Op Ed: Stretching your dollars to the max, a working mom’s point of view
July 17, 2012
My kids — like most kids — seem to think that money grows on trees! Every week there’s something new each one of them covets, be it a dress, a toy or a movie they want to see.
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Op-Ed: Approving OneLink sale would green-light costlier services
July 12, 2012
As a long-time OneLink subscriber, I have personal knowledge of its service and the value of its offerings. I recently moved to the western part of the island, where I have been able to compare services with other providers such as Claro and Choice Cable. They offer asuperior range of offerings for a substantially lower […]
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Op-Ed: Building loyalty through customer commitment
July 5, 2012
As a small business owner, today’s competitive market may be intimidating. If a competitor cuts prices or offers other incentives, you may feel tempted to do the same thing to hold on to your customers, even if it puts the stability of your business at risk.
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Op-Ed: Obamacare brings mixed impact for Puerto Rico
July 2, 2012
The United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as constitutional. It is a major breakthrough for social justice in the United States.
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Op Ed: Saving on everyday shopping, a working mom’s point of view
June 5, 2012
As a mom to three kids — a teenager among them — keeping my finances in check while pleasing everyone’s needs and wants can be a tough balancing act.
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CNE: Rewiring Prepa doesn’t require ‘reiventing the wheel’
May 24, 2012
The surprising paralysis of the certification of the representatives of the public interest in the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s governing body is the most recent example of an arbitrary system that has taken power with impunity and that self-reproduces at the expense of the best interests of the people.
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More fires in ’11, but fewer losses for P.R.
April 23, 2012
More fires were reported in Puerto Rico last year than in 2010 but they spelled out lower financial losses, according to Puerto Rico Fire Department statistics.
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Taxpayers have choice of filing under new code, or as per 1994 provisions
April 10, 2012
On January 31, 2011, Puerto Rico enacted a new Internal Revenue Code (the “2011 Code”), which reformed the island's tax system, containing significant changes for individual and corporate taxpayers.
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It’s better to give than to receive: The new rules for charitable contribution write-offs
March 21, 2012
As you are preparing your 2011 Puerto Rico tax forms, you are probably wondering which deductions are still allowed and which were eliminated. Well, if you are used to making charitable donations, you’re in luck!
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Navigating deductions: Does loss of principal dwelling qualify for tax break?
March 13, 2012
A deduction on the tax return is allowed for an unforeseen loss of the principal residence of a taxpayer incurred during the taxable year.
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Op-Ed: Setting the record straight
March 8, 2012
It really, really unnerves me whenever a journalist or talk show host — especially on the radio — while criticizing or making fun of a politician’s discourse, event or photograph in the news media, almost always identifies the action as a “public relations gimmick” or “public relations stunt.”
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Op Ed: Creating a successful marketing strategy
January 24, 2012
Sales and advertising are often associated with marketing. While these are an important part of marketing, there is a horde of other tools and tactics. These tools help to enhance your business’ attractiveness and customer visibility. Using these resources along with careful research and planning, help to yield a successful marketing strategy.
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Op-Ed: The lure and limits of advertising
December 27, 2011
Advertising is a basic and valuable marketing tool for any small business. But developing and placing an ad does not mean it will immediately generate more sales.
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Op-Ed: A Taíno legacy?
November 28, 2011
Recent studies show that Puerto Ricans’ DNA carries 15 percent of Taíno genes. As described by Christopher Columbus, Taínos “… were well built, with very handsome bodies and very good faces … they do not carry arms or know them. They should be good servants.”
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R-G Premier Bank rebranding as Scotiabank as of Nov. 14
November 4, 2011
Eighteen months after purchasing the failed R-G Premier Bank, Scotiabank of Puerto Rico will culminate the merger of both institutions by closing all of its 46 branches and central offices next Thursday afternoon and reopening them Monday, Nov. 14, upon completion of the integration.
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