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Sales are not cash
An invoice or a sale is not immediately spendable money. Record payments received and expected payment dates.
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01Household planning
Coming in. Going out. Moving ahead.
Plan your month and build a cash reserve.
Guide + calculator02BorrowingUnderstand the cost first.
Compare the total cost and timing of repayment.
Examples + checklist03Small businessYour work. Your numbers.
Track sales, actual receipts and upcoming payments.
Weekly planning04Money safetyPause. Verify. Then act.
Recognise warning signs and know what to do next.
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Enter your own figures, then calculate.
Planning only. This does not calculate account interest, SACCO charges or a lending decision. Figures are neither stored nor sent.
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Know the total cost
For borrowing, review interest, additional fees, each instalment and repayment timing. Ask for a written schedule.
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Plan a cash reserve
Plan for periods with less work. Start with an affordable amount that leaves room for essential spending.
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MONEY WORDS, MADE CLEAR
Understand the
conversation.
- Income
- Money earned from wages, work or other activities. For budgeting, look at what remains after deductions.
- Cash flow
- The movement of money in and out over time. The date money becomes available matters.
- Loan principal
- The amount borrowed, distinct from interest and other charges.
- Reducing-balance interest
- Interest calculated on the unpaid loan balance. Ask how it is worked out for each repayment period.
- Collateral and guarantor
- Property or a person that may carry obligations under the loan agreement. Understand the consequences before committing.
- Cash reserve
- Money set aside to help when income falls or an unexpected expense arises.
Further reading used for this guide
Bank of America · Better Money Habits ↗I&M Bank Rwanda · Customer Service Charter ↗BPR Bank Rwanda · Working capital ↗
Reviewed on 8 September 2026. These are general learning resources; ask Birunga SACCO for its own prices and terms.
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