- Money guides
Make your scholarship — and your money — go further.
Practical guides on budgeting, saving, mobile money and studying
abroad, written for Somali students at home and in the diaspora.
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Short, practical reads on budgeting, saving and sending money.
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Budgeting when your income is irregular
3 min read · Beginner
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Eating well on a student budget: meal planning and food shopping
4 min read · Beginner
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Banks, mobile money and cash: choosing where to keep your money
4 min read · Beginner
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How to build an emergency fund, even a small one
3 min read · Beginner
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Saving for a goal: laptop, tests, applications and travel
3 min read · Beginner
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Supporting family while you study: managing remittances and expectations
4 min read · Beginner
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Hagbad and other savings groups: how to use them well
3 min read · Beginner
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Borrowing responsibly: loans, credit and buy now, pay later
4 min read · Beginner