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MONEY MATTERS
This column is designed to help you take control of your finances, i.e. money matters, and achieve your financial goals. We explore various topics related to personal finance, including budgeting, saving, investing, debt management and financial planning.
Our goal is to provide practical tips and advice to help you make informed decisions about your money and achieve financial stability. We also address common financial challenges that many African women face. This includes gender pay gap, lack of access to financial services and cultural barriers to financial independence.
You have tried the budgeting apps. You have watched the YouTube videos on saving, read…
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