Nimi Akinkugbe

In marriage, money matters. As two individuals merge all their worldly goods, there are many things to consider. After the excitement of the wedding ceremonies, it is time to face your financial future together. Have you affected your name change on your documents? Will you have joint or separate accounts? How will you manage your

“World Savings Day celebrated on 31st October each year, was established to inform people all over the world about the idea of saving their money in a bank rather than keeping it under their mattress. It seeks to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of savings both for modern economies and for individuals alike.

As the holiday season draws to a close, the start of the new school year is fast approaching. Every new school year presents huge opportunities for children, along with some challenges for parents. As we all deal with the economic climate here are some money tips for back to school season.   The academic year

One of the most important life skills you need throughout your life is financial knowledge. Unfortunately, personal finance is not in the school curriculum. This leaves many young adults without any knowledge about how best to manage money or stay out of debt. Here are a few tips to set you well on the path

The family is the smallest building block of society and it holds the utmost importance in a person’s life. It is a most powerful unit when it is cohesive and empowered. In recognition of the critical importance of the family for a peaceful and sustainable society, the United Nations observes International Day of Families each

Generations of women have held the Proverbs 31 woman as their role model. Even though she existed thousands of years ago, the Proverbs 31 woman; and her approach to life and money matters, is more relevant than ever for the 21st Century woman. She forms the perfect picture of a busy woman running her home,

International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th around the world, seeks to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It also acts as a catalyst for change when it comes to gender equality. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “Choose to Challenge”. While the general equality for women is

Is procrastination a major problem for you? If it is a challenge for you, resolve to tackle it head-on in 2021 as one of your key New Year Resolutions. Procrastination can have many negative consequences. Deadlines are missed, opportunities are wasted, work is rushed with the attendant fall in quality standards, impressions are created, as

The word ‘Philanthropy’ stirs up thoughts of ‘affluence,’ but philanthropy takes on many forms, thus why everyone can and should be a philanthropist. It is our response to human needs; it is about caring and serving; an opportunity to be involved. A philanthropist can be defined as “someone who gives of his or her time,