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5 Easy Steps On How You Can Deal With Financial Stress

One thing about financial stress is we all go through it, Uhuru Kenyatta faces it, hell even Elon Musk goes through it. Here are some ways in which you can manage this stress.

May 13, 2022

Key Financial Lessons You Should Teach Your Kids

Ahead of this year’s Mother’s Day, we come bearing financial tips you can teach your kids or younger siblings so they learn financial independence at a young age.

May 5, 2022

How to Thrive in Tough Economic Situations

Whether you are a Gen Z or a boomer, from Nairobi or Nyeri, a business person, or an employee, the current economic climate has definitely taken a toll on your finances. Watch our webinar for tips on how to salvage the situation!

April 28, 2022

Let's Talk About Black Tax

Black tax is the financial support young black career men/women are expected to extend to their families or beyond. One thing to have in mind is that you can support your family and loved ones financially but at some point, it may affect your financial growth.

May 13, 2022

Want To Have Fun On A Budget This Easter? We Got You!

Something about this Easter has got us reminiscing and is taking us back to two years ago when we were strong on lockdown. But look at us now, who would have thought? Here are some simple ideas of what you can do with your loved ones this Easter without breaking your bank.

May 13, 2022

Key Financial Lessons You Can Learn From Ramadan

While fasting plays a huge role in the holy month, Ramadan is more than just Suhoor, Iftar, and Tarawih. Rather, it's an important time for action and change for 1.8 billion people around the world. Regardless of religion or faith, there are certainly valuable lessons that we can all learn from Ramadan to improve our financial lives.

April 8, 2022

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How To Select The Right Investment For You

To make a solid investment plan, you first need to know why you are investing. Once you know the objective, figuring out which options are most likely to get you there becomes easier. Investment strategies matter in your journey to financial freedom, and if you are one of those who want to invest right now, strategic planning can help.

March 31, 2022

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5 Popular Investments For Any Age Or Income

When one hears the term “investing” the first thought that leaps into most people’s minds is the scene at a stock exchange firm. Most young people cringe at even the thought of investments as they assume they are meant for the wealthy, or for much older people who are further along in their career. This could not be further from the truth.

March 25, 2022

How To Be Financially Prepared For The Upcoming Elections

A few months from now life might be very different. Who knows. Kenya’s next general elections are not scheduled to take place for another 5 months. But we’re not here to discuss politics at all. We are here to discuss the preparedness of your finances during the elections period because you matter to us. Whatever happens, we must be ready to take on the unprecedented chain of events that might unfold.

March 17, 2022

4 Tips On How You Can Save Money On A Low Income

Saving money on a low income may seem impossible. But it is not! The question you're probably asking yourself is, how can I save when I barely have enough to sustain myself monthly? You’re in the right place because we’ll share 4 major tips you should take to the bank on how to manage your funds and have enough money to save for your future self.

March 10, 2022

The Smart Money Woman 💁🏽‍♀️

Over the years, more women have claimed their financial independence and are now more financially literate and we love to see it.This International Women’s Month, we want to share with you some major steps you need to take to be a “Smart Money Woman.” It’s 2022, none of us has a chance to slack on their finances.

March 5, 2022

6 Financial Red Flags To Look Out For In Your Relationship

Most of the time we overlook a lot in the name of love, but some things can be dangerous to overlook. Before the month of love clocks out, let’s discuss a few financial red flags in relationships that you should be aware of.

March 5, 2022

How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams

In the era of Tinder Swindler and constant messages from random numbers to M-PESA them, being vigilant online is critical. Scams are everywhere. Here are our tips on how to not fall victim to online scams.

How to Make Realistic Financial Goals

Picture your future life. Then think about what steps you are taking today that will help you get there. Transforming goals into reality needs work and deliberate action, and that all starts with making realistic goals.

How to Calculate your Personal Inflation Rate

While we lament about how the economy is suffering, it is also important to assess how this affects you. And the only way to do this is by assessing your spending habits and knowing your personal inflation rate.

How to Create a Rock Solid Budget in 5 Easy Steps

Read any article or blog post about savings or financial planning, the word ‘budget’ is mentioned in almost every one. But what is a budget? And how does one go about making one? Read on to find out!

April 14, 2022

How to Not Turn Your January into Njaanuary

It is that time of the year, the one we dread all year yet always forget to plan for. What if we told you that you can still salvage this month? Here’s how!

What are Money Personalities and Why Do You Need to Know Yours?

We all have a different relationship with money and sit at varying levels of being financially savvy. Are you an investor or a shopper? Read on to find out!

Join Our 12-Week Savings Challenge!

2022 is fast approaching and like most of us, we starting to plan our personal, professional as well as financial goals, which makes it the perfect time to get ready to crush your financial goals.

December 22, 2021

5 Ways to Remain Money-Smart on Payday

Your salary has kicked in and your phone has been buzzing non-stop with friends trying to make plans for the weekend. If you are counting your change at the end of every month, this guide is for you!

Webinar: Understanding Investment Stages & Risk Appetite

Join us for an interactive webinar where you will learn more about starting an investment journey. In this session, you will be clued in to how to evaluate your risk appetite and walk you through questions to ask yourself as an early investor.

October 8, 2021

Everything you need to know about an emergency fund

An emergency fund is money stashed away to help you in times of financial distress. It is a safety net you use to meet unanticipated expenses, such as an illness, major home, and car repairs, or even unemployment.

August 27, 2021

5 practical ways to start saving today

Why is it so easy for other people to save money without giving in to the temptations of spending their entire month’s salary on things that don’t really matter? Check out practical ways to stat saving today!

3 tips to help you set financial goals

Financial goals are savings, investment, or spending targets you hope to achieve over a set period. These goals help you visualize the future you want and are the first step to achieving that

Saving tips and tricks!

When it comes to saving money, building good habits is the most important and they will determine how much you can ultimately save. Here's how.

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5 Common Money Mistakes You Are Making Right Now!

Stop making these 5 common money mistakes and achieve financial independence and spend a happy life free of financial stress.‍

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Golden Rules for a Safe Investment

If you are looking for the right way to invest, use these golden rules of investing to get started. The rules will ensure the safe investing of your funds and savings in the right place.

Understanding the difference between saving and investing

Building wealth via investments requires tough skin, boldness, and risk tolerance. Saving also requires discipline; learn their differences and how to maximize both.

Top 10 financial terms you need to know

In all facets of life, knowledge is power. This is also true for managing your personal finances. Understanding these terms will equip you with more knowledge to manage finances better.

How Does Your Money Grow on Koa?

At Koa, we want to see you win and achieve your financial goals faster by saving towards goals that matter to you and growing your money through high interest offered on your savings.

5 smart tips on where and how to save

We all want to save money but sometimes it’s difficult to know where to get started.