10 Commandments for Frugal Living
Frugality often gets a bad rap. Many people misunderstand frugality and assume that it’s nothing more than being “cheap” when, in reality, frugality is making sure that you get the most from the money and resources you have, even if they are limited. For those who are just beginning to…
Ben's Story: The Case for Financial Education in the Workplace
Last week, we did a brief talk on money and saving at some a firm in Industrial Area and spoke to some technical workers. When I was done, I left my cellphone number, as I always do, and on Saturday night, I got called by a guy who we’ll call…
Teaching Your Children about Money
I vividly remember watching my father accept change from a cash transaction when I was a child, and trying to figure out exactly how it was fair that he had handed over a $10 bill and received two $1 bills (and our lunch) in exchange. I couldn’t have been more…
A Step by Step Guide to a Promotion
Tired of waiting for better days to arrive so that you can ask for a bump up? Maybe it’s time to quit being so patient. The higher you are on the ladder, the more responsibility you have to take for your progression. This plan can help you prove yourself promotion-worthy…
The Aliko Dangote Story
Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian Business Magnate. He is heralded as one of the most visionary businessmen on the continent. He started as a trader and now owns companies through different industries. He’s your inspiration for the day.
The Best advice Warren Buffet ever got
He’s considered one of the greatest investors ever. The best advice he got was from his Dad. Watch and find out what it is.
The Life You Want
Posted from The Simple Dollar For the first time in quite a while, I was watching a live program on television, meaning I couldn’t just skip the commercial breaks if I so chose. As I sat there watching the advertisements, I began to realize something interesting. Almost all of them painted a…
The Money Academy on radio – KISS 100
Catch us tomorrow, Wednesday the 19th of Jan, 2011, on the Big Breakfast on Kiss Fm (100.3) with Caroline Mutoko, Larry Asego and Jalang’o, doing the money talk from 7AM. The topic for the show is ‘Dude, Where’s MY Money’ where we will try to discover how come there s…
World Aids Day
Today, Dec 1, is World Aids Day. AIDS has infected 33.4 million people worldwide. 22.4 Million of those are in Africa AIDS kills 2 million people a year, worldwide. 1.4 Million of those are Africans. AIDS infects 2.7 million new people every year worldwide. 1.9 Million of those are African…
10 Life Lessons I've Learned in My First 30 Years
Read one person's lessons on her march to the big three oh.
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