by Effangwa Martha | Sep 21, 2021 | Money
“I di work but I no di see side way my money di go” is not an uncommon phrase among earners. The tendency to not account for your earnings or allowances is what usually drives this syndrome.This phrase is but a symptom of a deeper problem which most times...
by Tim Merciful | Sep 20, 2021 | Money
I did not complete my story. Do you remember Naomi with the red blade ride? I brought you more gist. Before my first payday, I had decided to set aside 200,000frs for savings and 300,000 for my upkeep. This was the standard I set for myself, given that I had never...
by Tim Merciful | Sep 18, 2021 | Money
You have a well-to-do job. A house, car and you can conveniently fund all of your activities. You are very comfortable and can make any trip anywhere around the world. I guess this is the place where everyone wants to be. At best, have a comfortable ‘order and...
by Effangwa Martha | Sep 17, 2021 | Money
“So you bought hair for 180K and the hair still scratches your head?” The hairdressing salon was in an outburst as a male guest who came to visit the madam of the salon commented to one of the clients in disbelief. This is how it all went down: I was at the salon...
by Tim Merciful | Sep 16, 2021 | Money
“Budgeting is not for me; it is for the rich.” This is a common comment that comes up when many are encouraged to get into the habit of budgeting. It is the excuse why many do not budget and feel that they do not have or earn enough; “let those who...
by Tim Merciful | Sep 15, 2021 | Money
“Feed the body that works the money” was a common expression in Leo’s locality. When he landed a job, he understood that whenever he worked, he needed to reward himself, which meant gratifying every desire. After receiving his salary on his payday,...
by Tim Merciful | Sep 13, 2021 | Money
“What God cannot do does not exist” was the song I sang when I had the job offer. It paid twice what I earned, 500k was no small money from where I was standing and it sure felt good to receive it monthly. I immediately moved to a more comfortable...
