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[text] Money market funds are best for regular savings. SACCOs are a better way to access credit. Local stocks are best for dividends. Offshore stocks are best for capital gains. Bonds are usually low risk with predictable returns. Real estate is best for long term capital

[text] The assets that wealthy people own and use to maintain their riches are mostly boring, slow compounders. Bonds, SACCO, MMF, ETF, index funds, dividend stocks, real estate. You don't have to invest in exciting, high risk ventures to be wealthy. Be consistent with boring assets.

[text] Money doesn't change who you are, but it removes the desperation that forces people to tolerate things they shouldn't. There's a calmness that comes from knowing you can walk away from anything, a bad job, a toxic situation, a deal that doesn't respect you. Financial peace is

[text] When money hits your bank account, simply follow your plan. That's how you build financial discipline. ✓Save 10% in an MMF ✓Use 50% on your needs & bills ✓Spend 20% on debt repayment, wants & hobbies ✓Invest 20% in sound investments for the future (stocks/ETFs, T-bills or

[text] You can only have one day job, a standard 8am-5pm. But you can own many rental properties, stocks, businesses, and other cash flowing assets you want. You can't be fired from assets. Your absence from your job may lose you some pay, but your assets don't take leave off work.

[text] You spent your teenage thinking your dad was just being miserly, but now that you pay your own bills, you finally get it. It makes those old worn-out shoes he kept for a decade look a lot more like a choice he made for you. It was either he wore new shoes or you stayed hungry and

[text] 3 M's of wealth creation: Making money: ⚡work a salaried job ⚡sell a product/service Maintain the money: ⚡don't spend more than you earn ⚡invest at least 20% of your earnings Multiply the money: ⚡reinvest returns ⚡invest in your skills ⚡invest in your business

[text] Four things that have a huge impact on your personal finances: ~The career you pick ~Your circle of friends ~Your lifestyle choices ~The person you marry You are largely an end product of your lifestyle and the people you interact with.

[text] Never allow anyone to make you feel like your Ksh 5,000 or Ksh 10,000 is too small to invest. Many people delay investing because they believe they must first accumulate large sums of money. In reality, the habit of investing matters far more than the size of the first

[text] No matter how much money you make, if you rely on a single source of income, you will always be one step away from being broke. This may be exempt for corporate titans, but for ordinary folks like us who hold on to salaries like fish to water, investing is the only way out.

[text] The ultimate financial goal is to build passive income streams that will eventually replace salary income. Every single Ksh 1 you invest into fixed income or MMF accounts, stock market, treasury bills, bonds or SACCO deposits - gives your employer a little less power over you.

[text] To build wealth, you need to grow, contribute, and strengthen what already exists. Wealth comes from building value from your salary or business profits. Saving and investing isn't self deprivation. It is an act of kindness to your future. It buys you options and peace of mind.

[text] You become unbeatable when you, ~Invest in a career to enhance income. ~Invest in skills for relevance and opportunity. ~Invest in assets for financial stability. ~Invest in yourself for a well-rounded and fulfilling life. ~Invest in people for belonging and networking.

[text] Some financial mistakes: 🤑 Falling in debt trap 🧟‍♂️ Avoiding insurance 👩‍💻 Ignoring financial literacy classes 🚘 Buying more depreciating "assets" 👴 Not saving enough for retirement 💸 Redeeming stocks/funds frequently 👥 Comparing financial status with others

[text] Your 30's were spent on growing income, accumulating savings, liquid investments, and hard assets. Your 40's will still involve a lot of asset compounding, but make room for spending too. You just have to strike a balance between wealth creation, maintenance, and living life.

[text] Making money matters, but managing it is what actually builds wealth. Track where your money goes. Most people lose money in small, unnoticed expenses. Follow a simple rule: 1. Save first (20–30%), then spend 2. Build emergency fund (3–6 months expenses) 3. Invest

[text] Be very careful when lending money to friends. Money has a way of changing dynamics. If repayment delays, awkwardness begins, conversations become uncomfortable and distance slowly appears where trust once existed. Before long, many people realize they have lost two things at

[text] Use your 20's to sharpen your craft. Your 30's are a great wealth building decade. When you think of each shilling invested as buying more freedom and flexibility in your 40's and 50's, and NOT a sacrifice of leisure and finer materialism, the path to building true wealth begins.

[text] Payday week 💰 Here's what we do on paydays as we build wealth, one step at a time: • Money Market Fund top up • Fixed Income Fund top up • Knocking off debt • Purchasing stocks/bonds • Accumulate SACCO deposits We wash, rinse, and repeat next payday 🔄

[text] Money mistakes in your 30s may not be too harsh as they can be in your 40s. You need a balance of conservative and aggressive risk. The 40s come with additional responsibilities- career and family. Past 45, you ought to have a clear direction of where you want to go. Do not use

[text] There are different asset types, °Physical assets ~ art, house, land °Paper assets ~ stocks, treasury bills, bonds, etc. °Intangible assets ~ business, intellectual property, skills, etc. °Digital assets ~ NFTs, software license, cryptocurrency Diversify your income sources.

[text] Financial ages: The 20's -Learn to budget -Have an e-fund -Invest in learning The 30's -Build savings -Invest in assets -Build a + credit score The 40's -Home ownership -Review retirement plan -Update health insurance The 50's -Pay off mortgage -Diversify and protect assets

[text] Fixing your work ethic, adopting an abundance mindset, and generally being conscious of and hungry for wealth creation strategies will lift you out of background poverty. Get your money right and make a difference. Doing nothing will keep you in the vicious circle.

[text] To be wealthy, you have to cut out the noise, be shamelessly focused, and consistent in something, -stick to your budget -refuse to buy liabilities -sell something of value -build your personal brand -refuse to go into debt for liabilities -invest in your personal development

[text] The friends you keep today are who your children will refer to as their connections tomorrow. Normalize investing in your circle of friends - support each other by sharing progressive ideas. Help each other grow through mutual links to professional and investment opportunities.

[text] Money tips to jumpstart your asset portfolio and improve your cash inflows: 1. Avoid unnecessary lifestyle inflation. Buy assets instead. 2. Improve your cash inflows by making 10%+ more every year. 3. Save/invest at least 15% of your income. Pay yourself first. 4. Invest in

[text] If you cannot pay it quickly, you hardly afford it. If you cannot buy it twice, you hardly afford it. If you hardly afford it, you should think twice about buying it. If you are going to borrow money, it better be for something that makes more money or grows in value, or both.

[text] Treat yourself like a business. Live your life with the same discipline a real business survives on. A business budgets, tracks cash flow, manages risk, saves reserves, and invests for the future. Do the same: spend less than you earn, try your best to plan your expenses before

[text] #FinanceFriday Jumpstart your asset portfolio and improve your cash inflows: 1. Avoid unnecessary lifestyle inflation. Buy assets instead. 2. Improve your cash inflows by making 20%+ more every year. 3. Save/invest at least 20% of your income. Pay yourself first. 4. Invest

[text] Making money is action: create value, execute. Keeping money is discipline: live below your means, protect capital. Growing money is knowledge: understand assets, let compounding work.

[text] A hungry stomach, an empty wallet, and a broken heart can teach you the best lessons in life. Work on your wallet by learning valuable skills, monetize them, and grow assets. You will have solved hunger and attract high value women. Choose the one who understands you best.

[text] Each time you get paid, adjust your budget to your goals and situation. The 50/30/20 Rule Allocate: ⚡50% of your income to recurrent needs - rent, bills, shopping ⚡30% to savings, investments, and debt repayment. ⚡20% to lifestyle choices - leisure, travel, clothing, etc.

[text] Your salary is your most valuable tool for accumulating wealth. Gain experience, get a promotion, get salary hike, and invest more in cash flow assets like bonds, stocks, MMF, REITs, etc. Use your job to create a side hustle, which will create sustainable financial stability.

[text] Conditions ideal for high saving and investment rates before age 40: -Fairly good pay -Little or no debt -Modest lifestyle -Cheaper housing -High value skills-set -Cheaper, low CC, paid off car -Lots of energy and time for work

[text] ✓Grow your income. ✓Stay out of bad debt. ✓Pay off debts regularly. ✓Buy income earning assets. ✓Grow your income more. ✓Buy more income earning assets. That's the drill. #MoneyMonday

[text] You are built in the fire. Embrace the flames. Rise and own your throne. 1. Time is on your side, use it - You’re not late. You’re in training. Keep sharpening your sword. 2. Failure is the tuition fee for success - Every loss teaches you the game. Pay attention, level up, and