Introduction In the previous article, we looked at the growing interest in financial independence. We considered how that affects retirement. In this article, we will seek to answer one of the pertinent questions when it comes to retirement – how much should I save for retirement. It is important to Read more…
Introduction: Why we look forward to Retirement The topic of retirement is a popular and peculiar one. Many people look forward to their retirement for different reasons. As much as work is an essential part of our humanity, we still look forward to retirement. Maybe for many people, retirement is Read more…
Introduction In these series of articles on investment, we have looked at why you should invest your money, how to get money for investment, and the different investment vehicles you can deploy. If you missed any article in the series, do well to read up. As the quarter ends, I Read more…
Introduction In these series of articles (start here), we have been looking at different ways you can invest your money to grow it and achieve your financial goals. Today, we look at certificates of deposits as one of those tried and tested investment channels you need to consider in your Read more…
Introduction Many people do not consider savings accounts as an investment. However, savings accounts qualify as an investment channel. An investment is any money set aside for a future purpose with the expectation of earning returns on the capital. You can set aside your money in a savings account, and Read more…
Investing in Real Estate Introduction Real estate is one of the foremost, tried, and tested investment vehicles that have generated wealth for investors for an extended period. There are different ways to invest in real estate with varying levels of risk and profitability. Investing in real estate can help diversify Read more…
Introduction We continue this series of articles on how to invest your money with consideration of Treasury Bills. If you are new here, you can start here or look at the recent posts and archives on the side widget. What are Treasury Bills? Treasury bills are short-term, government-backed debt Read more…
Introduction In this series of articles, we have already explored different investment options like small businesses, stocks, and mutual funds. In this article, we look at bonds as another popular, tried, and tested investment vehicle. What is a Bond? A bond is a financial instrument that companies, municipals, and the Read more…
What are Mutual Funds? Investing in mutual funds is another investment vehicle that can help you grow your money and achieve your financial goals. Mutual Funds are pools of money collected from various individual investors and invested in multiple securities like stocks, bonds, fixed-income securities, among others. Mutual Funds are Read more…
Stock Investing Stocks are one of the most popular investment vehicles that people have consistently used to build wealth. A report shows that nearly every member of the Forbes 400 list got there because of a large portion of shares in public and private corporations. If you have decided to Read more…