It would not be fair to begin 2017 without looking back at some of the highlights of 2016. I’ve read many new blogs and met many amazing people who are doing their own thing in the personal finance world and changing people’s lives one action at a time. To pay homage to all who’ve inspired me… Read More »Odd Advice: Best Personal Finance Quotes of 2016
I don’t want to be broke in 2017. And by hook or by crook I will not be broke in 2017. To be brutally honest, 2016 was a year that showed me anything is possible as long as I work for it. The year started off with me busting my butt to pass a project… Read More »I Don’t Want to Be Broke in 2017
Can you really save half of your income? The mere thought of doing this sounds like something out of a movie. With all of these bills, retirement planning, the ten percent savings rule, insurance contributions and taxes, it would be quite a challenge. Is it really possible to find a solid personal finance strategy to… Read More »Odd Savings: How to Save Half of Your Income Link Roundup – 12/12
When you need good personal finance advice, there should be at least one solid resource that you can depend on. That’s why I read The Wealthy Barber. This book has taught me about the 10% rule and that is one thing that I’ve lived by since I first read the book. I’m always blown away by the amount… Read More »Personal Finance Review: The Wealthy Barber
I’m so happy that the election is over. I was anxious about what could happen when the final results were announced. Financial investment news reports were expecting the worst if the unexpected occurred. The markets were going to fall, burst and then shrivel up and die. But then when the unexpected occurred, the markets did… Read More »Odd Election: Financial Investment News Link Round Up – 11/14
Sometimes it feels like my savings are going nowhere. I sock away a reasonable chunk of my salary, but it’s not really moving upwards as I would like. I mean, I bank my hard earned dollars hoping to get the best returns possible and grow my savings. But nothing. I’ll admit that one personal finance… Read More »Why You Should Compare Savings Accounts
It’s almost the end of the year and that means it’s time for some financial housekeeping. You should be in the habit of assessing how the year went, whether or not your personal finance tactics were successful, and if you met the goals you had set for yourself. It will also allow you to create… Read More »Odd Year End: Financial Housekeeping Link Roundup – 10/24
The Borrowing Money Guide is where you can find all of the information that you need to make smart decisions about loans and mortgages. Borrowing money is one of the most important concepts in personal finance because a loan will have a big impact on your finances. I will break down the types of loans… Read More »Borrowing Money Guide
A commercial bank is a financial institution that provides several financial services. Financial services are varied but fall into the broad categories of deposits, loans and investments. These financial services are offered to the banks’s main customers – individuals, institutions and businesses. Role of the Commercial Bank The primary function a commercial bank is to… Read More »What is a Commercial Bank?
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank is a financial services entity in Barbados, which offers services in Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Credit Cards, Treasury Sales and Trading and Investment Banking. CIBC First Caribbean International Bank is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. History The entity was formed in 2002 as FirstCaribbean… Read More »CIBC First Caribbean International Bank