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 […]
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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
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In many corporate organizations, 60 is the retirement age, whether you are ready or not, and even when you have so much more to give; it can be quite disconcerting and unsettling to have to move on if you are not mentally and financially prepared. Research suggests that life after 60 can be one of
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Legendary investor, Warren Buffett, celebrated his 90th birthday last week and we’d like to share some of his many words of wisdom. Warren Edward Buffett is an American investor, business tycoon, philanthropist, and the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is considered one of the most successful investors in the world and has a
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created huge challenges for parents, their children, schools, and their teachers regarding educational planning. There is hardly anyone whose income has not been affected by the current situation; with so many suffering a significant drop in income and much uncertainty ahead. The stakeholders each face different challenges that impact all. Effect
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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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Whether you are in a serious relationship, are formally engaged, or married, money is an essential part of our everyday lives and is a topic that should be discussed regularly. It is also a major cause of stress in relationships; particularly marriage, where it takes on an even greater significance not just for the couple,
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Have you ever accomplished anything big with your money or are you waiting until you have enough? The hard truth is that there is rarely enough to accomplish a big goal right from the start; it takes time, consistency, discipline and focus. Don’t have too many financial goals or you may never achieve them. So, what
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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
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