Thousands of young Nigerians are unemployed. After the grandeur of the graduation ceremonies, the bachelors and masters degrees, and then NYSC have not translated as expected, to employment for scores of young people. It could be a while before you secure a job. Until it comes, how will you survive? No money is coming in,…
Personal Finance
Personal finance, investment and money matters.
Money Matters: Do You Have A Will?
“WILLS DON’T KILL” What are you leaving behind; a lasting legacy or a family feud? How do you wish to be remembered? For the great work that you accomplished in your lifetime, or for World War III that erupted in your close-knit family after your demise? Here are some important issues to reflect upon regarding…
Internships And Money Matters During The Summer Holiday
What are your teens and young adults doing this long holiday? Of course after a gruelling academic year, there is a need to unwind, rest and rejuvenate, but they don’t need to spend close to 3 months and more holidaying. The long holidays should be more than just a vacation; it is a career opportunity.…
Money Matters- Planning A Family Holiday?
Planning a Family Holiday? The holidays are almost here and maybe you are one of those fortunate enough to be able to get away from the stress and strains of work and routine home life. Many Nigerians in the diaspora will be heading home to spend time with loved ones, whilst others will be heading…
Fathers And Money Matters – Is Your Family Financially Secure?
Yesterday was Fathers Day. Fathers Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. It is also a good time for fathers to consider the critical role they play in the family; to take stock and to carefully consider their responsibilities by implementing important financial steps…
New Reality Show – Kid Entrepreneurs apprentice Show
Kid Entrepreneurs Apprentice Show is a first of it’s kind reality television programme in which 10 of Nigeria’s brightest business minded kids and young entrepreneurs compete against each other in a series of business related challenges to multiply the seed fund of 50,000 naira given to them by the host of the show. [How to…
Will Your Family Wealth Survive “Three Generations”?
We’ve heard of the expressions from shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations, in the United States. And from rice paddies to rice paddies in Asia. Does anyone know the Nigerian term? These expressions are so common regardless of culture or country. According to a study, “wealthy families across countries lose about 70% of their wealth…
Don’t Plan For A Royal Wedding If You Can’t Afford One!
What a wonderful weekend I’ve had watching every last detail of The Royal Wedding. The dress, the music, the pipe organ, the choir and orchestra, the flowers, the pomp and pageantry! If you grew up on Grimm’s Fairy Tales, you were conditioned to dream of a fairy tale wedding perhaps to a real prince. Parents…
If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is.
Gbenga Thomas recently got a well-deserved promotion in a leading manufacturing company. He earned a decent income with good perks and had plans to move his family to a new apartment in a nicer neighbourhood. He had managed to save N3,500,000 for 2 years’ rent and placed it in a fixed deposit for 90 days,…
Will your Money Last as Long as You Do?
Will your Money Last as Long as you Do? For how long do you expect to live? It’s anybody’s guess. But seriously, lifespans are steadily increasing and building a nest egg for your retirement is only one aspect of retirement planning; the other important aspect, is ensuring that those savings you have been accumulating over…