IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE- RUN!
We don come again o, ladies and gentlemen, and today’s sermon is “Thou shalt not give thy life savings to suspicious investment apps or platforms. On a more serious note, just recently we saw some sad stories concerning another scheme people fell for- CBEX. A lot of people joke about it and some can even […]
GROWING A SUCCESSFUL HOTEL BUSINESS AFTER MOVING BACK TO NIGERIA
Today’s episode is an interview with an Odogwu who left Russia and moved back to Nigeria to start a thriving hotel business. We are discussing his story, his work, how he moved from Russia to Nigeria, and how he currently runs this hotel business in Nigeria. Can you just give us a brief story of why […]
FRUGAL OR FOOLISH? THE FINE LINE BETWEEN SAVING AND SUFFERING
There was once a time in my life when I had money but I felt deprived of the things I wanted. I grew up in a household where saving was a must and even when I became an adult, it felt weird to enjoy. Even though I was spending on myself, I was overly focused […]
SITES YOU CAN USE TO SECURE REMOTE JOBS
If you have read any of our previous articles, then you can probably already know some tips for finding a good remote job while living in Russia and you might have seen our stories on how to land a professional well-paying tech job in Russia. In today’s article we are looking at sites where you […]
GIVING YOUR CUSTOMERS A FULL EXPERIENCE- Business Special
Today is specially for our business owners and service providers… I recently travelled home and during the preparation for my return back to Russia, I decided to get some local food products I could take along. During one of my runs in the market, I approached a young boy selling ogbono, egusi, crayfish and the […]
THE STRUGGLES OF SAVING- NEW YEAR, OLD ME
The other day someone on our WhatsApp contact list posted something and it was along the lines of ‘The money I am saving is saving me’. That statement hit hard because indeed the cycle of saving is like that: one moment you are proud of yourself for saving and the next, the purse is literally […]
COUNTRIES WHERE YOU CAN GET CITIZENSHIP BY BUYING PROPERTY
They said that 2025 is for doing big things, we are not waiting for opportunities to come, we are going to meet opportunities. If you’re considering a big move this year and in the coming years, we have good news for you! With that being said, let’s jump into this juicy topic. Quite a number […]
I THINK 2024 WAS MY LUCKY YEAR
As usual my people, we are here to give you gist from Russia and beyond. On today’s episode we have someone who feels he apparently had a lucky streak this year (when it comes to big money) and is scared of what the coming year holds. Let’s jump right into it. How was 2024 for […]
MOSCOW LIVING: EPISODE 1
Meet the 28 year old jack of all trades navigating life in the city of Moscow… Where do you stay in Moscow? Lyubertsy District Is there anything that fascinates you about Moscow Oh yeah, at first I used to be fascinated with how big Moscow was. I moved from a smaller city to Moscow so […]
DO PEOPLE REALLY MAKE MONEY FROM MUSIC?
With the way the world economy and my personal finances are going now, there is no business idea I have not thought of. I know my voice is not all that but it is not bad either- I am sure that with a little voice training here and there, I might have a future in […]
A NOTE TO BORROWERS…
Today, we come in violence. Read to the end so that you will understand my plight. Oh, where do I even begin? Picture this: I’m casually scrolling through my WhatsApp, and what do I see? My “friend’s” status updates showcasing what seems like a never-ending stream of fun and food. And I’m left here fuming […]
IF YOUR MONEY COULD TALK: WHAT WOULD IT SAY ABOUT YOU
We have an interesting perspective on today’s article. If your money could express itself, what would it say about you? If the money in your account or purse could voice their opinions, what would they say about your way of life and spending, check out the categories below and see where you fall. Generous El-Shaddai- […]
ON TODAY’S EPISODE OF BLACK TAX
If like me, you’re not Gen Z, you are probably wondering what black tax is. I was also wondering what this term was after I saw it flying on social media a few months ago. After some digging, I understood what it was and I must say many people fall under this umbrella of black […]
ARE YOU FINANCIALLY STABLE?
Isn’t it wonderful– being able to afford whatever you need, pay your bills and even have some money left to save or invest as you please? To be financially stable simply means being able to meet up with all your needs comfortably and you have extra to set aside for emergency situations. The peace of […]
IMPULSE BUYING AND YOU
Are you the ‘I see it, I want it, I get it’ geng? Yes, you. Stay here, we’re talking to you. Or are you the ‘You only live once’ geng? We have one or two things or you. Impulse buying is the tendency to purchase things even without planning. Interestingly, quite a number of people […]
CUT YOUR COAT ACCORDING TO YOUR SIZE (What if There is No Coat to Cut?)
I have always heard this quote growing up, and my father drilled it into our heads. While it might be good advice encouraging people to take on only what they have the money or ability to do, I think this quote is for those with the said “coat”. To put it clearly, this quote might […]
HOW TO MAKE YOUR BOSS LIKE YOU
I rolled out of bed for the first time in many years eager to be at work. I didn’t even realise it but gradually my boss started to like me. Ah wait o, I am male and my boss is male and when I say ‘like me’ I mean he no longer acts like he […]
IS INVESTING FOR ME?
This isn’t another write-up on the best Ponzi schemes or a list of companies to invest in. It’s rather a guide to help you choose the right investment strategy from the numerous options available to you. I know you might be thinking you don’t have enough money to start investing, but hear me out: starting […]
MONEY THIS, MONEY THAT– WILL WE EVER STOP CHASING THE BAG?
I just stayed on my bed contemplating whether to go for my teaching job today or not. I was so tired and the thought of walking under this brain-frying sun coupled with the fact that some kid was probably going to try to drive me nuts kept me glued to my bed. I make a […]
IS ‘INFLUENCING’ A JOB?
Well, the simple answer to the question is a solid yes. Influencing is an actual job. In this generation of ours, the dream job of some children or teenagers is to become a YouTuber or some sort of brand influencer. Even adults are not left behind, there’s a significant increase in the amount of people […]
NOT EVERY JOB IS YOURS, KNOW WHEN TO SAY NO
Sadly, many people who have so much potential, knowledge and education have found themselves stuck in jobs that don’t merit all they have to offer. Certain circumstances might push people into settling for whatever comes their way, even to their detriment. A job can be a clear red flag but because someone is desperately in […]
WHY E-SOLUTIONS IS THE BIGGEST MONEY EXCHANGER IN RUSSIA
We don come o. Gather around for premium gist. E-Solutions is already a household name in Russia (an award-winning brand) and for those of you who are wondering how and why, we are here to give you the gist. There’s a saying among foreigners in Russia- ‘You only need God and E-Solutions’ and this is […]
SIDE HUSTLE SPOTLIGHT- MODELLING IN RUSSIA
If you stay in Russia, modelling is one of the many side hustles students can go into to make some money from time to time. We interviewed Josephine, a final-year medical student and model on the intricacies of becoming a model in Russia and how to overcome some of the challenges people face in this […]
IS IT TOO EARLY TO WRITE YOUR WILL?
Anytime someone asks me this question, my response is always ‘No, it is not too early to write your will.” As someone with first-hand experience, I will tell you why I made the previous statement. I don’t want to make assumptions that everyone reading this understands what a will is so I will define it. […]