The human mind tricks us into believing a number of savings and investment myths. One of its most dangerous tricks is with the thought that one is actually saving money when he or she consistently set cash aside for a few days, say 7 days. It is a very dangerous trick that can destroy anyone financially.
A Nigerian freelancer shares how freelancers can invest to create wealth. He shares tips for the gig economy and his investment strategy.
We explain everything you should know about writing a will in Nigeria. A will is not a death sentence, it is in fact a financial plan.
The black tax is part of our financial reality as Africans. Here’s a guide on managing money transfers to family members and dependants.
Seeking out options for smart use of monetary wedding gifts requires a lot of thinking, but is that what you really want to spend your honeymoon on, drawing up plans on how to invest the wedding cash? Most likely not, but then a choice not to do that definitely has its own costs.
While debts can be easily abused, it isn’t necessarily bad. Making a few smart lifestyle decisions and maintaining some discipline can keep it under control.
Borrowing to pay for a home, for example, can be good. You gain equity as you pay down your loan or mortgage. Also, your mortgage interest can be deductible on your income taxes.
Do you feel you’re misspending? We give practical tips on how you can peep into tomorrow to make better financial decisions for your future self.
An emergency savings fund is designed to help you when faced with unpleasant financial surprises. Hence, one can define an emergency savings fund as the big brother you run to when there is a serious financial issue beyond immediate control. It is a stash of funds that must be built over time, and not one that is tampered with within short intervals.
Living on the financial edge is similar to saying your financial health is failing. This article shows you three signs of financial…
Investing can be likened to spicy suya. This is a simple investment guide for Nigerians looking to start their investment journey.
Chidinma Okoli shares financial planning tips on how to organise your finances during her personal finance session with Cowrywise.
You need a quiet eye when building wealth. It’s important to ignore hype, moans and noise while you focus on your financial goals.