Odd Cents Personal Finance for Barbados & the Caribbean 2026-04-25T18:54:33Z https://www.oddcents.com/feed/atom/ WordPress https://www.oddcents.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-odd-cents-favicon-14-oct-2017-32x32.png Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[2026 Barbados Budget: What It Means for Your Finances]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=6362 2026-04-25T18:54:33Z 2026-03-18T10:00:17Z The measures in the 2026 Barbados budget will shape everyday financial decisions that will impact your future. Barbadians were nervous about the proposal which carried real implications for households across the island. There were adjustments to taxation, public spending, new incentives and measures intended to provide cost of living relief. This budget comes against a… Read More »2026 Barbados Budget: What It Means for Your Finances

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[How to Beware of Scams in Barbados]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=6359 2025-10-13T11:31:57Z 2025-10-13T10:00:13Z It’s much easier now to shop online and ship items to Barbados. This also means that it’s much easier for scammers and fraudsters to target shoppers. Keep reading to find out how you can protect yourself from scams in Barbados. How to Identify Shopping Scams Because fraudsters have become craftier with their scams, shoppers must… Read More »How to Beware of Scams in Barbados

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[No Fun and Games: The Barbados Olympics 2021]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=6206 2023-01-07T13:49:38Z 2021-08-15T10:00:56Z During the Barbados Olympics I was building my emergency fund, cutting back on spending, and keeping a close eye on my finances.

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[Beware Scammers Pretending to be Representatives of the BPWCCUL]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=6099 2023-01-10T04:40:52Z 2021-07-19T10:00:41Z Scammers are pretending to be representatives of the BPWCCUL in an effort to obtain personal information from unsuspecting members.

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[80 Financial Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire Your Money Moves]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=6067 2023-01-07T13:52:21Z 2021-05-03T10:00:23Z Here are 80 financial motivational quotes for anyone in a money rut and desperately seeking a sign that something better is on its way.

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[Financial Literacy in the Caribbean]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=6086 2023-01-07T13:56:58Z 2021-04-26T10:00:12Z During Financial Literacy Month, celebrate financial literacy in the Caribbean month by learning about education efforts in the region.

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[Price Gouging in Barbados: The Selfish, The Bad and The Greedy]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=6062 2023-01-10T04:43:37Z 2021-04-19T10:00:05Z Price gouging in Barbados is illegal. See what the laws say about price gouging, how you can identify the practice and how you can report it.

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[Inspiring Money Success Stories For When You Feel Like Crap (Link Roundup)]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=6056 2023-01-07T13:59:17Z 2021-04-12T10:00:27Z It’s time to put some positive energy in the air and highlight ten money success stories from everyday people like you and me.

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[Women’s History Month: A Woman’s Guide to Managing Her Finances]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=6040 2023-01-07T14:00:29Z 2021-03-29T10:00:48Z In honour of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating with a roundup of financial articles for women at various stages of life.

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[Celebrate Fraud Prevention Month and Protect Your Assets]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=6038 2023-01-07T14:03:47Z 2021-03-22T10:00:33Z During Fraud Prevention Month in March, Scotiabank shared tips to sensitize its customers about fraud and what they can do to stay safe.

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[Is it Rude to Say No When You Just Don’t have the Money?]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=5980 2023-01-07T14:04:56Z 2021-03-08T10:00:58Z 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.

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]]> Odd Cents https://www.oddcents.com <![CDATA[How to Reduce Stress About Money Link Roundup]]> https://www.oddcents.com/?p=5977 2023-01-07T14:07:25Z 2021-03-04T10:00:14Z Are you dealing with financial stress because of the pandemic? Learn how to reduce stress about money and find peace from these articles.

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