Budgeting 101

Budgeting 101

Since I post a lot of book recommendations on my WhatsApp statuses, somebody asked me this week; “How did you develop an interest in books?” I get asked this a lot. “My mama. She loved reading and had many books.” I said. Remember the finance lesson on the power of...
How To Create A Budget That Works

How To Create A Budget That Works

For the better part of this week, I have been struggling with anxiety which has led to a poor appetite. I have been eating less and less. Because it’s important to talk about these feelings since this pandemic is novel to all of us, I sent my friend a message...
Minimalism-A Guide to Spending Less

Minimalism-A Guide to Spending Less

From February to May 2017, I lived with my friend Gathoni. For 4 months before moving in with her, I would spend a minimum of 5 hours commuting to and from work every day. 2 hours 15 mins in the morning and 3 hours in the evening. By the time I got home at 9 pm, I’d...
The 4 Areas of Financial IQ You Should Focus On

The 4 Areas of Financial IQ You Should Focus On

When a friend recommends a good book, I either head to Amazon and add it to my Wish list and make a mental note to buy and read it, or download an ebook, read reviews and leave it on my virtual bookshelf for later. I end up reading most of them, reading happens to be...
Of Financial Insecurities and Enlightened Greed

Of Financial Insecurities and Enlightened Greed

Earlier this week, a friend who is a pilot with Emirates Airlines shared the disheartening news that he has been put on unpaid leave for 7 months. 7 months. I literally had to count 7 months using my fingers to get a clear picture of the next time he will receive a...
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