AfroBudgetingirl — Real Money Lessons for Real Life
AfroBudgetinGirl shares honest money stories and practical financial wisdom shaped by culture, relationships, and everyday realities.
Here, money isn’t just numbers. It’s lived experience.
This space helps you understand your money and make confident financial decisions — one step at a time.
What You’ll Find
Family & Relationships Finance
Money in love, parenting, culture, and family life.
Budgeting, Debt & Money Basics
Simple budgeting, saving, and everyday money tools.
Financial Protection & Security
Emergency funds, insurance, and financial safety nets.
Legacy, Bereavement & End-of-Life
Money guidance during loss, transition, and responsibility.
Cost of Living & Real-Life Stories
Honest stories about pressure, change, and rising costs.
Glow Up Budget Tips
Fictional interviews. Black women. Budget glow-ups with personality and purpose.
Why it matters
Real stories. Practical insight.
So you feel supported — and confident — with your money..
When Taking Care of Myself Quietly Reduced My Expenses
What if the reason you’re struggling to save isn’t your budget — but your lifestyle?
In this personal story, I share how focusing on my health, awareness, and strategic spending quietly reduced my expenses. From food habits to emotional spending, this article explores how saving often becomes the outcome when you align your life with intention.
From Financial Vulnerability to Empowerment: My Journey with Afrobudgetingirl
More people than ever are experiencing financial vulnerability — even those who appear secure. In this article, Ingrid, founder of Afrobudgetingirl, shares her journey from the French West Indies to the UAE, uncovering what true financial vulnerability looks like, why it affects everyone regardless of income, and how awareness and planning can transform uncertainty into empowerment and lasting peace of mind.
The Real Housewives of Lock-Up Edition
From Bravo’s BravoCon scandals to Netflix’s scam-celebrity specials, we’ve turned fraud into entertainment. But what happens when crime becomes content? AfroBudgetinGirl dissects how race, privilege, and our obsession with luxury blind us to who really pays the price.
The Land of Opportunities
When life abroad becomes financially unsustainable, what do you do? Explore a true story of courage, motherhood, and financial self-preservation — and learn how to build your own backup plan when “starting over” becomes the only option.