The first time I came across Mrs Nimi Akinkugbe was in the newspapers. She had a regular column in a national newspaper about money matters. I reached out to her by sending her an email and asked if she would contribute to the blog. I was in the early days of Lagosmums and explained what…
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Money Moves To Make Before 2020
As 2019 gradually comes to an end in barely two weeks, thereby ushering in the start of a new decade, do find some time to get some clarity around your personal finances. Of course, with the spending frenzy, all the parties and activities, it is easy to put aside such a mundane task till next…
How the Marriage is more important than the Wedding Day
Getting married does not need to include debt if you plan properly
Are you on Track to be Financially Independent at 59?
Nigeria celebrated 59 years of independence last week. We know that in this period, we have not met expectations based on what we have been endowed with. Fortunately, we still have a huge opportunity to earn and to manage our resources properly to get out of this situation. 59 is a relatively short time in…
The World is Going Cashless: How Ready are You?
The world is going cashless whether you are ready or not. All the signs are towards encouraging everyone to go cash-free. Increasingly, these initiatives will impact everyone. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) cashless policy commenced on January 1, 2012 in a phased approach that featured Lagos as the pilot state. In a circular, dated September…
Money Tips for the Holiday and your Travel
here are some money tips to help you save and manage your holiday and travel.
Have You Made Your Financial Resolutions For 2019?
Here are 12 resolutions to consider for 2019.
How To Make A Difference this Christmas?
Here are ideas on how to make a difference this Christmas
Money Matters and New Year Resolutions
Money Matters and New Year Resolutions A new year brings with it a sense of renewal and the age-old tradition of new-year resolutions helps you to focus on making positive changes in various aspects of your life. Many people make new-year resolutions to exercise regularly and maintain a healthier lifestyle, to be more prayerful,…
NIMI’S TOP 20 CHRISTMAS MONEY TIPS
Do you look forward to Christmas or has it all become too much, stretching us to our limits in terms of stress, time and money. Here are my top twenty tips on how to have a great Christmas without throwing your finances into disarray. 1. PREPARE A CHRISTMAS BUDGET A Christmas Budget is the best…