TEACHING KIDS ABOUT MONEY- TALK ABOUT IT EARLY
Whether you’re already a parent or you’re aspiring to be one, talking about money (the right way) with your kids is one of the best decisions you will ever make. Financial literacy is an essential life skill that can have a significant impact on your child’s future. The earlier you start teaching them about money, […]
Top Freelance Skills in Demand in Russia: How to Build Your (Remote) (Tech) Career as a Foreigner
Top Freelance Skills in Demand in Russia: How to Build Your (Remote) (Tech) Career as a Foreigner ‘Don’t wait for opportunities, create them. Pick a skill. Dedicate yourself to learning it persistently for the next few months, and the right job will find you.’ Russia has a diverse economy, and as it grows, the demand […]
FINDING A JOB IN RUSSIA IS HARD- 7 TIPS TO NAVIGATE THE JOB MARKET
Finding a good job is arguably the most difficult task for foreigners living in Russia. If you’re currently on the hunt for your first job in Russia as a foreigner, you’re definitely in for an adventure, and you’ve got to make sure you’re ready to navigate the job market. First off, let’s address the elephant […]
7 MONEY LESSONS TO TAKE FROM ALIKO DANGOTE’S LIFE AND BUSINESS
Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian businessman, investor, and philanthropist, who is currently the richest person in Africa and one of the richest in the world. With a net worth estimated at over $10 billion, Dangote’s success in business has been attributed to his strong work ethic, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the value […]
WHAT MONEY QUESTIONS SHOULD YOU ASK YOUR (POTENTIAL) PARTNER?
Let’s Talk Money, Honey! It’s that time of year again when love is in the air, and we’re all thinking about our relationships. But let’s be real, folks – love is great, but it’s not everything. And when it comes to long-term relationships, there’s one big elephant in the room that often gets overlooked: money. […]
7 TOP TIPS FOR FINDING A GOOD REMOTE JOB ONLINE
As technology develops, more and more opportunities for tech (and remote) jobs continue to appear. These opportunities allow individuals to use different software to perform tasks online, collaborate with teammates, and complete projects right from the comfort of their home. If this is the kind of job you’re looking to get, keep reading! It can […]
HOW TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY
Money can be a very important fuel to help you meet your basic needs. Learning to improve your relationship with money will help you to continuously grow your wealth through deliberate and sustainable ways. Everybody wants to make money and enjoy life, but that doesn’t just happen overnight. People either develop a healthy or an […]
YOUR BUDGET DOESN’T WORK– BUDGETING MISTAKES YOU’RE MAKING AND HOW TO FIX THEM
We all have to make a budget at one point or the other– whether in preparation for an event, for the month, or even for a trip. For a few people, budgeting means a quick mental evaluation of future expenses while others might want to have all the details written or typed according to their […]
MISTAKES AFRICANS IN THE DIASPORA MAKE WHEN LAUNCHING A BUSINESS IN AFRICA
If you are an African in the diaspora, you might have considered starting a business in your home country or in any country in Africa just because you are being compelled to ‘go make a difference’, ‘give back’ or invest in your country’s economy. But there are a lot of factors to consider. Have you […]
HOW TO GO BROKE IN UNDER A YEAR
You always get tips on how to save money, how to invest money and how to stay afloat during every financial season. But what’s the flip side like? What exactly will make you go broke in a matter of months? Maybe you’re currently under the control of SAPA and you don’t even know. Or you’re […]
I’M ALWAYS BROKE: HERE’S HOW TO CHANGE YOUR SITUATION
Maybe you feel like you’re at a dangerous place with your finances. You’re always broke. Even though you receive money regularly whether from your stipends or salary, you just feel like that money is never enough. You’re actually not alone. Many many people have issues with balancing their finances and find themselves […]
MONEY DIARY: I’M A SCHOLARSHIP MEDICAL STUDENT. BUT ON A BUDGET
I am a 22-year-old medical student in Russia. I run a pastry business and also make money from making people’s hair from time to time. I am in my 4th year of medical school and I currently live with my 2 roommates in our school hostel. I don’t really have a lot of expenses and […]
5 VALUABLE FINANCIAL LESSONS YOU CAN LEARN FROM MONOPOLY
Did you play monopoly at all? If you’ve ever played monopoly, you’ll realise how long that game can drag, especially if you have experienced people playing it. It’s like real life— you’re in the money game as long as you know exactly how to manage your assets and keep your properties. What can we learn […]
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEACHING ENGLISH IN RUSSIA
We recently had a live webinar on our Telegram Community for foreigners living in Russia— ‘Everything you need to know about teaching English in Russia’. Here are our top picks from that discussion: Create a profile on the popular freelance platforms in Russia— hh.ru, expats.com, Avito etc. present yourself as an English teacher with a […]
MONEY TRUTHS YOU SHOULD KNOW AS A STUDENT
I know you’re thinking, “This is just another one of those financial talks”, but money advice is never too much, is it? If you run out without actually reading, you’ll miss a chance to revisit and internalise all the money advice you’ve ever received. And who knows? That might be just what you need to […]
HOW TO NOT GET SCAMMED ONLINE
Have you ever been scammed? Like real scam— they type you put money in and the whole thing just blows up. Or have you ever done an ‘investment’ and you got neither the promised rewards nor the initial money back? Don’t be shy. You’re not the only one that has lost money online. It’s time […]
HOW TO STOP BUYING THINGS YOU REGRET
You still regret buying it. What’s that one thing that readily comes to mind? You know how you feel when you buy that new iPhone and you’re wondering, “Should I have bought that? Was it really worth it? Can I even afford to live like this? I could have saved that money.” Some people end […]
JOBS YOU CAN DO AS A FOREIGNER IN RUSSIA
Are you an African in Russia looking for job opportunities to work and earn money legally? More and more Africans are coming into Russia and there’s just a growing need for high-income jobs to be able to cater for themselves and their family members. If you haven’t read it already, check out the first part […]
5 MONEY TRUTHS YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY KNOW
When it comes to money, we simply don’t know enough. We’ve heard so many things about personal finance– save often, invest early, spend wisely, budget weekly. We could go on and on… But sometimes, it’s either we don’t have the best money information, or we don’t know the best way to apply these rules so […]
TOP INVESTMENT IDEAS FOR FOREIGNERS IN RUSSIA
Given the current situation in the country, many foreigners may be wondering how they can maximise this period to invest in assets, save or invest money in the economy. Fortunately, Russia is a very friendly place for foreigners to do business and the prospects of successful investment is huge. Here are a few ways you […]
MONEY DIARY: SMART MONEY SPENDING
Annastatia Somadila shares how she spends money as a scholarship student in Russia. She says, “Our finances will always be a great part of our lives because we will keep earning and spending but don’t let your spending be more than your earning. A student reading this might say, “I’m not earning yet, so it […]
AFRICANS IN RUSSIA: MOSES EHIGIE IKEAKHE
What is your full name? Your name is officialbossx. How did you come about that?(Brief introduction.) My name is Moses Ehigie Ikeakhe. My Instagram handle -officialbossx was inspired by a family member. It came because I started doing business at a very young age, and then I used to be called “young boss”. When I […]
MONEY HABITS YOU PROMISED YOU’D STOP IN JANUARY
When a new year begins, we find ourselves making resolution upon resolution- promising ourselves that this year will be different. I’m sure you did that with money too. You told yourself – “Once January starts, my finances are going to turn around.” How far have you actually gone? In this post, we’re going to discuss […]
TOP JOB IDEAS FOR FOREIGNERS ABROAD
Studying abroad can seem glamorous. In fact, many people believe that once they can escape the shores of their home country, they have made it. But that’s not always true. Many students studying abroad constantly struggle with their finances. Many even find themselves deep in debt and fall into depression after a few months either […]