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Let's be honest. Life as a student and office secretary is not easy when money disappears very fast. Between paying rent, spending on transportation, buying food and data, one’s bank balance is always low.
Many people
think saving or investing is only for people with big jobs and lots of
money. But you’d be surprised at the
truth. Being rich is not about how much
money you get, but how much you save and grow. If you are tired of being broke
before the semester ends, NSSF Smartlife Flexi can help. (This is not a paid
ad)
What is
Smartlife Flexi?
Smartlife Flexi
is a voluntary savings plan by NSSF. It is not only for workers. It is made for
people like students who want to save any amount, at any time.
The beauty of it
is that your money earns interest on its own while you study or rest. For example, I joined
it to raise money to pay my tuition and save towards owning a
home.
The Power of
Saving 5,000 Shillings a Day
You don’t need a
lot of money to start. Even UGX 5,000 per day is enough.
- Daily saving: 5,000 shillings is
about the cost of a rolex and a short boda ride.
- In one month: You save 150,000
shillings.
- In one year: You save 1,800,000
shillings.
- Extra benefit: NSSF adds interest,
so your money grows more than it would in a normal bank account.
You can save
easily using Flexipay or Mobile Money, but the last time I checked, Mobile
Money had transaction charges. Flexipay
is free. Flexipay is a mobile money and digital wallet solution provided by
Stanbic Bank Uganda. You don’t need to
have an account in Stanbic Bank to use it.
3 Smart Tips for
Students
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| A student calculates
the cost of savings over dining Photo by Timothy Kalyegira |
How to Get
Started
It is very easy:
1. Write down how you spend your
money for one week, so you know where it goes.
2. Sign up using the NSSF Go App or
the NSSF website.
3.
Every
time you get money, send 5,000 shillings or more to your Flexi account.
Final Message
Building wealth
takes time. Starting small while you are still a student helps you learn good
money habits. Do not wait until you graduate. Start now, and let your daily
5,000 shillings build a better and more secure future.