I know that shopping around to save money on specific items is built into the DNA of most ladies and a handful of men. Other men – not so much. Some men like to go to one store; buy what they need there and then and then leave. They do not give a second thought… Read More »Shopping Around To Save Money
Do women who choose careers believe that they are unattractive? See what men in Barbados have to say about this. On Sunday I was listening to a call-in programme on a radio station in Barbados. I tuned in late, but the DJ was asking listeners if they thought that women chose to be career women… Read More »Do Women Who Choose Careers Believe That They Are Unattractive?
I’m not sure if I’ve ever said this, but in this report of 22 April 2012, I want to say a big thank-you to all of you for sticking with me. It means so much to me and I’m so thankful to you for reading these words that I write. Odd Cents has helped me… Read More »Weekly Report – 22 April 2012
The thought is scary. The actions are hideous. The result is atrocious and disgusting. I’m talking about some of the extremely nasty people who work in the restaurant business. To those people I say, “Please do not put anything in my container that I did not order without asking me first.” I am not paying… Read More »A Little Something Extra With My Meal
I came across an article on MSN called the 50-30-20 Budget Fix. The 50/30/20 budget is another way to allocate one’s income and the writer claims that it is a simple way to build “financial security” and reduce the “chances of a setback.” The 50-30-20 Budget This budget is one where your needs, wants, and… Read More »The 50-30-20 Budget
As I approach the beginning of the final course before my dissertation in my MBA programme, nerves have kicked in and I am trying not to freak out. The tension is always there, but it’s a lot more stressful when you have deadlines staring you in the face. As the end of the degree looms,… Read More »Why I Decided to Pursue an MBA
Making mistakes is sometimes the best way to learn something new. Mistakes can range from the very small things that you can easily forget about, to something so big that it can stay on your mind for a lifetime. I’ve realised that the cost of a mistake is not always related to money, but also… Read More »The Cost of a Mistake – Money, Time, Life
This week was something else. I had a 24 hour exam which began on Friday morning at 7 am and had to be submitted by Saturday morning at 7 am. Let’s just say that I’m glad that it’s over. I’m now putting the finishing touches on an assignment that’s due tomorrow and I will be… Read More »Weekly Report – 15 April 2012
This is something that people have asked me from time to time. Sometimes we do need to treat ourselves when we’ve accomplished something or just need a pick me up. But if I have little or no money, how can I treat myself on a budget? How I Treat Myself on a Budget There are… Read More »How Can I Treat Myself on a Budget?
The name alone is catchy. And it’s true. Budgets are sexy, especially when you’ve got it mastered to a “T”. The “About” section on the blog declares up front that the blog can be a bit “kooky” at times. But that in no way detracts from the content. In my opinion, that’s what makes this… Read More »Interview With J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy