For many Jamaicans, 2018 was to be the year of financial independence.

Six days into the month of February however, and quite a few of us are no wealthier than we were last year.

So, how can a change be made, and how can the goal of financial freedom be achieved?

Investor and writer for Every Mickle dot com, Randy Rowe, is of the mind-set that investing is the key to achieving our financial goals.

He says investing is for everyone.

BITE: 1 Randy Rowe 

Mr. Rowe advises that Jamaicans begin to look at financial freedom as a goal to be achieved.  

Speaking with NCU FM yesterday, the investor gave an example of why he

believes investing is a better option than saving.

BITE: 2 Randy Rowe 

Mr. Rowe says financial literacy in Jamaica is very low, something he attributes to our fear of numbers.

He is encouraging Jamaicans to become their own financial experts.

BITE: 3 Randy Rowe 

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