Investment fears: 5 ways to deal with them

Investment fears

The main reason you are always skeptical about investment is uncertainty. Remember in the past when you were presented with some investment opportunities, you turned them down because you were afraid of taking the risk. It is not a big deal to fear uncertainties, after all, as human beings; we are not empowered to know […]

How we think about money- Busting Money Myths (1)

Money is one of the few things everyone never stops thinking about. We are either thinking of how we need it, how to get it or what to do with it. Our world view, orientation to life and many other factors contribute largely to our perception of money. It begins with watching our parents handle […]

My 2017 financial resolution

2016 turned out to be quite surprising, albeit unpleasantly. Due to the nation’s economic challenge, the year is closing with many people’s finances in worse state than anticipated. As 2017 approaches, the realisation dawns that one cannot sigh in relief yet, the new year may be no different. Hence, the need to draw up a […]

What does ‘Next of Kin’ mean?

You most likely do not need to think about it anymore, you already know whose name to write every time you are required to name your Next of Kin. But have you ever thought about it? When you name a person Next of Kin, how much authority are you giving to that person, what should […]

Financial literacy and you

SERIES 01: FINANCIAL PSYCHOLOGY How much money do you need right now? N1 million, N5 million or N10 million? What exactly would you do with the money if you happen to be given right now? ‘Definitely, I will spend it on my needs’. The question is: ‘What are your needs’? What hierarchy of needs are […]