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Bond Redemption Structure & Bond Amortization Explained
Every Treasury Bond has terms and conditions stipulated in the bond prospectus. This document: Kenyans are used to having long-term bonds where there’s only one redemption date (when your principal amount is paid back in full). For example, a 2022 18- year bond where...
The Best Money Advice For Young Adults: For 2023 & Beyond
Every time I hang out with a new group of people and I happen to mention that I’m a financial coach, I almost always get asked… Which is the best money advice you can give? How has it changed your life? The truth is, it’s hard to pinpoint one piece of advice that...
4 Easy Steps To Creating A Personal Financial Plan For Beginners
If there’s one financial hack I’d give my younger self, and one that I hope will stick with me throughout my financial freedom journey, it’s the importance of having crystal clarity on which game I’m playing. I learnt this lesson from one of my favourite personal...
How To Declare Withholding Tax From Money Market Funds In Your Annual Tax Returns In Kenya
Are Money Market Funds taxed in Kenya? Yes. The Fund Manager deducts 15% of your interest. The 85% interest is credited to your money market fund account. Do you need to declare withholding tax arising from Money Market Fund transactions? What are the implications if...
10 Best Purchases of 2020 & 2021 That Actually Changed My Life
A week ago, a friend asked me to share photos of my home workspace as she needed help deciding which work desk and chair to buy. She shared… “I really agonize before I make purchases because I’ve had bad buys before…” Apart from sending her the photos, I also shared...
9 Best Ways To Invest 1,000 Shillings In Kenya
Just like most of us, I used to think that investing is reserved for a certain group of people. You guessed it right: the wealthy. In this beginner’s guide to investing in the stock market, I shared how for years, I observed young people being told… ‘You need a...