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Manager of Corporate Advisory Services Angelo Butler chats with CFAL's summer inter Seth Roberts about his experience and plans for the future.
As The Bahamas celebrates 53 years of independence, Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor discuss what it truly takes to reach financial independence.
Every year around this time parliament comes alive for the national budget debate; and depending on who you ask, it was either an excellent budget presentation or one that fell short of addressing the true needs of the Bahamian public. Listen as our host VP of Investments Pamela Ferguson, Manager of Corporate Advisory Services Angelo Butler and Investment Manager Lashell White discuss both sides.
CFAL's men continue their discussion on balancing fatherhood and finances.
Fatherhood is one of the greatest joys in a man's life and providing for a family is one of the greatest responsibilities that comes along with it. Tune in to this men's only episode with Senior Financial Literacy Coach Richard Pinder as he discusses the various perspectives of the financial aspects of fatherhood. He is joined by Senior Accountant Lamont Laing and Corporate Manager Angelo Butler.
How do you balance enjoying the pleasures of life while meeting your financial goals? Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Shanice Taylor and Richard Pinder discuss how they manage and share tips on how you can too in this latest episode.
Nowadays there is so much global economic uncertainty that impacts our day to day lives that it has led to many feeling apprehensive and anxious about making financial decisions. While there are various perspectives to have on what's happening internationally and at home, one thing is for certain, and that the future you desire won't happen without you taking control of how your money works...
How do families move from worrying about the next bill to building wealth for generations to come? It begins with the right principals and seeds planted early through small habits, discipline, effective communication and wise decision making. Listen to this enlightening conversation between Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Shanice Taylor and Richard Pinder.
Credit cards are not just convenient spending tools, but a direct reflection of how you manage your money and your financial discipline. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Shanice Taylor and Richard Pinder.
Financial literacy is more than the complicated money-talk you often hear in high net worth circles. In fact, you don't need to be wealthy to be financially literate. As Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor share in this latest episode, so long as you have the right information you can make sound decisions to manage your money.
While politics can become noisy, and something you tune out, but it still shows up in your daily life. In this episode Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Shanice Taylor and Richard Pinder explore how job opportunities, bills, the price of food, and your community's safety are all directly impacted by politics.
There's been quite a number of questions swirling around the dispute between the Government of The Bahamas and the Grand Bahama Port Authority. In this episode, Vice President of Investments Pamela Ferguson breaks down the law at the center of the dispute. She is joined by Investment Manager Lashell White and Corporate Advisory Manager Angelo Butler.
Vacations are one of the simplest joys of life, giving people time to rest, relax, spend time with family and take a break from daily routines. We all dream about vacations where we can go where we want and do what we want without considering the cost, but that's not reality for everyone. When it comes to vacations the question is always, how much will this cost me now and in the future. Tune in!
Senior Financial Literacy Coordinator Shanice Taylor continues her conversation with CFAL team members Tamara Evans, Tiffany Cartwright and Sophia Turnquest on how they balance careers, motherhood and fulfilling their personal goals.
Are you and your partner a power couple? While the spotlight is often shone on celebrities as power couples because of their fame, wealth and influence; but being a true power couple is more than an image. In this episode Senior Financial Literacy Coached Shanice Taylor and Richard Pinder explore the dynamics between decision making and being a true powerhouse couple.
Every March during International Women's Month allows us to take stock of the role women play in shaping the lives of those around them at home and in business. In this episode Senior Financial Literacy Coordinator Shanice Taylor leads a discussion with Tamara Evans, Tiffany Cartwright and Sophia Turnquest on how they balance careers, motherhood and fulfilling their personal goals.
For much of Bahamian history, the taxicabs and their drivers have been hand in hand with the tourism sector. But times have changed, and while tourism has evolved, the traditional tax system hasn't kept pace. Our economics team discuss the changes in the industry over the decades and what an introduction of an Uber type system could mean economically.
Balancing a budget and romance is crucial because financial stress is a leading cause of relationship strain and conflict. In this episode Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor discuss how you can show love without overspending.
Manager of Corporate Advisory Services Angelo Butler discusses the quiet but important trend in the global market right now where gold prices are rising once again. Joined by Vice President of Investment Pamela Ferguson and Investment Manager Lashel White, the trio reflect on how historically when gold starts to climb, it’s a critical signal about confidence.
Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor discuss the sacrifices associated with achieving wealth and what it really costs in terms of your time, peace and comfort to maintain a life of financial wealth.
Whether we realize it or not, confidence plays a role in almost every area of our lives. In this episode Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor give discuss why financial confidence matters and provide tips and strategies on how one can feel more confident with their financial habits.
In this first episode of the New Year, our Host and Vice President of Investment Pamela Ferguson shares her economic wish list for the Bahamas in 2026, along with Investment Manager Lashell White and Manager of Corporate Advisory Services Angelo Butler.
While the holidays can bring joy, they can also bring immense stress. Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor discuss how spending habits around Christmas time are influenced by psychological factors we may not be aware of.
In a world where getting what you want and when you want it is the norm, it’s easy to see how many people overextend themselves and end up having to rely on borrowing from friends and family members to hold them over. Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor explore the complexities of lending and borrowing from those we love and trust.
Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor continue their conversation with financial legend and former CFAL Chairman James Smith.
