Stories by Oran Hall

QUESTION: I am interested in buying stocks on the stock market. However, I am not so knowledgeable about doing so. May I have some assistance please?T. Hall...

Q: I am a recent graduate of the University of the West Indies, Mona. I was probing the internet to discover suitable investment options, and I stumbled upon a Gleaner article in which you gave investment advice to a university graduate. I, too, am...

QUESTION: I currently have a mortgage which incorporates an NHT portion with one of the building societies. I am now interested in selling this property and buying another somewhere else. If I sell this, can I get any NHT assistance with the next...

Q: I am an average working Jamaican who would like to take my earnings to the next level, but I have very little financial intelligence on how to invest. I have some extra cash that I put away each month but just putting my money in a savings...

QUESTION: I have been looking for a mentor in Jamaica to educate or guide me in investing, but all the financial advisers and people I spoke to in regards to investing were seeking to promote their respective company's products. That would not be...

Estate planning is far more than arranging for the transfer of assets after death. It is a lifelong process which includes acquiring, using and preserving assets and arranging to transfer them during life or after death in the most effective way.A...

QUESTION: I would like to know the requirements for applying for a loan from the National Housing Trust. I am a single young lady who would like a small apartment for myself — nothing too big and preferably a two bed room, one bathroom in the...

QUESTION: I'm interested in doing a unit trust or a stock trade. I'm so blank as to where to go with the investment. Can you please give me some advice as to where I could get started and give the names of institutions that may offer the trade for...

QUESTION: I am a 20-year-old who is earning roughly $45,000 after taxes, and I am very interested in owning my own house by age 22. I am not satisfied, however, with just the amount contributed to NHT out of my salary. I was wondering if I could set...

QUESTION: I am a Jamaican living in the USA – a citizen planning to retire and return home. I have a property and house on it. Should I make the will in Jamaica or make it up here before I return? I am not sure a will would be valid in...

QUESTION: I have been interested in the stock market for some time now but only just recently found myself in the financial position to actively take part in it. I have put all the necessary documents in place and will open an account at a...