As we enter the new year, it is quite common for many to set New Year Resolutions for the year ahead. However, one crucial aspect of our lives often gets overlooked – our personal finances. Our personal finances significantly impact every aspect of our lives, so it is essential to prioritize and include financial planning […] The post 12 Financial Resolutions for 2024 appeared first on LagosMums ..read more

The most expensive education is not necessarily the best for your child. There is a common belief that the more money parents invest in their child’s education, the better the outcome will be. However, a growing body of research and real-life experiences show that the most expensive education is not necessarily the best for your … Tips for Choosing Quality Education beyond Pricing Read More » The post Tips for Choosing Quality Education beyond Pricing appeared first on LagosMums ..read more

MAKING THE BEST OUT OF THE HOLIDAY The long vacation is here and many parents and their young adults need to figure out how best to maximize this break. Yes there is a need to unwind, rest and refresh, but it is also a good time to take advantage of several weeks at their disposal … Maximize the Long Holiday Read More » The post Maximize the Long Holiday appeared first on LagosMums ..read more

The “sandwich generation” finds itself sandwiched between two generations of family members; parents on the one hand, and children on the other. Both of which simultaneously need their love, attention and care. This need to balance their own needs with the needs and expectations of their families comes with a myriad of financial challenges. Including … The Sandwich Generation Read More » The post The Sandwich Generation appeared first on LagosMums ..read more

“Nigeria has slipped into a recession after its gross domestic product contracted for the second consecutive quarter”, according to data released by the Statistician-General in November. With all that’s happened this year, it is so easy to throw up your hands and think, “more doom and gloom”. A recession is nothing to smile about but … Money Matters: Can your Finances Cope with the Recession? Read More » The post Money Matters: Can your Finances Cope with the Recession? appeared first on LagosMums ..read more

The most fundamental premise of insurance is that you should get it before you need it. No one knows what might happen, and we tend to assume that bad things won’t happen to us; indeed, too many people ignore the need for insurance until a major mishap or setback occurs; it is then that the impact of inadequate insurance … Money Matters: Are you Covered? Read More » The post Money Matters: Are you Covered? appeared first on LagosMums ..read more

5 Budgeting TIPS To Avoid Over Spending This Holiday Season The holiday season is fast approaching and for many, it is a season of spending. Christmas is about spending quality time with the people we love and showing them that we love them. Gift giving is one of the most special and recognized way of… The post 5 Budgeting Tips To Avoid Over Spending This Holiday Season appeared first on Lagosmums ..read more

  Money Matters and New Year Resolutions   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. Many people make new-year resolutions to exercise regularly and maintain a healthier lifestyle, to be more prayerful,… The post Money Matters and New Year Resolutions appeared first on Lagosmums ..read more

There’s a low key general notion that family financial matters belong to the husbands, but we differ on this notion. This was what one of our guest speakers at our 3rd Annual LagosMums Parenting and Networking Event #LMEvent2016, last year December, 2016; Rolayo Akhigbe explained! In her words “Life can be unpredictable and so women must face the reality… The post #LMEvent2016 – Your Finance and You; Fostering Financial Success appeared first on Lagosmums ..read more

  Mothers make huge sacrifices for their families and often neglect their own needs in the process. One area that is often entirely ignored is their financial security. Sadly, the lack of financial knowledge has the potential to negatively impact not only a woman’s future, but also that of her family. Women face some unique… The post Motherhood and Money Matters appeared first on Lagosmums ..read more