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The ABCs of personal finance and investing; how to invest wisely and grow your wealth.
My Worst Investment Ever (and What It Taught Me). AI-Generated.
My Worst Investment Ever (and What It Taught Me) How a Costly Mistake Became My Greatest Financial Lesson I once believed I had a solid grasp on my finances. I had read the books, followed the advice, and even dabbled in small investments. But nothing prepared me for the lesson I was about to learn the hard way. This is the story of my worst investment ever, and the invaluable insights it imparted.
By Mutonga Kamau9 months ago in Trader
The Dumbest Financial Decision I Ever Made. AI-Generated.
The Dumbest Financial Decision I Ever Made A Painful Lesson in Pride, Pressure, and Paying the Price It’s hard to admit that I’ve done something incredibly foolish with money. Not just a small mistake or an impulse purchase, but a full-blown, life-altering financial decision that haunts me to this day. I wish I could say it was a rare lapse in judgment, but the truth is it was a perfect storm of ego, pressure, and poor planning.
By Mutonga Kamau9 months ago in Trader
5 Times I Should Have Said “No” With My Wallet. AI-Generated.
5 Times I Should Have Said “No” With My Wallet Learning to Value Boundaries Over Impulse Spending For the longest time, I believed generosity and saying yes made me a good person. I thought going out of my way to please others, even if it meant spending more than I had, was a sign of kindness. But over time, my bank account told a different story. My savings stayed flat. My credit card balance crept upward. And my financial anxiety whispered louder with every swipe.
By Mutonga Kamau9 months ago in Trader
The $5 Rule That Changed My Entire Financial Life. AI-Generated.
The $5 Rule That Changed My Entire Financial Life How a Simple Habit Transformed My Spending, Saving, and Mindset It started as a joke between me and a friend. We were sitting at a coffee shop, both broke and waiting for payday. As we fumbled through our wallets, he laughed and said, "I always keep my five-dollar bills. They add up faster than you think." At the time, I rolled my eyes and ordered a coffee I couldn't afford. Looking back, I had no idea that those simple words would later change my entire financial life.
By Mutonga Kamau9 months ago in Trader
