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Hawa Tunkara
Mar 265 min read
Ramadan Reflections: Unveiling Financial Wisdom Found in Surah Baqara
One of my Ramadan goals for this year is to read the translation of the surahs in the Quran to deepen my understanding and improve my...
Hawa Tunkara
Mar 192 min read
Finance in Review: My Goals for 2024
Ramadan Mubarak! I hope you and your loved ones are doing well. Am I the only one who wanted to avoid setting goals for 2024 in at the...
Hawa Tunkara
Jul 12, 20235 min read
The Psychology of Spending: Understanding the Influence of Behavior on Financial Decisions
You know, before I went all corporate in college, I genuinely did have an interest in the intersection between psychology and money. I...
Hawa Tunkara
Jun 27, 20232 min read
Your Financial Journey: Introducing One-on-One Islamic Finance Coaching
I am excited to announce the launch of personalized one-on-one Islamic finance coaching sessions with yours truly! Whether you're seeking...
Hawa Tunkara
Jun 8, 20238 min read
Credit Cards Revisited - Intro to Credit Scores
I am back again to talk about credit cards and to introduce us to the concept of credit scores! In my first blog about credit cards, I...
Hawa Tunkara
May 23, 20233 min read
Why Do We Have a Susu?
Growing up, this is the question I asked my mother whenever she had me go down our five-floor walk-up to collect wads of cash from family...
Hawa Tunkara
May 2, 20234 min read
Credit Cards Are Evil! (Or are they?)
Credit cards can be a powerful tool for managing your finances. Still, many Muslims shy away from them because of the fear of dealing...
Hawa Tunkara
Apr 27, 20233 min read
What is Riba?
It's Haram! (Prohibited) That's usually the first thing a Muslim might say when asked about Riba. It is the Arabic term for "interest" or...
Hawa Tunkara
Apr 24, 20234 min read
I'm Not Interested in Your Interest! - Saving Accounts 101
For those who are unaware, banks are collapsing! In recent weeks, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Standard Bank, and now First...
Hawa Tunkara
Apr 5, 20234 min read
Budgeting 101: Tips to be Stewards of Our Wealth
Budgeting is an important practice in Islam because it helps individuals to manage their financial resources effectively. There are...
Hawa Tunkara
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Ramadan Reflections: What is the Importance of Zakat?
The month of Ramadan is here and it is time for us to reflect, practice gratitude, and give back to our communities. It is a month when...
Hawa Tunkara
Mar 27, 20232 min read
What is Shariah Compliance and Why Should We Care About It?
As a Muslim, you’ve probably heard of Shariah Law, right? If not, then no worries! As a refresher, Shariah refers to the Islamic legal...
Hawa Tunkara
Mar 26, 20231 min read
Welcome to Our Blog!
As'salamu Alaikum, welcome to our new blog site "My Finance Sis" dedicated to learning about managing your finances in a way that is...
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