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 […]
IGNORANCE COSTS MORE…
“People who say school is a waste of time/money are usually failures at their current stage in life. I’m sick and tired of hearing people complain about how useless school is, or how expensive college is and how people don’t have high paying jobs even though they went to college.Look around, almost everyone who makes […]
DO I REALLY HAVE TO WORK FOR FREE WHILE BUILDING MY CAREER?
Often you might hear of or come across jobs that promise you “exposure” as a reward for your work. It might seem like we all know this isn’t always right but some people need to hear it again and again so here we go. As someone just starting out in their career, your current state […]
WHEN MONEY ENTER, LOVE IS SWEETER
I have tasted love without money and ‘Tueh’ (spits out in disgust), it’s not even sweet at all. Wait, wait, don’t judge me. Hear me out first. This happened a while back and one would think my history with men would have made me act more sensibly but no, I was in ‘love’. Yes, the […]
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 […]
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. […]
RANDOM RANTS- STORY FROM A STUDENT WITH A FOOD BUSINESS
“I wish this part of our lives came with a detailed manual, because it is only by the grace of God I am still surviving. If you’re like me, the first word that comes to mind is adulting, right? My first question is, ‘Why are things getting so expensive?’ The other day while the cashier […]
CAN MONEY BUY HAPPINESS?
Omo! At this point, I actually think money can buy happiness. My eyes have seen plenty of things in Russia and the only way I can find happiness now is if I get money. And I am not talking about happiness that comes from just being overly fixated on getting money but the one of […]
VALENTINE SPECIAL: PRE-NUP YAY OR NAY?
Ghen ghen, the time to shake this table has finally come. Well, we are in the month of love so there’s no harm in touching even some dicey topics, if you know what we mean : ) Pre-nup is the short-term for prenuptial agreement. This is a contract between intending couples on how assets are […]
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH ONE MILLION RUBLES?
I am one of those people who fantasise about just suddenly receiving a miracle money, about how it would change my life and how it would help me solve a lot of my issues. But looking back now, I can see a few times I actually received a large sum of money but as a […]
IS BETTING REALLY WORTH IT?
Hold up, we all know this is a very controversial topic and there are always several sides to this argument- the ones who agree that betting is okay and the others who disagree with this view. There are also several people who believe there is more to betting than just sports or football games, but […]
THIS YEAR NO GREE FOR ANYBODY
My people, happy new year o! December has been dettied and the new year is now before us. We hope you took enough pictures and videos of all your enjoyment in December, because it’s about to be a long month and those pictures will remind you of what you did with your money. If you […]
THANK YOU FOR STAYING WITH US THROUGH 2023
E-Solutions is the largest and most established exchanger for all financial transactions in Russia. Whether you need to transfer money to, from, or within Russia, we guarantee quick and confidential services. We are that finance company helping you with your global money transfers, personal finance, real estate and investing tips, lifestyle and news updates, and […]
A HEARTFELT LETTER TO FIRSTBORNS AND BREADWINNERS
“Una good day o… I greet all my fellow firstborns and breadwinners, please if you are not in this category just dress back small. As a firstborn child, I had a front-row view of all the shege my family was going through. My dad lost his job when I was much younger and never seemed […]
DETTY DECEMBER SHOULD NOT LEAVE YOU DIRTY
Detty December is an expression used by people to describe the long list of parties, outings and general fun happening in the month of December. There’s celebration and festivity in the air. You find people spending money and caught up in a cycle of party after party. Everywhere you go, you are just encouraged to […]
MAKE MONEY DECISIONS YOUR CHILDREN WILL THANK YOU FOR
If you plan on having kids, come closer! Even if you don’t plan to have kids still read, you can glean a few principles that will help you somewhere somehow. One thing we can all agree with is that rich people plan for their future, and not only theirs but also their kids’. As a […]
BUILDING YOUR BRAND AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
When we talk about ‘a brand’, you are probably thinking of these big companies, online influencers, celebrities and some small-scale businesses but it is not just that, ‘a brand’ is also you, it is not limited to certain individuals. As a business owner, your brand is everything you stand for, your product, the value it […]
WHAT TO DO WHEN A CUSTOMER SAYS YOU ARE TOO EXPENSIVE
“Omo, this your price ehn…” “This is too expensive na…” “I have someone that sells for cheaper…” Every entrepreneur has at some point or the other had a client question their prices. Some of these customers might feel they are not getting the value for the money. Some of them might just not see the […]
P.O.V AS A STUDENT IN RUSSIA SANDWICHED BETWEEN INFLATION AND DEVALUATION
How is your ‘money life’ looking as a foreigner living in Russia right now? So many stories to share— here’s one… “I opened my SberBank app again for the umpteenth time that day to check if any miracle money was going to appear. This was by far my worst month in Russia financially speaking and […]
TEAM OLD MONEY, NEW MONEY, BLOOD MONEY OR NO MONEY
Hehehe abeg o, the title is just cruise… We are in no way endorsing blood money, so chill out it’s all vibes) Now to the juicy part of this article, we are looking at team ‘Old Money’ versus team ‘New Money’. We didn’t say anything about Team ‘No money’ because don’t worry, your money is […]
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOREIGNERS IN RUSSIA
Summer is upon us, and it’s the season of rest, cruise, work and a time to double your hustle. It’s common knowledge that during this period people are always looking for means to earn some more money. Whether long or short term, you want to have that extra hustle that brings a side income, summer […]