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The 25-year-old in this #NairaLife isn’t comfortable taking financial risks. She works in finance and has had a significant income jump in the last two years, but she’s only now taking investments seriously.
Another thing: She earns ₦500k/month but still fears not having enough.
I’m starting over now.
This 34-year-old has come to terms with his weakness for reckless spending, and he’s handling it the best way he knows: giving his wife 100% control of his finances and money-related decisions.
This #NairaLife subject's complex relationship with money began after her parents' separation in 2012. Left to fend for herself, she’s had to figure out her path with little support. Now, as her family’s de facto breadwinner, she hopes a degree and increased income can give her the life her parents couldn’t.
This 32-year-old freelance project coordinator is what you might call a late starter. Things haven't always been rosy for her, from waiting five years to enter uni to driving cabs after a job loss.
However, she’s now on the road to financial freedom. Well, as soon as she figures out money management.
After a lifetime of being bankrolled by her parents, this 22-year-old is trying to become more financially independent. But two things are in her way: Nigeria and her president.
In another life, this 41-year-old might’ve been a tailor. But he became an apprentice mechanic in 2012 and hasn’t looked back since. He’s doing reasonably well for himself and swears by one financial principle: instant gratification.
The 24-year-old teacher in this #NairaLife spent the last few years working to provide for her dad and siblings, and she’s convinced the pressure contributed to her being a single mother of a two-month-old. Now, she’s focused on making something of her life, and the first step is making money.
Up until 2017, the highest amount this 29-year-old medical sales rep had at a time was ₦14k. Now, he’s averaging ₦625k/month. According to him, his standard of living has gone from zero to 200%, and things can only continue to improve.