Keep Your Money Irie Blog

January 20, 2026 We have a saying: “Humble calf suck the most milk.” It’s a reminder not to be boastful or showy, to move quietly, stay grounded, and let your work speak for itself. That lesson runs deep for many of us raised in Jamaican households. But what happens when that humble calf is you , and you work hard, earn well, and genuinely enjoy nice things? And let’s be honest… is it really “flashy,” or do you simply value quality?   Labels, Fear, and Money Mindset As people

January 12, 2026 Lately, I’ve been wrestling with a question that many parents quietly carry:   How do we give our children a good life without “spoiling” them? My kids are at the age where their interests are expanding, sports, music, rock climbing, ziplining, go-karts. And with that expansion comes commentary. I hear it from family, friends, and coworkers: “Don’t give them everything.” “They need to work for what they want.” “You don’t want to spoil them.”   And while I agr

January 6, 2026 Every year, I take December 25th through January 1st off. It’s my time to decompress, unplug, and spend meaningful time with family. This year looked a little different. My husband traveled back to Jamaica to spend time with his siblings, the first time they had all been together in decades, back on home soil. The kids and I stayed closer to home and spent extra time at my mom’s house. It was fun for the kids. And peaceful for me. But it also reinforced one of