It’s not your income, it’s you! Spending money is easy, saving it is harder, and budgeting is your middle ground. No matter how much money you earn, you need to be able to manage your finances. Some people assume that if you don’t earn enough money, then budgeting is not an option. That is a
From PoW to PoS: Ethereum Merge Explained It’s official! Ethereum has moved from a Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism to a Proof of Stake (PoS). Everyone is making such a big deal about it, but what does that even mean?! Let’s break it down. Okay! So, PoW is the first and considered to be
4 Women Who Disrupted the Fintech Industry It's Women's History Month, and the fintech world is about to get a serious dose of girl power! In an industry traditionally dominated by men, these remarkable women have shattered glass ceilings, rewritten the rules, and left an unforgettable mark on the world of finance. 1.
6 Travel Hacks to Save Your Wallet It’s not the holiday season but it’s the perfect time to plan a trip anywhere. The thing is a lot of us are not so into the idea of traveling concerning the current financial status. But that’s why we’re here to help travel on a budget!
Into the Fintech Sandbox Remember how when we were kids we used to play in the playground and it was just basically a loop of falling off our faces in the sand and then getting up again? Ah, youth! Don’t you wish there was a playground for life where you can just fail
Fixing Fintech’s Bad Reputation You know you’ve made it when rumors never stop following you around and the fintech industry has certainly had more than its fair share. So, let’s get started and clear some things up! 1. Fintech is the anti-hero of traditional banking Batman and the Joker. Harry Potter and
Crowdfunding: All For One Struggling to get a loan? Or maybe the interest rate is too high? Or maybe you’re too scared to take out a loan with the EGP going down and your anxiety going up! Maybe you’re looking for an alternative? Well, we’ve got you covered! Alternative Finance What
The AI Wars You don’t ever have to feel lonely anymore, not when you have chatbots! New human-like chatbots are on the rise and the AI war has started! We’ve looked at ChatGPT earlier, tried it, and loved it! Today, we’re looking to its new and upcoming competition, Bard AI.
Sustainable Finance Malcolm X once said that “the future belongs to those who prepare for it today,” and he was definitely on to something. It was true then and it’s still true now. With climate change, heat waves, and wildfires each year, the world should do better. And Fintech is doing
How to Ramadan on a Budget 'Tis the season of family gatherings, grand meals, delicious sugary desserts, and decorated streets wherever you go! Ramadan is just around the corner, excitement is in the air but it's a bit fogged with the dreadful expenses. Not to worry, you can still enjoy Ramadan on a
Financial Check-In: Adulting Edition (No Sweatpants Required!) Ditch the sweatpants (unless they're your productivity uniform!), grab a snack, and let's conquer your annual financial check-in! It's time to embrace adulting and empower yourself financially. 1. Spilling the Tea (and Money Beans) ☕ Just like learning from past mistakes makes us better people,
Featured What in the World is Fintech? Think of your average Thursday afternoon. As you get ready for a night out you pay your internet bill using Fawry, use your credit card to Uber to your restaurant and split the bill when it’s time to pay using your nexta app. Most of us use Fintech in
Ticketmaster's NFT-Gated Features From the Messiverse to Instagram tokens, the NFT pool is getting bigger and bigger. Now comes a new shape of the non-fungible tokens with Ticketmaster! THE Ticketmaster? Yes, the one and the same. The largest ticketing service provider in the US or more recently known as the ticketing company got
Simplifying Big Words: What’s an E-wallet? Under the sunny weather of Sahel, one would need a refreshing juice or a healthy snack. Yet, it would be a bummer to carry your wallet to the beach, as it could be lost or stolen. And that’s my friend, why you need to have an E-wallet. Let me
Buy now pay later with a modern fintech twist If you’ve paid for anything online recently, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen a new option “Buy Now Pay Later” on the checkout page. But what’s BNPL? You’ll find out everything about this new trend just about now. What is buy now, pay later?
Apple Pay [Later] keeps the Competitors at Bay Apple Pay, Apple Card, Apple Cash, and more. Apple has clearly slithered into the fintech scene and it is on the lookout for a bigger fish. Because the company just introduced Apple Pay Later in the US. What we know so far Just like Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), Apple
Saving Without Compromising Your Lifestyle Everyone talks about life-work balance, but no one talks about money-life balance. Do you scratch every fun activity in life to save money OR do you only live once? Two extremes that will likely leave you miserable in the end. But can we have the best of both worlds? We
Autism, Money, & Financial Inclusivity April is Autism Awareness Month. A time to recognize the challenges autistic individuals face on a daily basis. Some of these challenges are financial challenges. We’re gonna explore some of these challenges from finding employment to navigating the financial system. 1. Marginalization For autistic individuals, financial inequality starts early
4 Ways to Slim Down Your Fitness Budget As we give more focus to our mental health, we know that exercising impacts our mental health too. Another reason why yoga retreats, CrossFit, and the gym craze have been popular these past few years. But this could also put on some weight on our spending habits. So here are
Figuring Out Your Net Worth Everyone keeps telling everyone that their value comes from within until money comes along and then your value is related to your net worth. “Net worth” You might have heard this term before especially when the big bucks are mentioned. Whether it’s Bill Gates, Sawiris, or you, everyone has
The FIRE Movement Explained Normally when people hear the word fire, they either run in the opposite direction or hear Donald Trump’s voice! But now, people are running after FIRE. Well, the FIRE Movement at least. FIRE Movement? Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE). This movement is basically summed up as an insane saving
ETFs Explained Investing could be a tricky path to walk. From fees to risks, flexibility, returns, yadda yadda yadda! Diversifying your investment portfolio is the #1 tip everyone is gonna give you, but how do you do that exactly? ETFs! What are they? How do they work? Are they any good? So
Nexta 101: What You Want to Know So, you’re ready to take your finances to the next level. Of course, Nexta is your fintech of choice, duh! Exciting as it is, your head must be buzzing with questions on how to sign up to get your card and if it’s easy to link to freelancer’
