Fresh out of college with a degree in financial engineering, I thought to myself, “Why not try trading?” After all, I had taken courses like International Finance and had plenty of time on my hands since I hadn’t yet landed a job. With zero capital but lots of curiosity,
A year isn’t just a block of time; it’s a series of moments, choices, and actions that collectively define where you’ll stand when the year ends. Let’s break it down: • 1 Year equals 12 Months. • 12 Months equals 52 Weeks. • 52 Weeks equals 365 Days. And
Money is one of those topics that always seems to spark mixed emotions. For me, it’s empowering yet stressful; freeing yet anxiety-inducing. I feel that my relationship with money is full of potential and excitement as I build toward future goals. However, the weight of life’s financial demands,
Money etiquette is an essential conversation because a lack of it can lead to misunderstandings and broken relationships. Growing up, my mother had strict rules about money. She’d give us a stern look if we asked visitors for money or anything they had. These side eyes were more effective
I just have one question for you. Are you guys really broke? So many of you do not know if you are really broke. We often assume we are broke because we can't cater to certain needs we fail to plan for or wants we don't
Setting financial goals is essential for achieving financial security and independence, especially in a challenging economy like Zimbabwe’s. While managing money can be tough with high inflation and currency instability, having clear goals and a plan can make a significant difference. This blog will explore what financial goals are,
In an era of persistent inflation uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and regulatory reform, the ability to interpret macroeconomic signals has become a defining skill for global markets professionals. That was the central lesson I took from completing the four-hour Standard Bank Global Markets Trading job simulation hosted on Forage, an exercise
For many new bloggers, monetization is presented as a distant milestone, something achievable only after publishing dozens of posts and months of steady traffic. My experience challenges that assumption. After migrating my site from Blogger to Ghost, my blog was approved for monetization with just three published articles. This article
Rising living costs, volatile exchange rates, and limited safety nets have made financial discipline a necessity rather than a choice for many immigrants in South Africa. For those navigating a new country, often while supporting family across borders, saving money is not just about comfort; it is about survival, stability,
For many immigrants, financial stability in a new country begins with a number they do not yet have: a credit score. A credit report is a snapshot of an individual’s financial behavior. It reflects how debt is managed and helps lenders assess how likely someone is to repay borrowed
On Friday, 05 September 2025, a LinkedIn post caught my attention with a familiar promise of “financial freedom.” As a creative in the finance space l was curious to know what this was all about. One of the conversations l have with myself constantly when thinking about my finance content
Hi, it has been a hectic couple of days with earnings season in the United States. Most companies in the major indices have already reported, and AI has remained one of the dominant themes—shaping both business strategies and market moves. At work, we’ve also just finished interviewing interns