The long vacation is here and many parents and their young adults need to figure out how best to maximize this break. Yes, there is a need to unwind, rest and refresh, but it is also an excellent time to take advantage of several weeks at their disposal to improve existing skills, build new …
The “sandwich generation” finds itself sandwiched between two generations of family members; parents on the one hand, and children on the other. Both of which simultaneously need their love, attention and care. This need to balance their own needs with the needs and expectations of their families comes with a myriad of financial challenges. Including …
In this article we will talk about 12 important money tips for Fathers, as we celebrate Fatherhood this Fathers Day. Fathers are special every day, but Father’s Day celebrated in June each year stands out as a day to honour fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the extraordinary influence of fathers in the society. …
Family businesses are the backbone of any economy and Nigeria is no different. The family is the smallest building block of society and it holds utmost importance in a person’s life. It is a most powerful unit when it is close-knit and empowered. The United Nations have set aside the 15th of May, as the …
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“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. …
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“Nigeria has slipped into a recession after its gross domestic product contracted for the second consecutive quarter”, according to data released by the Statistician-General in November. With all that’s happened this year, it is so easy to throw up your hands and think, “more doom and gloom”. A recession is nothing to smile about but …
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The most fundamental premise of insurance is that you should get it before you need it. No one knows what might happen, and we tend to assume that bad things won’t happen to us; indeed, too many people ignore the need for insurance until a major mishap or setback occurs; it is then that the impact of inadequate insurance …
What a very unusual academic year it’s been, take advantage of the 2 months or more at your disposal to learn to earn.
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 …
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 …