by Agatha | Apr 15, 2021 | Crash Debt, Money
I was in a matatu on my way to Ngong’ from Nairobi town when I received a call from a strange number. The caller identified himself as a debt collector. He wanted to know when I was planning to pay a loan that I had acquired from one of the many mobile money loan apps...
by Agatha | Apr 1, 2021 | Money
A lot of us live with many unconscious, limiting beliefs about money. Most of these beliefs were learned from childhood while the rest have been picked from different life experiences. By the time you’re 17 or 18, your money identity is already formed. Your family...
by Agatha | Mar 18, 2021 | Luxury Lifestyle, Money
Of late, there has been a lot of conversation on Twitter about #thesoftlife. People are documenting their self-love, self-care, splurges and other indulgences to show what an easy and comfortable life looks like. What I love about the conversation and photos is the...
by Agatha | Feb 4, 2021 | Crash Debt, Money
This week, I was reminded of the importance of talking about money, especially inter-generational conversations. I was talking to a lady who is 18 years my senior about money disorders and negative money emotions. I was explaining to her what Financial Dependence...
by Agatha | Jan 28, 2021 | Crash Debt, Money
At the time of his graduation, which was mid-2016, my friend owed $3,000 in student loan debt. 4.5 years later, he owes $4,800 and counting! Since he graduated in 2016, he hasn’t been able to pay any amount towards this loan for various reasons....
by Agatha | Jan 21, 2021 | Luxury Lifestyle, Money
Ramit Sethi, the author of one of my best personal finance books I Will Teach You To Be Rich shared an interesting money spending story on Twitter the other day. He’s been talking to people who are almost retiring and people aged 65+ who are retired. He’s been asking...
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