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Financial Adviser | Handling your finances the right way for stability

Published:Friday | June 3, 2016 | 12:00 AMOran Hall

QUESTION: I just started working as a nurse and before I saw my first pay cheque I had set up a pension plan, an investment plan and insurance with an investment to it. And then there is student loan. I went with the NCB pension plan because I...

Financial Adviser | The workings and benefits of ‘widows and orphans’ contributions

Published:Friday | May 13, 2016 | 12:00 AMOran Hall

QUESTION: The article where the person was seeking advice about her pension interests me. I have been working with the Government of Jamaica for more than 20 years and will be applying for my pension when the time comes. My concern is the time it...

Financial Adviser | New Yorker seeking long-term investment options

Published:Friday | April 22, 2016 | 12:00 AMOran Hall

I live and work in New York, but my mind is always set in Jamaica. With J$1 million,t or the US equivalent - keeping in mind depreciation over years to come - what type of long-term investment would you steer me towards? I wouldn't need to take...

Financial Adviser | How well are you managing your personal financial plan?

Published:Friday | January 22, 2016 | 3:13 PMOran Hall

I am inviting you to take a serious look at how you have been planning and managing your personal financial affairs by answering the questions that follow and then deciding how you will address the deficiencies.Have you determined your goals for the...

Financial Adviser | Where to find financial information on listed companies

Published:Friday | January 15, 2016 | 4:10 PMOran Hall

I would like to first thank you for your very informative articles in the Jamaica Gleaner. I am interested in investing in stocks and I have started doing some research. However, I am unable to find the following information for companies trading on...

Financial Adviser | Investment income for a potentially long retirement

Published:Friday | January 8, 2016 | 2:20 PMOran Hall

QUESTION: I am a 53 year-old male returning to Jamaica from Canada to retire, and I need advice on how to invest $10 million Jamaican to support myself in Jamaica with no other income. I have a residence in St Ann, with no mortgage, and a 1990...

Financial Adviser | Interested in investing in mutual funds

Published:Friday | December 4, 2015 | 12:29 PMOran Hall

QUESTION: I am interested in investing in a mutual fund in Jamaica. What would you say is the best one at the moment that will give me good returns? Is there any way I could get a side-by-side comparison of the currently available ones?-...

Financial Adviser | How a first-time investor gets in the game

Published:Friday | November 27, 2015 | 3:38 PMOran Hall

Question: I was just reading several of your articles on The Gleaner website, and it interests me greatly to know what I can achieve by investing on my meagre salary. Your advice will be appreciated as I need to do something substantial and...

Financial Adviser | Kickstarting your investment programme

Published:Friday | November 20, 2015 | 2:14 PMOran Hall

QUESTION: I intend to make some form of investment, but I am clueless as to where to begin. I am seeking your assistance.- DemiqueFINANCIAL ADVISER: It is commendable that you have decided to start an investment programme and have taken the first...

Financial Adviser | Can a non-contributor get NHT benefits?

Published:Friday | October 30, 2015 | 3:50 PMOran Hall

QUESTION: I am not contributing to the National Housing Trust but I receive cash from overseas every two weeks and I need a house this year. How can I apply for the house? What if I can come up with the down payment?-PeachesFINANCIAL ADVISER:...

Financial Adviser | Finding buyers for your stock market shares

Published:Friday | October 23, 2015 | 1:28 PMOran Hall

QUESTION: I read your column in the Gleaner some time ago after watching 'Shark Tank', and, becoming more financially educated, I purchased shares in a Jamaican company which has plenty of potential and already has a growing clientele. At first, I...

Financial Adviser | Wading into the foreign exchange market

Published:Friday | October 16, 2015 | 12:00 AMOran Hall

QUESTION: I want to invest, but I am not certain where to start. My friend informed me about the foreign-exchange market. While it looks appealing, I would rather invest in something that would give me a good return on my investment at a moderate to...

Financial Adviser | Investing for high profit in Jamaica

Published:Friday | October 9, 2015 | 3:19 PMOran Hall

QUESTION: What would be my best option to invest $1 million in Jamaica? What would that mature to in one to three years? Any advice on how I get into real estate taking advantage of nothing down and buying and selling for high profit?- RaulFINANCIAL...

Financial Advisor | Financing for a start-up business

Published:Friday | September 25, 2015 | 4:33 PMOran Hall

QUESTION: I am a graduate of the University of the West Indies, where I studied for a BSc in hotel management. About two years ago, I wrote a business plan when I left community college. Now that I have graduated from university and there are not...

Financial Adviser | Buying a house on $7,750 weekly salary

Published:Friday | September 18, 2015 | 5:07 PMOran Hall

ADVISORY COLUMN: PERSONAL FINANCEQUESTION:I am earning $7,750 per week but I am paid every two weeks. I would like to purchase my own house and would like your expertise on the matter. If you can, please advise me on the best way to go.-...

Financial Adviser | Post redundancy investment options

Published:Friday | September 11, 2015 | 3:43 PMOran Hall

I was recently made redundant and I have a portion of money I wish to invest wisely. I currently own stocks in a few companies but I don't want to 'put all my eggs in one basket'. Can you advise of any other option I canconsider?- RobinsonFINANCIAL...

Financial Adviser | Teen in a hurry to make millions

Published:Friday | August 28, 2015 | 3:09 PMOran Hall

QUESTION: I was reading The Sunday Gleaner when I stumbled across an article in the Business section written by you. I observed that your job is a personal financial adviser and so I was hoping that you could help me with my goal.I am a teenager...

FINANCIAL ADVISER: Oran Hall | Investing for the best returns

Published:Thursday | July 16, 2015 | 12:00 AMOran Hall

QUESTION:I have about $350,000 that I want to invest at JMMB; however, I am not sure what is the best option to choose in order to get the best returns. Can you help me? I...

Advisory Column: Before you invest in stocks …

Published:Friday | May 15, 2015 | 12:00 AMOran Hall

Before you invest in shares, or ordinary stocks, it is important to know and understand certain things about yourself and the stock market, including the companies that trade on it...

Advisory Column: Interested in buying stocks, but need a strategy

Published:Friday | April 10, 2015 | 1:36 PMOran Hall

I am really interested in stocks. What would be the general cost to purchase a stock and how much is the recommended amount of stocks? Do we purchase stocks just to sell them back, and can we make a living from this? Approximately how much would a...

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