A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding FGN Savings Bond
What is FGN Savings Bonds? The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond is a retail investment instrument introduced by the Federal Government of Nigeria to promote saving culture among citizens, and also give them the opportunity to earn income from a secure investment. When you invest in FGN Bonds, you are lending to the […]
8 tips to help you retire early
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, he decided to explore possible ways to retire early, and here’s what he found: 1. Define early retirement – To retire early, […]
No Retirement Regret
Grandma Ibadan, as Mrs. Abiodun Coker was popularly called, was a very loving and generous woman who spent her retirement years giving and spreading joy to anyone and everyone who met her. Mrs. Abiodun was known as a lady who lived life to the fullest. She hosted monthly parties for children on the street […]
6 types of people to have around at retirement
Your experience through retirement will largely depend on the people you surround yourself with. To have a happy and exciting retirement, consider having these types of people in your circle. The Adventurous This is the friend that is up for anything and is a great companion for road trips or getaways. With them, you […]
Young adults and retirement
We follow two cousins both in their 20s, Jude, a businessman, and Mary, as they embark on a visit to their 65-year-old Uncle Frank. Here is how the story goes: Jude Jude loves living the life. Whenever he hears the word, “Retirement,” he scoffs because it seems so far that it hardly feels […]
The Do’s of spending in retirement
Mojisola is on the brink of retirement and her excitement knows no bounds. She already drafted a plan of what she’d want to do with her years after hanging her work boot. She wants to get it right and enjoy her retirement without running out of money or good health. Here are some interesting […]
3 Ways to Improve Mental Health in Retirement
Meet our friends David and Sade. Both of them have been retirees for one and six years, respectively Sade, who has been retired for six years, wakes up at 6 am every day to go for a run and has been working hard at keeping healthy and happy. She has more time now for […]
Smart lifestyle tips for retirees
One of the ways to enjoy a comfortable retirement is by engaging in a chain of healthy behaviors that eventually form a lifestyle that enables you to thrive every single day. As your partner invested in your tomorrow, it is our duty to keep providing you with tips that help you make the most of […]
Stages of retirement planning
Now that we’ve looked at what retirement planning is and the benefits of retirement planning, it is pertinent that we explore some guidelines for successfully planning your retirement at different stages of your life. Young Adulthood (21-35 years old) If you fall into this age bracket, you have sufficient time to let your […]
This thing called retirement!
Retirement is that time of life when a person chooses to permanently leave the workforce behind. In Nigeria, the average retirement age for those in the public sector varies between 55-60 years while some retirees who are fit and healthy often opt for a private employ when they retiree to either keep busy or meet […]
