Are you prepared for this year’s life events? What are the major life events you anticipate this year? Are you prepared for them financially? Our lives are shaped by various life events that come with financial consequences. Many people get swept up in such events without being financially prepared. Life events range from the significant milestones
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How have you fared in 2013? The end of year is always a good time to take stock and look back at what for many has been a challenging year financially and otherwise, and to prepare yourself for 2014. Here are a few things to consider before the end of the year to ensure that
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By Nimi Akinkugbe Naturally it is the desire of every parent or guardian to give their children the best possible start in life. One of the best ways to build a foundation for a secure future is through a sound education. Education opens doors to many opportunities, and is a necessity in today’s global economy.
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Contributed by Mrs Nimi Akinkugbe Cell phones have become such a major part of our existence and for most people our telephone bills have become a large monthly expense. Have you ever returned from abroad to find a shocking mobile phone bill awaiting you? Â When you use your phone abroad, as soon as it is
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by Nimi Akinkugbe Shakespeare’s Polonius offers the sage advice to his son Laertes in Hamlet “Neither a borrower nor a lender be, for loan oft loses both itself and friend.” Consider this scenario: A friend calls you and needs to see you urgently. It can’t be discussed on the telephone; she must visit you personally.
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Should Couples have a Joint Account – by Mrs Nimi Akinkugbe Tunde grimaced as the cashier handed him back the debit card. “I am sorry Sir, but your card has been declined for insufficient funds”. Since he got married to Temi, this had become a problem. Temi was not as responsible with money as he
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The Proverbs 31 Superwoman – could it be you in 2013? 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. Â Many people make new-year resolutions to exercise regularly and lose weight, maintain a
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It’s time for Your Annual Check Up Are you one of those people that postpone scheduling your annual dental check up? The result of not having a regular check up means that you may end up having a painful emergency that will cost a lot more than it would have done if only you’d gone
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Contributed by Mrs Nimi Akinkugbe It’s that time of year again! Where did 2012 go? For many, the approach to Christmas has become a time of too much expectation, and far too much pressure. As the seasonal blitz with its attendant flashing lights, piped carols, colourful ads, draws near, you find yourself caught up
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