Your personal finance
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Pros and cons of starting a small business
In the year gone, which has been one of the most challenging financially, we begun a discussion on how one…
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Finding the right small business for yourself
We are living in hard economic times. I don’t mean just in Malawi, but globally. Making ends meet, even without…
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The fate of dying without leaving will
I do not have to remind you of my female neighbour whose husband died without leaving a will. It was…
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Please, write that will today!
My mind is really fresh as I write. Yes, fresh from memories of my neighbour’s wife who was literally dragged…
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Who do you work for?
I will never forget this other Sunday morning when I went into the nearest supermarket in my area. I met…
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Weddings: pressure or pleasure?
Coming from Salima the other week in 2010, one female colleague made my day. She would normally sleep every time…
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Quality or quantity? Check your wardrobe
One day last year, I rummaged through my wardrobe and was surprised at how much clothes I had. The wardrobe…
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Involve your spouse in planning household finances?
Today, I will go straight to the point. I particularly wish to speak to fellow men on the importance of…
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When you are too polite to say no!
The other day, I walked into our office complex and found a gentleman selling perfumes. A few office mates were…
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Being at peace with your spouse for a healthy income
The other day, my five-year old son shocked me with one complaint, a complaint that still lingers fresh in my…
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The day a taxi driver impressed me
Sometime back, I had the privilege to visit the golden city, Johannesburg. With all of the city’s grandeur, what impressed…
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The value of relationships
Many people argue that the fundamental unit of value in the modern world is money. I neither agree nor disagree.…
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When being in debt gives you satisfaction!
One particular morning, I was pleasantly surprised when my dear wife called telling me she had sent me an e-mail.…
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Road to financial freedom while earrning less
This week, I continue to explore with you the path to achieving success when you are a minimum-wage earner. Last…
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Stepping to success while earning less
Some time back, one man from Chilinde Township in Lilongwe came foaming at me. He believed my advice in this…
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Who do you want to impress?
Just this week, both of our family cars were down. Not because of fuel but due to technical problems. For…
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When a friend’s pay slip shocked me!
Last week, I had the privilege of seeing the pay slip of a very close friend of mine. It was…
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Salient tips
You see, personal finance may mean a whole host of things to people. Personal finance covers a wide variety of…
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Financial advisor for others—what about yourself?
Last Monday, I was so tired and all I wanted was a hot shower followed by a good movie. So,…
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