chocolate and candied eggs, but have you given thought to your nest egg for retirement? The sooner you start saving, the more money you will accumulate. Here are four tips to help you grow your nest egg for the years to come. 1. Set Clear Short, Medium and Long-Term Goals An important part of any strategy to save, is to have very clear […]
Your aim should be to diversify your investments. Consider creating your own virtual mutual fund by investing in a handful of companies you know, trust, and perha ps even use in your day-to-day life. Stay current with your investments and remain in tune with overall market conditions. Know what is happening to the companies you invest in. Be wary of monthly, or transactional fees. Be cognisant of what you are paying for and what you are getting for it. And remember […]
On March 12, 2018, the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing its membership and commitment to the National Financial Education Committee (Committee). The MOU was signed between the Office of the Financial Services Ombudsman/ National Financial Literacy Programme (OFSO/NFLP), and the stakeholders of the National Financial Education Committee (Committee), of which the TTSEC is a member. This Committee is established to develop a national strategy for financial education across Trinidad and […]
IWD 2018 International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. It is a global day that highlights and encourages the celebration of the social, economic, political and cultural achievements of women the world over. This year the theme for International Women’s Day is “Press for Progress”. There is a strong global momentum striving for gender parity following the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report findings telling us that gender parity is over 200 years away. Two […]