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Nine bad money habits you should leave behind this year

Knowing better doesn’t automatically mean doing better; it takes unlearning emotional spending and replacing it with intentional choices
By Anjellah Owino Nov. 3, 2025
Signs that someone has fallen off track with their finances are relying on credit to get through the month, avoiding their budget, or feeling anxious when money topics come up
By Anjellah Owino Oct. 28, 2025
Financial scams are getting smarter and harder to spot. With technology on their side, scammers use fake investments, phishing and social media tricks to deceive people
By Anjellah Owino Oct. 21, 2025
Instant gratification often takes precedence over long-term planning, making it easier to spend now than to save for the future
By Anjellah Owino Oct. 14, 2025
For years, investing and philanthropy seemed worlds apart; one focused on profit, the other on giving without returns. Finance coach and advisor Margaret Njeri explains how you can tap into both
By Anjellah Owino Oct. 8, 2025
While you may be motivated to start your business after hearing someone’s story, you need to be aware of your own personal journey and what is right for you in terms of timing
By Esther Muchene Oct. 4, 2025
According to the expert, habits formed in student life can have a lasting impact. It sets the foundation, and a student who budgets and saves, becomes a financially stable adult
By Anjellah Owino Sep. 30, 2025
In many cultures, talking about money with loved ones is considered taboo, often leaving financial matters shrouded in silence
By Anjellah Owino Sep. 23, 2025
Start by finding a group of friends who are interested in investing and who are at a similar financial stage in life
By Esther Muchene Sep. 20, 2025
Ever paused to ask yourself: Am I actually good with money? The answer isn’t always about how much you earn, it’s about what you do with what you have
By Anjellah Owino Sep. 17, 2025
Be cautious of unsolicited calls or texts pretending to be from your wallet provider. Always verify messages directly through the official app
By Anjellah Owino Sep. 10, 2025
This trend flips the script on financial silence, encouraging individuals to publicly set boundaries, prioritise savings and normalise saying "no" to spending pressure
By Anjellah Owino Sep. 3, 2025