PRIME Payout checklist that protects your retirement savings Contribution structures may differ from scheme to scheme, so it is important for new workers to familiarise themselves with documents.
PRIME Why paying off your mortgage early could save you millions Some potential borrowers worry that banks penalise customers who repay mortgages ahead of schedule because lenders lose expected interest income.
PRIME Why it is time to rethink employee benefits It's not just about employing people; it's about helping them build financial resilience.
Why staff benefits matter just as much as the salary The most effective benefits programmes are built progressively, starting with a strong, relevant foundation and expanding deliberately over time, guided by real utilisation data and genuine...
PRIME Building wealth: Why diversification could be your financial lifesaver Financial advisers say steady wealth creation requires more than disciplined saving, with diversified investments helping salary earners spread risk.
PRIME Always broke by the 20th? Why your salary is not the problem Financial literacy, in its most useful form, is about developing a clearer relationship with what your money is actually doing and why. It starts with a question that is deceptively simple: What...
PRIME Here’s where a young beginner can start investing At 29, the most powerful tool you have isn’t expert knowledge; it is time. Money that is saved and invested consistently has years to grow through compounding.
PRIME Chasing the next big investment? How to separate opportunity from hype As financial products become more sophisticated, the conversation is also shifting at an institutional level.
PRIME How to escape the debt trap You may find yourself paying one loan with another or topping up a personal loan to handle arrears. Payday then arrives with relief but quickly turns into stress as deductions and repayments...
PRIME How to intentionally build enduring wealth Retirement is considered in isolation. Insurance is taken out as a precaution. Estate planning is either deferred or treated as an afterthought.
PRIME Five essential documents you need for estate planning While wills and trusts deal with what happens after death, a power of attorney addresses what happens during one’s lifetime.
PRIME How mortgages complicate divorce. Who takes the house and who pays? Divorce may end a marriage, but joint mortgages can keep couples financially tied, with shared legal and repayment risks.
PRIME Costly divorce mistakes that can damage your finances for years Divorce exposes couples’ finances under pressure, where emotional decisions can cause costly long-term mistakes if not managed carefully.
PRIME Seven red flags to look out for in Kenya's higher education Vagueness allows for politics, bureaucracy, and corruption. Look for specificity, such as on page 86 third paragraph add a sentence explaining the linkage between empowering leadership and...
PRIME Rise of men’s chamas as savings discipline tightens Men are increasingly turning to chamas for structure, peer pressure and flexible investment options.
PRIME Why a Will is not enough to protect your estate Lawyer warns that poor planning, not lack of wealth, often triggers costly family disputes after death.
PRIME The macroeconomic forces reshaping investor behaviour Investors are shifting away from passive strategies as information access, economic conditions and technology reshape investing.
PRIME Trading vs investing: Why Kenyan investors are choosing both strategies Kenyan investors are rethinking buy-and-hold strategies as active trading and new technology reshape wealth creation in more dynamic markets.
PRIME Forget the “piggy”, banks woo children savers with chore-linked apps Kenyan parents are using digital banking apps to teach children money management and savings habits.
PRIME More families turn to trusts to preserve generational wealth Unlike wills, trusts impose conditions on the management and purpose of inherited assets. Beneficiaries cannot simply repurpose wealth at will, reducing the risk of dissipation.
PRIME Can you disinherit your adopted child? A growing number of inheritance disputes are raising questions about the rights of adopted children.
PRIME Inside Kenya’s youth-fuelled forex trading boom Young traders navigate scams, steep losses and learning curves as online trading gains traction.
PRIME Stranded passengers? How travel insurers pick up the tab Travel insurance policies are designed to cover a wide range of disruptions that travellers may encounter on international trips. For instance, they typically cover medical emergency evacuation...
PRIME Financial mistakes that most grieving Kenyan families make, and how to avoid them Grief can cloud judgment, leaving families vulnerable to costly financial mistakes in the days and weeks after a loved one dies.
PRIME The thousands employees lose in unclaimed tax reliefs Within those overlooked lines there are tax reliefs that, if properly understood and claimed, can reduce the amount of pay as you earn (PAYE) deducted every month.
