How to spot a ponzi and pyramid scheme
Earlier this week I had a flashback to a time when I was new to the world of money and pretty much everything else. I was hungry for knowledge, new opportunities, and dog on optimism. A little too optimistic if…
Beginners ultimate guide to investing the right SACCO
My mother loves sharing stories with me. Not long ago she shared a story about another of her friend’s son. Let’s call him Peter. Peter just like many students in Kenya had a difficult school life. Most of the time…
Financial literacy: How to gain financial IQ
Earlier today I was talking with my mother. She was telling me about her friend’s son. let’s call him Paul. Paul only finished his o level two years ago. Unfortunately, he could not proceed with further education. Paul was in…
beginners guide to investing in cryptocurrencies
I am very excited to be writing this article. I have partnered with a very good friend of mine, Michael. He is a cryptocurrency investor right here in Kenya. He also guides newbies into the world of cryptocurrency investments. Personally,…
How to easily build a lasting savings culture
Most if not all of us suffer from a poor saving culture. We might have tried to save but eventually, we go back to having zero savings in the account. Below are a few tips on how to easily build…
Money market fund investments in Kenya
As young people, we have all the excuses about why we should not start investing now. I am young, I have all the time in the world. I don’t have a lot of money to start investing. These are simply…
Beginners guide to investing in shares in Kenya
When I was starting out on acquiring financial education, I couldn’t get a comprehensive source of information on investing in shares in Kenya. I had to do quite a lot of research, most of which I don’t regret doing. Just…
How to make money in campus
The life of a campus student can be very challenging. One has to come to terms with the fact that you are no longer under your parents’ supervision. Here one has to make many decisions on their own.Most of…
Budgeting tips for beginners in harsh economic times
50/30/20 rule,income-expenses
Money Saving tips for beginners
If you are a young person like me, then you know that it is important to save, but for one reason or another, you cannot. You may have tried saving, setting some if not all your money aside to be…
Why personal finance.
In the wake of this pandemic, my eyes have been opened to the fact that we need better money management agilities. In other words, personal finance proficiency. Hypothetically speaking, what would happen if the government were to call for a complete…