Investing

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14 Apr: Is ‘passive income’ too good to be true?

At Caribbean Capital Group, we love to share information on Belize and why you should invest in the fastest-growing destination in the Caribbean. To make money as you sleep — isn’t that what everyone wishes for? But is ‘passive income’ just a scam? A pipe dream? A reality reserved for the wealthiest of wealthy people? Not in my experience.  “Passive income is real and accessible to anyone…”, is my short answer, “… but not all opportunities are made equal.” That’s the catch.  Not all investments that promise passive income are legitimate. Like in all businesses, beware of the ‘get rich…

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08 Apr: Will Belize ever see a down market?

At Caribbean Capital Group, we love to share all things Belize and the many reasons to invest in property in this amazing country whether it’s passively or actively.  There are many reasons why people flock to Belize. Its natural beautiful landscape, sunny skies, and year-round warm weather makes it an ideal place to live. Belize is also a stable country that has strong safety measures, and compared to other Caribbean markets, it is still very affordable. It’s close enough to the US to make it easy access for traveling to and from the States, if n eeded. Belize’s property market…

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04 Jan: How to Prepare for The Future of Money: Digital Currencies and Crypto

The continued shift to e-commerce and contactless payments, along with crypto and other emerging digital currencies, should and will be things you need to pay attention to when it comes to building your financial portfolio. In our recent blog post, we talked about the importance of goal setting and how to set investing goals that stick in 2022. We also discussed how to pick your word of the year. This is an article definitely worth reading because we know you’ll find some valuable tips and tricks to get you started on the right path. As I’ve been immersed in the…

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05 Nov: How to Avoid the Pension Crisis and Retire Comfortably

Back in the day, when I was on the job, my goal was to put in my 25 years in the fire service and retire as a Firefighter/ Engineer and collect a pension. Just like many Americans were looking forward to retirement. It would be a time to reflect on their hard work and a life well-lived, while they relaxed and sailed off into the sunset. Sound familiar? Maybe you had retirement dreams years ago to explore tropical paradise (psst…Belize is always a good idea), spend more time with your future grandchildren or buy that  beautiful piece of real estate…

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08 Oct: Top Differences Between Money and Currency

Money. Cash. Capital. Funds. Finances. Moola. Currency. There are lots of different words used to define what makes our world go round. We spend money everyday to buy goods and services. We use money to invest in beautiful Belize, travel the world, support our families, and live a fulfilling life. But did you know there is an actual difference between money and currency? Before we get into the differences, let’s review a little history. For the last 3,000 years, money has existed in some shape or form. Before that time, a system of bartering existed, which is the direct trade…