A Penny Wise or a Pound Foolish
In some countries in the Caribbean and internationally, April is Financial Literacy Month. Keep reading and celebrate financial literacy in the Caribbean with Odd Cents. As certain significant events pop up, I am reminded that there were several reasons why I started Odd Cents back in September 2011. The reason […]
Another day, another scandalous case of price gouging in Barbados. It’s sad when ugly instances like this pop up in times of times of need, because it shows that businesses are consumed by greed. Over the last few days, in the aftermath of the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano […]
It’s time to put some positive energy in the air and highlight money success stories from everyday people. I find that these are the best types of stories to pick me up, especially when I am feeling down about my money. It can be hard to stay motivated when you’re […]
Happy Women’s History Month. Let’s celebrate with financial articles that help women to manage their finances in the face of challenges and adversities. Many years ago I participated in a Women’s Money Week, which celebrated International Women’s Day, female bloggers and posts about great women. To join in the festivities, […]
We are trudging along through March and I wanted to spare a minute to recognise the fact that this month is designated as Fraud Prevention Month. No matter where we are in life, fraud exists. There will always be some scammer who will try to get your assets by any […]
No. It is not rude to say no when you don’t have the money. In fact, it’s ruder to say yes when you know that it’s out of your range. When it comes to spending money, I’ve perfected the art of saying no so well that people know that I […]
Are you dealing with financial stress because of the pandemic? Learn how to reduce stress about money and find peace from the articles featured in this link roundup. It’s March 2021 and we can safely say that we have been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year. This […]
Picture this. Christmas 2020 and I am walking through Bridgetown. To the average reader, this may not seem to be a big deal. But to my family, this is an occurrence that should be etched in the family’s history books. I love Bridgetown – the history, the old buildings, the […]
