Stop living within your means
Stop Living Within Your Means
In this article, we are going to examine why the "live within your means" mantra is now outdated advice that should be tossed in the trash can.
Creating a Savings Masterplan for 2021
I have discovered that most of the challenges people face stem from a lack of control of their finances. Apparently, many people have a distorted view of savings as well…
Power: The Taboo Weapon that Everyone Craves
Power is that special taboo weapon that everyone is afraid of even though they naturally possess and wield it in varying degrees. Everyone secretly craves for more power while at…
10 Financial Goals to Pursue in Your 20s
In your twenties, your future is too far away to think about and what is important is the “here and now.” Your financial habits are not great, as you will…
How the Concept of Alternative Plans Relates to Your Finances
Never give yourself a Plan B, because if you have no back up, there is no possible way you can fail. - Ed Sheeran I came across the above quote…
Letters to Allawee
What is Allawee? "Allawee" is the common word used to refer to the monthly allowance that is given to National Youth Service Corp members (Corpers) serving their fatherland in Nigeria.…
What Makes the World Go Round?
Love makes the world go round. Money provides the lubricant. —FINTEL Coach If you studied Physics, you can recall that when a machine is rotating around a point and two…
The FINTEL Link Between the “Money-value of Value” and the “Time-value of Value”
The 'money-value of value' is directly proportional to the quality of the 'time-value of value.' - FINTEL Coach The above is a theory I came came up with a few…
Finding Healing After a Lost Loan
How Not to be a Losing Lender 6.0
Finding Healing After a Lost Loan Losing a loan to a defaulting debtor is the nightmare for every lender, especially when the lent amount is something the lender cannot afford to lose. However, despite following all the money lending tips outlined in the previous episodes of this series, there is still the possibility of losing money. In such cases, how do you find the healing you need to get over your loss?
How Not To Be a Losing Lender 5.0
How to Hold Your Debtor Accountable The moment you lend out your money to someone, that person becomes your debtor and is liable to repay the money according to agreement. Where the debtor fails to honor the agreement as when due, it is usually an awkward situation for both parties...