Stay informed with the latest banking news, financial tips, and insights from the Barbados financial sector.
16 April 2026
Two weeks after launching Receipt Tracker, only one person who used it in week one came back in week two. Here's what I did about it — and what's coming next.
31 March 2026
Most budgeting apps treat a $223 supermarket run as a single transaction. I wanted to know what was actually inside it — so I built something that does.
17 March 2026
A walletless trip to Sheraton Mall exposed the gaps in Barbados' payments landscape. With BiMPay now targeting June 12, 2026, will instant interoperable payments finally close them?
21 January 2026
A deep dive into credit union Principal Reload offers in Barbados. Learn how these 'hassle-free' loan top-ups can double your debt timeline, the pledged shares trap, and the math you need to do before signing anything.
11 December 2025
Complete guide for Barbadian shoppers: Save ~3% on PayPal purchases by paying in USD instead of BBD. Includes real examples, step-by-step instructions for changing currency settings, and calculations showing how PayPal's hidden fees stack up against your bank's rates.
21 November 2025
Complete guide for Barbadian shoppers: Save 2% on every Amazon purchase by paying in USD instead of BBD. Includes real Black Friday 2025 examples, bank rate comparisons, and step-by-step calculations showing how to avoid Amazon's hidden fees.
3 November 2025
Key takeaways from the MyTwoCents 2025 seminar covering mortgage negotiation, debt management, and the challenges contract workers face with mortgage approval in Barbados.
28 August 2024
26 March 2024
20 February 2024
I compared COB and BPWCCUL side by side — savings rates, fees, deposit requirements, accessibility, and member benefits. Here's which Barbados credit union fits your needs.
29 January 2024
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8 January 2024