CFAL Talks Podcast

The widening gap in affordability in the real estate market in The Bahamas has been recognized by both government and key players in the real estate sector. In this episode Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor explore how the average Bahamian can invest in real estate amidst the housing crisis in The Bahamas.

In todays challenging economic climate, small and medium-sized businesses play a critical role in driving growth and stability. Sophisticated investors closely monitor these businesses as key indicators of economic health. In this episode, Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor explore essential financial strategies that small and medium-sized businesses must consider

In this episode, Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor explore the broad world of financial technology (fintech). They discuss how fintech impacts both businesses and individuals, explore ways to seamlessly integrate it into our daily transactions, and share insights on advancing the use of fintech in our everyday lives.

As a nation closely tied to the U.S. economically, this episode examines the implications of the US trade war with Canada, Mexico and China for The Bahamas. Our financial analysts join host Pamela Ferguson, VP of Investments, to unpack the complexities of this trade policy and explore what it could mean for both the Bahamian economy and the global market at large.

In recent months, a heated debate has come up about whether couples should go 50/50 in a relationship, with proponents of each side doggedly defending their point of view. As we continue our month of love discussions, join Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor as they tackle this sometimes-polarizing topic.

When we think about protecting the people we love, we often think of ways to keep them safe from physical harm or abuse. But it is equally important to protect our loved ones financially so that in the event there is some unforeseen emergency or tragedy, they are not left to fend for themselves. Join Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor for this important topic.

We focus so much on our relationships with others, we can forget to nurture our relationship with moneycreating unnecessary stress or financial strain.In this episode, Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylordiscuss how you can stop letting impulsive spending drive your decisions, especially around holidays like Valentines Day.

In this episode, our Senior Financial Literacy Coaches Richard Pinder and Shanice Taylor discuss how scammers use emotional manipulation and deceit to target vulnerable people. Listen as they offer practical tips on how to protect yourself from significant financial losses through romance fraud.

In this very special episode of CFAL Talks, all of our hosts join to reflect on the early stages of forming a podcast, the journey to 100 episodes and look to the future of CFAL Talks and the role it can play in influencing how Bahamians think about the economy and their personal finances.

The escalating murder and crime rate in The Bahamas has long held its grip on society, but new data has shed some light on the true cost of crime, beyond the statistics. Join host Pamela Ferguson as she unveils the true cost of crime in violence on the economy with Angelo Butler and Lashell White.