3 ways to achieve more before the year ends
The past few months in 2020 have sped by almost in a blur leaving a lot undone and times uncertain all thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. But the remaining three months don’t have to be that way. You can start now to revisit the goals you’ve probably set earlier in the year that you’re yet […]
7 Things A Valid Will Cannot Control
A legal will cannot—and thus does not—control everything. When it comes to estate planning, there are several types of documents that already name your designated beneficiaries. Thus, your will does not control: 1) Who receives your life insurance proceeds. If you’ve designated a beneficiary, the beneficiary gets the life insurance no matter what you may state in […]
ESTATE PLANNING: LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY
Wakanda Forever. Unfortunately, no-one lives that long. Chadwick Boseman excited and inspired countless youths and adults when he played the world’s first black superhero, King T’Challa of Wakanda, in the blockbuster “Black Panther.” His recent passing at age 43 shows us that even those who appear to be young, vibrant, wealthy and heroic need an […]
7 Things A Valid Will Can Control
Valid last wills can provide for: Appointment of an executor of the estate. The executor should be someone you trust to administer the estate and follow what the will provides. The executor also pays the estate’s debts and taxes. He or she helps ensure that the beneficiaries receive what you wanted them to receive. Division […]
Discover your money personality
Is there a reason you behave a certain way when it comes to your finances? The answer is YES. This is because your response and behavior with money are mostly due to your money personality. Understanding your money personality is the first step that will help you know how best to approach saving, spending, […]
Early retirement? Sounds great!
Recently, the thought of retiring early had been on David’s mind. The thrill of crossing off his bucket-list one after the other before he got old and frail appealed greatly to him. So, during the lockdown, he decided to explore possible ways to retire early, and here’s what he found: Define early retirement – […]
5 ways to get your budget on track
Track your spending (for at least a month) You may want to use a financial app to help you do this. Ensure that you group your expenses. Sometimes being aware of how much you spend can help you control your spending habits. Clip the excesses Break down your wants and needs. The need for […]
The A,B,C of Mutual Funds
What is a Mutual Fund? A mutual fund is a type of financial vehicle made up of a pool of money collected from many investors to invest in securities like stocks, bonds, money market instruments, and other assets. What does a mutual fund give investors? Mutual Funds give small or individual investors access to […]
Market Update: August 2020
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”5724″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”3/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Equity: The Nigerian Equity market closed the month of August on a positive note. The ASI expanded by 2.51% on a month on month basis, whilst on a year […]
Ask Shade About Trusts: My Salary Has Been Slashed, How Can I Give my Child the Best Education?
Dear Shade, I am a single mother and for the past 6 years, I have been raising my child alone. I vowed to do whatever I can to give my child the best of education so that she can achieve her dream of becoming a pilot. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we had a pay-cut […]
