I don't know which section is best to post this topic but I just got to post it somewhere. Poverty has numerous definitions and understanding by many. I'm so broke that I can't even save in my bank account which has been deactivated after I've failed to save in it. Right now am so broke that I urgently need something legitimate doing that will yield me money. Though am from a poor family but I don't see any reason to languise in poverty. I'm poor right now. I want to know from you my fellow Nairalanders why am poor. I need your suggestions on how I can overcome this. Why am I poor? @Nairalanders

A lot of reasons can explain why u are in penury.
1, Risk...
A lot of people are poor cos they refuse or are afraid of taking risk. Ask urself, how much worthwhile risk do u take in ur life with ur finances and common sense? No risk, No reward.
2, Extravagance....
how well do u spend d little cash u have? Do u spend it chasing shadows and digging ur grave or u spend with wisdom vis a vis ur monthly income? This is one area that has drained many people. Do u try to impress by spending carelessly? Answer that question urself.
3, Priorities.....
What are those things u consider indispensable that wil take cash away from u without returning it? You shud be able to seperate ur LIABILITIES from ASSETS.. DO u acquire liabilities? Liabilities would remove cash from u and make u poor. ASSETS may take cash from u but wil return it if not immediately, definitely later. Cut down ur liabilities and u wil pick up.

4, Wisdom..
Spending money with wisdom or being wise enof to identify opportunities that wil generate money for u is very crucial. Common sense they say is not common. God said if u need wisdom, u shud ask him. Bible say. '' Get wisdom and in all ur gettings, get Understanding.

5, Tithe.....
Do u pay ur tithe? Do u believe in d principle of sowing and reaping? Xtians and muslims understand that principle. If u are a xtian, i will ask u, do u pay ur tithes to God? Do u rob God and expect him to rebuke d devourer for ur sake? Its a simple thing, start paying ur tithes and be faithful in doing so and see what miracles God wil perform for u. Eating ur tithe is synonymous with eating ur destiny.
Your family is poor so that u wil be rich. U have no reason whatsoever to be poor infact it is criminal of u to try to ..
The list is by no means exhaustive, infact this is just a scratch..other comments from nairalanders would be of help for sure.
Above all God's blessings maketh rich and added no sorrow. Ask God to bless u.
Gudluck.

I believe you are poor because you are from a poor family, and you are in nigeria.
But that poverty is not going to last for ever.

I must confess that I learnt from this your advice. I pray God to give me the grace.

ukandi1: A lot of reasons can explain why u are in penury.
1, Risk...
A lot of people are poor cos they refuse or are afraid of taking risk. Ask urself, how much worthwhile risk do u take in ur life with ur finances and common sense? No risk, No reward.
2, Extravagance....
how well do u spend d little cash u have? Do u spend it chasing shadows and digging ur grave or u spend with wisdom vis a vis ur monthly income? This is one area that has drained many people. Do u try to impress by spending carelessly? Answer that question urself.
3, Priorities.....
What are those things u consider indispensable that wil take cash away from u without returning it? You shud be able to seperate ur LIABILITIES from ASSETS.. DO u acquire liabilities? Liabilities would remove cash from u and make u poor. ASSETS may take cash from u but wil return it if not immediately, definitely later. Cut down ur liabilities and u wil pick up.

4, Wisdom..
Spending money with wisdom or being wise enof to identify opportunities that wil generate money for u is very crucial. Common sense they say is not common. God said if u need wisdom, u shud ask him. Bible say. '' Get wisdom and in all ur gettings, get Understanding.

5, Tithe.....
Do u pay ur tithe? Do u believe in d principle of sowing and reaping? Xtians and muslims understand that principle. If u are a xtian, i will ask u, do u pay ur tithes to God? Do u rob God and expect him to rebuke d devourer for ur sake? Its a simple thing, start paying ur tithes and be faithful in doing so and see what miracles God wil perform for u. Eating ur tithe is synonymous with eating ur destiny.
Your family is poor so that u wil be rich. U have no reason whatsoever to be poor infact it is criminal of u to try to ..
The list is by no means exhaustive, infact this is just a scratch..other comments from nairalanders would be of help for sure.
Above all God's blessings maketh rich and added no sorrow. Ask God to bless u.
Gudluck.