As parents, financing the future of our children should be an important part of how we invest our money as the years go by. Setting your child(ren) on the right path financially has a lot to do with how we invest. As for financing their future includes everything: from nurturing them, to their living expenses;…
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Money Matters – 8 Money Tips For Single Mums
Single mums face unique financial challenges.
Money Matters: New Year Resolutions and Financial Procrastination
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…
Money Matters: Everyone Can and Should be a Philanthropist
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,…
How to Manage Baby Expenses when Money is Tight and Baby is on the Way
When money is tight, it is important to know how to manage baby expenses, when you have a baby on the way. As you probably know, having a baby can be expensive and needs proper planning. There is no cheap way to have and raise a baby because, in addition to the money, it takes…
Money Matters: 12 Family Christmas Tips in a Recession
Do we need to put ourselves under so much pressure to overspend at Christmas? The truth is that you can have a great Christmas and still leave money in the bank. Here are 12 tips on how to celebrate christmas with the family during the recession: 1. PREPARE A CHRISTMAS BUDGET Before you begin any…
Money Matters: Can your Finances Cope with the Recession?
“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…
Money Matters: Are you Covered?
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…
Money Matters: Give your Children the Gift of Financial Knowledge
“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.…
Money Matters: Financial Tips for our Youths
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…