MoneybyZikoko: She Struggles With Money, but It's Not Exactly Her Fault

Vol 44 | 04-09-2023

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We all know the country is hard. Inflation rate is rising, and purchasing power keeps declining. But the situation is even more dire for people on the low income spectrum.

Now, what does it look like for someone who earns relatively little and is battling a mental disorder that affects their relationship with money? How do they make it through each month?

This week’s Naira Life provides some context.

Let’s get into it.

In this letter:

#NairaLife:She’s 25, Navigating Low Income and a Mental Disorder
Love Currency: An Open Relationship on a ₦73k Monthly Income
Money Meanings: “Insurance Premium”
Game: #HowMuchLast
Where The Money At?!

#NairaLife: She’s 25, Navigating Low Income and a Mental Disorder

Since childhood, the 25-year-old subject of this story has struggled with numbers. As an adult, it’s progressed into an inability to handle money and some financial decisions she’s not proud of.

Add all that with a 2022 Borderline personality disorder diagnosis and a constant struggle to keep jobs, and you have this #NairaLife.

Read her Naira Life here

Some other great money articles you should read:

An Open Relationship on a ₦73k Monthly Income

Kabir has always enjoyed a comfortable life and wants to maintain that. Between his love for gifting his partner and a ₦73k income, how will he avoid what he fears most — being poor?

An excerpt: “We have conversation about money all the time. He’s more financially literate, so he knows all about the stocks and bonds market. While I save my regular ₦10 – 15k, he has stocks with a telecommunication company in Nigeria and some his dad left him when he passed. He mentioned in July 2022 that he wanted to get me stocks, but due to the fall in the stock market, he hasn’t gotten around to it. “

Read #LoveCurrency here

Money Meanings

Game: #HowMuchLast

#HowMuchLast is a game where we show you an item and you tell us (and the world) the highest amount you’d pay for it.

Some weeks will be Okin biscuit, some others will be SUVs.

This one is a blast from the past. But a good blast, nonetheless. This week, let’s see how much you’re willing to pay for a Ludo board game.

What’s the most you’d pay? Tweet at us here.

Where The Money At?!

We can’t say we’re about the money and not actually help you find the money.

So we’ve compiled a list of job opportunities for you. Make sure you share this with anyone who might need it because in this community, we look out for each other.

Again, don’t mention. We gatchu.