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
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