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Weekly articles on saving, investing, and the return journey
Every week I publish an article — sometimes a calculator walkthrough, sometimes a deep-dive on a specific topic, sometimes a reflection on the journey. All free, all honest, all backed by real math.
The Stay or Go Assessment: What Your Readiness Score Actually Means
8 dimensions, weighted by importance, scored 0-100. Here's how the composite readiness score works — and what to do with yours.
When Can I Actually Afford to Go Back? I Did the Math.
Binary search, compound interest, inflation-adjusted targets. Here's how the Return Timeline calculator actually works.
What Salary Back Home Actually Equals Your Foreign Salary?
It's not just FX conversion. Tax rates, cost of living, and purchasing power all matter. Here's the 3-layer math.
I Audited 5 Years of Remittances — The Opportunity Cost Made Me Sick
I sent home $30,000 over 5 years. If I'd invested it instead, I'd have $43,000 today. Here's the full audit.
How Much Does It Actually Cost to Move Back to Africa?
Flights are just the beginning. I calculated the true one-time relocation cost — and it was 40% higher than I expected.
The 'Black Tax': I Finally Put a Number on It
How much does supporting family back home actually cost? I ran the numbers for 3 diaspora personas — and the results were sobering.
Why I'm Returning to Africa in 56 Months (And Why I'm Telling You About It)
The vague 'someday' plan wasn't working. So I set a deadline: December 2030. Here's what changed when I did.