I don’t think that I’ve ever written a post about renting an apartment or a house. It was never something that I was interested in doing. Yes, having my own space would be nice, but the cost is a turn-off. However, my dream is to build my own home with an adjoining apartment. But, I… Read More »Valuable Tips for a First Time Renter
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and those who play the role of mother to their children and other’s people children. Thank you for being the investor and providing the financial support to buy food, clothing and shelter for that child. Thank you for being the accountant who made sure that that child received what… Read More »Weekly Report – 13 May 2012
There are several costs to consider when buying a car. If you are buying a car in Barbados, you should take note of the additional costs. I have never owned a car. Part of the reason is that I can not afford one at this time, is because of other commitments. Added to that is… Read More »Costs to Consider When Buying a Car
If you’re not disciplined you might find it difficult to save money. Having to physically deposit money on a particular account might be a bit of an inconvenience and a challenge. By having an automated savings plan, you can save yourself those hassles and make saving a priority. Automated savings can be initiated via your… Read More »Why You Need An Automated Savings Plan
Sometimes my feelings of becoming a full-time entrepreneur are triggered by a longing for work benefits that I wish I had. More money will always be at the top of the list, but there are lots of other things that I would like. I guess because of my position at work, I do not qualify… Read More »Work Benefits That I Wish I Had
At one point or another you might be faced with the task of making big-ticket purchases. These are the items that can cost you a pretty penny, but should last you a good few years. Some popular big-ticket items are real estate, vehicles and large appliances and electronics. When thinking about making large purchases like… Read More »Things to Remember When Making Big-Ticket Purchases
I wrote down this statement in a journal notebook with the intention of writing an article on it. But I wrote it down months ago, and I only saw it yesterday. Actually, the full quote stated that money belongs in the flow and it should not be hoarded. When you think about it, money really… Read More »Money Belongs in the Flow
I have a confession. Remember in a previous Weekly Report I made a list of all of the things that I wanted to do. Well, the confession is that I failed miserably. I did not do what I wanted to in the way that I wanted to do it. Let me explain by breaking down… Read More »Weekly Report – 29 April 2012
This week I participated in a health seminar which was organised by my employer. The aim of the seminar was to highlight some small changes to make a difference in our lives. Donna Barker, a nutritionist with the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute, conducted the lunch time presentation which was focused on eating healthy and… Read More »20 Small Changes That Will Make a Difference in Your Life
There is no magic formula which will help you to decide how to choose the right bank. Having an idea of your needs is the first step to deciding which bank to choose. I think that when you’re looking for a bank to open any type of account, you should definitely ask around. I would… Read More »How to Choose the Right Bank