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 […]
MOSCOW LIVING Ep. 2 (Cont’d): ‘If You Speak the Language, Everything Will Bend To You’
If you’ve followed the ‘Moscow Living’ series, then there is no need to re-introduce our spotlight guest. She is a business woman, a top model and a travel enthusiast. She is all that she says she is. Let’s dive right into the conversation! Do you think there are any limitations for black models in Moscow […]
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 […]
MOSCOW LIVING Ep 2: ‘I Organise Luxury VIP Trips for Russians to Go See the Safari’
So we’ll call our star woman for the week (maybe even for the year 2024)– ‘Jack of a few trades and master of them all’. Today the spotlight is on a model and business woman that lives in Moscow– you could even refer to her as a Moscow Big Girl (MBG). Read about her life in […]
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 […]
HEALTH STATUS IN MOSCOW: WORD ON THE STREETS
Omo… E-Solutions Whatsapp status was a show that I needed to watch the past few weeks. E-Solutions jumped on the ‘We listen, we don’t judge’ challenge and although we had quite a number of entries. One particular entry caught the attention of viewers. In her words “I contracted HIV here in Russia and I’m proud […]
WE LISTEN, WE DON’T JUDGE- E-Solutions edition
My people, my people! Over the week, we gathered some very interesting insights and updates on our WhatsApp status. We jumped on the “We Listen, We Don’t Judge” challenge and asked our viewers and customers for their stories and insights. True to our word, we listened and didn’t judge—though some of you actually need small […]
DECEMBER WILL COME AND GO (‘detty’ doings and more)
Yooo, it’s the end of the year. We can all agree that 2024 flew by fast and the highlight of December is the festivities on every side, the thanksgiving celebrations, parties and get-togethers. As your favorite online padi, I am here to remind you that Detty December should not be equal to debt (gives side […]
CAREER WAY: GETTING CERTIFICATIONS FROM ONLINE COURSES
…a snippet from the Guidetrybe course for Africans in Russia. As a student in my penultimate year, the question of what to do after graduation has recently been popping up in my mind and even in conversations. It’s almost like a constant bell ringing out this question. I recently took a course called Career Planning 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 […]
HOW TO ANSWER PEOPLE THAT ASK WHY YOU ARE SINGLE
This year has not been easy for the singles. It’s like this year they said ‘last to marry is a fool’ because the amount of proposals and marriages since the beginning of this year has been alarming’. With all the love in the air, for sure, aunties, uncles and just about anyone might start poking […]
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- […]
LEMON OUT OF LEMONADES – LEMONADES OUT OF LEMON
You will have to pick whichever title fits this story once you are done reading abeg… Right from when I was young, I wasn’t very fond of school, I never understood why I needed to spend five days in a building repeatedly learning things. It was so boring and abstract to me. My parents tried […]
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 […]
3 MONTHS TO THE END OF 2024 …and you’re still single
Look at the date on your phone’s calendar. Yes o, we’re coming to the end of September and we are all wondering how time flew by. This year has been a hard one, especially for the singles. Everywhere you look, someone is getting engaged, married or starting a new relationship. And there are those ‘awwing’ […]
NOW YOU KNOW- MY HOPE FOR MY HOME COUNTRY
The manner in which Flavour’s ‘Now You know’ has been ringing in my head since I stepped foot in this nation is alarming. Everything around me resonates with reasons why I should never have come back. I wanted to wail, but who will comfort me? My brothers had already warned me not to come back […]
LET’S TALK: BEING A FOREIGNER, FAMILY AND MONEY ISSUES
I always tell my friends how I don’t like the tag ‘foreigner’ here in Russia. It always feels like I am missing out on something, like I don’t belong here and this constantly reminds me of the fact that I am not home. On the other hand, it spurs me to work hard and stop […]
EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT THE MILITARY ID (Военный Билет)
New bills have been signed into law in Russia and as a foreigner in Russia, you must stay on top of these updates as they will affect you one way or the other. We had a conversation about the new conscription laws with the Russian passport on the Telegram channel recently. Now, here’s what you […]
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 […]