32-year-old Woman Claps Back at Follower Who Criticised Her for Buying a Mercedes in Cash on TikTok
- Social media influencer Yolenda Jawe's recent car purchase had one netizen criticising her financial move
- The critic said buying a Merc in cash was a bad move and that Yolenda should have instead opted to invest the money and buy the car on a finance plan
- Yolenda, who is educated in finance, said she was quite comfortable buying the car in cash as she could afford to
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In a spicy TikTok clapback, social media influencer Yolenda Jawe (@yolzchannel) turned the tables on a follower who questioned her decision to purchase a Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 in cash.
Mercedes owner flexes financial prowess
While the critic chirped about bad financial moves and investing the money instead, Yolenda revealed her savvy money game with a confident smirk.
"I can afford to actually buy this car in cash and comfortably so. I actually studied finance and investments. I've got a whole degree in it. I worked in corporate, in property finance,"
She went on to detail owning her first investment property at 22, nearing full payment on it at 32, and aiming for a debt-free life by year's end.
Yolenda told the follower that they were welcome to stay in the debt cycle if that is what worked for them.
Watch the video below:
Netizens impressed by Yolenda's comeback
Many netizens praised Yolenda for her bold and confident response to the critic.
Magesh said:
“'Should you wanna continue to be in the debt cycle' felt that sana."
Thobeka Mzolo commented:
"Mina I want to know u Funky unayo yini imoto nje kuqala."
Nampz asked:
"Why do people feel it's safe to own something and not fully own it?"
Dankie San replied:
"Please Siyabonga ukuthi you called him to order❤️."
Nonkululeko Mcanyana wrote:
"Shisa wena gal ."
Thanduyise Sibiya said:
"Ayyy ezinye izimpendulo ziphakeme."
Somkhulu❤ commented:
"Yivale Makoti❤❤❤."
Ghanaian nurse brags about her part-time hustle
Earlier, YEN.com.gh published a video of a Ghanaian nurse sharing her experience after she engaged in a successful side hustle while working as a health professional.
The nurse disclosed that she makes as much as GH₵ 600 on a good day selling beans and gari, popularly called "Gobe", as a side hustle.
She established that taking over the business from her family was one of the best decisions she had ever made.
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