Finding the right bank that meets all of your needs does not have to be difficult. Your reasons for choosing the right bank, will determine what account or banking service is right for you. In our banking guide, we will look at the different types of financial institutions, identify the various accounts, talk about interest rates and examine some of the available banking products and services.
How many of you know the following lyrics? “It’s the key to life; Money, power, respect; Whatchu need in life; Money, power, respect; When you eatin’ right Money, power, respect; Help you sleep at night; Money, power respec; You’ll see the light; It’s the key to life.” They are part of a chorus of a… Read More »Money, Power, Respect
Shoes, clothes, hair, nails, accessories, make-up, flashy cars, jewellery, latest gadgets. It’s no wonder so many people are broke. These are the things that are thrown at our senses whenever we hit the Internet, watch TV, listen to the radio or use any other medium where ads are abundant. And this is exactly how advertising… Read More »How Advertising Affects Our Spending Habits
I know that I’ve said it before and by now many people are probably tired of me alluding to the global financial crisis. But last week at a pension planning seminar at work, we were reminded that 2012 is going to be very tough in the business environment and things will probably be like that or… Read More »How To Stay Calm in a Financial Crisis
The other day I read a strange story in a local newspaper here in Barbados. One of the local commercial banks, CIBC First Caribbean published a list of dormant bank accounts with accumulated savings of over BDS $830,000 (USD $415,000). I’ve seen these type of lists before and they can easily take up a couple… Read More »How to Claim Funds in a Dormant Bank Account
Heard a few guys complaining that I did an article on 10 Financial Tips for Women, and it seems as though I forgot about the guys. To make everybody happy, I decided to share “6 Financial Tips for Men.” I should note that the financial tips that I listed for women, also work for men… Read More »6 Financial Tips for Men
I would describe myself as very independent. If I want something, I prefer to get it for myself rather than ask someone to get it for me. Whilst I was still in university, I always knew that I wanted to purchase some property on my own. Relationship or no relationship, that was something that I… Read More »10 Financial Tips For Women
Before I started this blog, I had no idea what “a penny wise or a pound foolish meant.” I was looking for a Bajan catch phrase and my boyfriend made the suggestion. He told me that it was a term his grandmother used a lot and it stuck with him. What does it mean? I… Read More »A Penny Wise or a Pound Foolish
How many times have you travelled to the USA and marvelled at a particular store, item or concept that did not exist here in Barbados? In this continuation of Celebrate Barbados, I’ll be giving what I think are the Barbadian versions of popular stores, items and concepts in the USA. Coffee, Frescantes, Lattes and Cappucino… Read More »You Can Get It In Barbados
Online banking has definitely changed the banking industry. Gone are the days of having to go into a bank or credit union to get information. I love online banking and my only regret is that I did not sign up sooner. I love online banking because: 1. It’s convenient – I can check my accounts… Read More »Four Reasons Why I Love Online Banking
They’re small, flimsy and crinkle so easily, that sometimes they seem to disappear from your fingers. Receipts, receipts, receipts. When you make a purchase, you hand over some form of payment and you’re given change and a receipt. The front of the receipt usually lists: 1. Store details – the name of the store, the… Read More »Why You Should Keep Receipts