Being born poor does not mean that you should die poor.

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There are certain things you can do right to attain financial freedom.

Many Kenyans are always borrowing money from their friends even when they have good jobs.

Here are five secrets to financial freedom:

Create a budget

A budget will help you plan for the little amount of cash you make at the end of the month. Anyone who desires financial freedom should create a budget. Ensure that your budget is realistic. It does not make sense to create a budget that you will not stick to because of different reasons.

Control your spending

There is no way you will free yourself from poverty if at all you are going to spend more than you earn. It is wise to live below your means.

Save

There are various ways you can save a lot of money at the end of the month. There is no need to spend money on things that you can live without. Before you dig into your pocket to purchase anything, ask yourself whether you really need it.

Invest sensibly

After saving a reasonable amount of cash, it is high time you thought about investing the same. There are various avenues where you can invest your hard earned money. You can start a side business to complement your earnings.

Set up an emergency fund

Many people find themselves running up and down because they never anticipated that something can go wrong at some point. An emergency fund can rescue you in the event of a problem.