The hurricane season has churned up two devastating hurricanes to date. These hurricanes – Harvey and Irma have resulted in damage to life and finances. The financial impact of hurricanes can easily be overcome over a period of time, but when a life is lost, there is nothing that can be done. These types of… Read More »The Financial Impact of Hurricanes
When you see advertisements on television encouraging you to visit a car dealership and take advantage of a new vehicle lease, it is very tempting. The payback is low, the cars are nice and it looks as though you are getting an excellent deal. Given the state of the economy, a car lease may be… Read More »What You Should Know Before Leasing a Car
Many people don’t think twice about signing up for a credit card. Looking for a new credit card that can save you money in the long run? This guide will help you to compare credit cards in Barbados so that you can find the one that’s right for you. How do Credit Cards Work? A… Read More »How to Compare Credit Cards
Do you know that feeling when you think that you have it all figured out, but then something comes along and makes you question yourself? That happened me today when I was researching the fine details of the debt snowball method. I came across something called the debt avalanche method. The Problem I had to… Read More »The Debt Avalanche Method: The Debt Snow Ball Method’s Big Sister
A few weeks ago, I found myself going through the Reddit Personal Finance goldmine. I call it a goldmine because it’s been a rough couple of months and I had lots of personal finance questions that I needed answers to. When life happens, everything that you had figured out gets thrown out and you’re somehow back at… Read More »Reddit Personal Finance: Goldmine of Personal Finance Q & A
Tax season is here! And for many people, it’s the most dreaded topic in personal finance. If you don’t know how to file taxes, this post is dedicated to you. In the age of technology, filing taxes has become a lot simpler. I remember seeing my parents filling out what looked like hundreds of sheets of… Read More »Odd Taxes: How to File Taxes Link Roundup – 04/20
Extra cash in your pocket each month could have a big impact on your personal finances. If you can make a second income, then its more likely that you will reach your financial goals a bit faster. Extra funds can be used to pay off a credit card debt, boost an emergency fund or increase good… Read More »Odd Income: How to Make a Second Income
It’s quite possible that I’m allowing thousands of dollars to escape through the crack in my bank account. I’m scared of investing simply because I don’t understand many of the concepts. But because I love to read, I think that finding the best investment books for beginners is the way for me to become immersed… Read More »Best Investment Books for Beginners | Odd Cents
Love is in the air and maybe you’ve already found your financial soulmate. You know what I mean. That person whose financial aspirations and decisions align with yours. The one that you share your deepest money secrets and achievements with. The one that can come to you with any personal finance problem and you are willing to… Read More »Odd Love: Finding Your Financial Soulmate
Fixing your personal finances can be as simple as navigating a few financial management apps on your phone. There are hundreds of apps which promise to help you to cut costs, track expenses, manage money and manage your personal finances overall. In a world that runs on mobile applications, how can you select the best… Read More »Best Financial Management Apps 2017 | Monitor Your Money on the Go