Black Tax: When a young person shares their income not only with their immediate family but with extended family as well, this means that they financially support their own kids, their parents and oftentimes aunts and cousins as well. It is the sandwich generation. In my...
Whether you want to start saving, investing or to pay off debt, it might seem impossible with your budget. Well, that’s what most people feel when approaching their finances; that there isn’t enough money to start with. But I want to show you a couple...
There is a world of options when it comes to investing. Even a small amount can go far. Stick with it and it will work. One of the most frequent questions I get is: “What can I invest in as a first-time investor who doesn’t have...
Hi Tribe, all the time you hear me say educate yourself, educate yourself right? I believe that if you want to become good at something, you have to spend time educating yourself and improve your skills. You might not want to teach personal finance but for...
George Soros once said, "If investing is entertaining, if you're having fun, you're probably not making any money. Good investing is boring.” Investor Psychology is about the behaviour of investors; what they believe, how they act, what they do both in times of the bull market and bear market. For most individuals, especially...
I am always trying to find ways to stick to my budget and if you have read some of my previous posts, you will know by now my downfalls are eating out at beautiful restaurants and shoes! After having reviewed our household budget, I realised...
The year is well under way, the first quarter of the year is done and dusted just like that!!! I hope you have achieved most of your goals for the first quarter. Keep focused and you will reach your money goals...
1. Request a free credit report If you ever need to access credit, hopefully for good debt, i.e. to buy Property, a student loan or to fund your growing business, lenders look to your credit score. You should know what they will see even before they do....
Hey Tribe, here are some of my favourite TED Talks. I hope they inspire you to see money differently and your career differently. #financialinspo * click on the titles to watch videos 1. Curtis “Wall Street” Carroll - How I learned to read and trade stocks If there...
4 Ways to be more frugal and still feel like you are living your #bestlife Automate your savings and investment The rich invest their money and spend what's left. Think like the rich--invest your money first, then spend what's left."- Jim Rohn This speaks to the philosophy...