From the outside, life in Barbados is sweet. In fact, it’s one of the top Caribbean destinations where people choose to obtain financial independence and retire early, also known as FIRE. Because of this, questions have been swirling for years and discussions about whether FIRE is possible for people who live and work in the… Read More »How to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early
Shrinkflation, a hidden aspect of economics, is a phenomenon that affects consumers and businesses alike. It occurs when companies, faced with rising production costs, decide to subtly reduce the size or quality of their products instead of raising prices. The objective is to maintain profit margins, but it can lead to a decrease in value… Read More »What is Shrinkflation?
The measures in the 2026 Barbados budget will shape everyday financial decisions that will impact your future. Barbadians were nervous about the proposal which carried real implications for households across the island. There were adjustments to taxation, public spending, new incentives and measures intended to provide cost of living relief. This budget comes against a… Read More »2026 Barbados Budget: What It Means for Your Finances
It’s much easier now to shop online and ship items to Barbados. This also means that it’s much easier for scammers and fraudsters to target shoppers. Keep reading to find out how you can protect yourself from scams in Barbados. How to Identify Shopping Scams Because fraudsters have become craftier with their scams, shoppers must… Read More »How to Beware of Scams in Barbados
I recently came across a new product/ service by CIBC First Caribbean (FCIB). In December, I finally had the opportunity to try it. A situation popped up where I had to send money to a friend in the United Kingdom. This was my first attempt at using 1st Send Money Transfer, an international money transfer… Read More »Is First Caribbean’s 1st Send Service Worth It?
During the Barbados Olympics I was building my emergency fund, cutting back on spending, and keeping a close eye on my finances.
Scammers are pretending to be representatives of the BPWCCUL in an effort to obtain personal information from unsuspecting members.
Here are 80 financial motivational quotes for anyone in a money rut and desperately seeking a sign that something better is on its way.
During Financial Literacy Month, celebrate financial literacy in the Caribbean month by learning about education efforts in the region.
Price gouging in Barbados is illegal. See what the laws say about price gouging, how you can identify the practice and how you can report it.