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..
From Financial Vulnerability to Empowerment: My Journey
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.