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Why replace your old Corolla

Why replace your old Corolla

The other day a brother of mine came visiting. He looked at our dining set and went ‘Wow! But did…
The paradox of making money through charity

The paradox of making money through charity

Some time back in 2006, when I started this column, I had the privilege of seeing the purse of one…
How much time will you waste?

How much time will you waste?

Throughout my life, I’ve found that there are two kinds of people. One group seems to be constantly bored, idling…
The day I got best cleaner certificate in England

The day I got best cleaner certificate in England

Choose to believe it or not, I was awarded a certificate of recognition as the best cleaner while doing my…
Behold lucky pension generation

Behold lucky pension generation

Last week, I missed three calls from my dad. Knowing him very well, I knew something was up and so…
Is that job really your passion?

Is that job really your passion?

I have watched it over and over again: the people that succeed in a particular career path are the people…
The day I spent my maid’s money

The day I spent my maid’s money

Just this last month, I went out with my children for a month-end treat. The boys love pizza so much.…
We should be saving 10% of our salary

We should be saving 10% of our salary

The other day, I came home so exhausted and who do I meet? A bubbling wife who had found a…
Do it yourself and save money

Do it yourself and save money

Last month, while it was still very early in the morning this particular Sunday, I turned myself around in bed…
What best money advice can you give?

What best money advice can you give?

The week gone by, I have had my mail box filled-up with very positive feedback on the Personal finances column.…
Turning your financial situation around

Turning your financial situation around

So here we are in 2011. You look back at your financial situation and you wish the New Year also…
How devaluation would affect your finances part II

How devaluation would affect your finances part II

Last week, we discussed the first effect of devaluation which is causing effects to be expensive.   As we continue…
How devaluation would affect your finances

How devaluation would affect your finances

The previous couple of months have had followers of my column asking me to explain what devaluation is all about…
Living an exceptional life

Living an exceptional life

For the longest time, I was fueled by the desire to have an exceptional life compared to what I grew…
Christmas overspending that embarrassed me!

Christmas overspending that embarrassed me!

I can’t forget what happened on Christmas eve in 2006. Not far from where we were staying in England, there…
Myths surrounding your money part 2

Myths surrounding your money part 2

I wish to conclude the financial myths with you this week.   Myth 5: Self-insurance. Others believe self-insurance is a…
Myths surrounding your money

Myths surrounding your money

One day, while at a local filling station, the pump attendant looked at me and drew closer to my car…
Living exceptional life

Living exceptional life

For a long time, I was fuelled by the desire to have an exceptional life as compared to the life…
Step to success if you are earning less: Part 2

Step to success if you are earning less: Part 2

This week, I continue to explore with you the path to achieving success when you are a minimum wage earner.…
Step to success if you are earning less: Part 1

Step to success if you are earning less: Part 1

A couple of weeks ago, a man in Chilinde (Lilongwe) came foaming at me. He believed my advice in this…
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