There are good reasons to borrow money. But there are also bad ones. Getty Images January 5, 2024 Needing to borrow money? Four tips on what’s okay and what’s not Bomikazi Zeka, University of Canberra Avoid borrowing to pay regular expenses or to pay off existing debt
Kenya’s debt levels are rising at an alarming rate. Hyejin Kang/Shutterstock August 5, 2018 Kenya’s public debt is rising to dangerous levels Odongo Kodongo, University of the Witwatersrand Kenya’s heavy debt burden is worrisome and could damage its economy in the long-term.
Black people often have a hard time accessing loans for their businesses. Many Black Canadians are engaging in mutual aid groups or peer-to-peer banking institutions. (Shutterstock) May 7, 2018 Banking while Black: The business of exclusion Caroline Shenaz Hossein, York University, Canada Black Canadians encounter systemic bias when banking and can have a hard time obtaining loans for their businesses. Mutual aid co-operatives can offer some true alternatives.