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How Faster Transfers Changed How These Families Plan
For years, my family planned our finances around irregular payments because the money took days to arrive due to “processing times,” and to create a buffer, extra money was sent. Then, the situation changed as transfers became faster and more reliable; something deeper changed. Families like mine didn’t just gain convenience; we gained control. We…
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How Money Savvy Are You?
AlexI’ve lived many lives, but one lesson ties them all together: money is only as powerful as its utility. Through my work, I share stories about money and create guides for Africans who want to get the best out of theirs.
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How To Have a Fun-Filled Valentine’s Day: A Single Person’s Guide
Celebrating Valentine’s Day as a single can be depressing, you know, because Valentine’s Day is that magical time of the year when couples suddenly do nothing but act lovey-dovey. If you’re single, this day can feel like a personal attack, but hear me out: Valentine’s Day as a single person can actually be fun after…
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Love on a Budget: How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Going Broke
The moment gift box vendors start flooding your timeline with red ribbons, teddy bears, and “last-last discount,” just know Valentine’s Day is knocking aggressively. We can argue later about why an ancient saint’s death is now responsible for emptying our bank accounts. For now, let’s focus on the real issue: how to avoid being labeled…
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How Gerry Oigiangbe Is Helping Young Nigerians Invest In Stocks
Gerry Oigiangbe has held various marketing roles across companies and has built NGNSTX, a platform that educates young Nigerians about investing in the Nigerian stock exchange. Accrue sat with Gerry to discuss his marketing career, the freedom allows him to pursue his interests, and how he arms Nigerians with knowledge about investing on the stock…
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Five Ghanaians Talk About Their Most Memorable Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day rarely stays the same. What begins as something soft and exciting often grows complicated with age, shaped by money, distance, marriage, faith, and the quiet realities of adulthood. For some people, one Valentine’s Day becomes unforgettable not because it was perfect, but because it revealed something true about love. These five Ghanaians reflect…
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Best Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ghana
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and whether you’re deep in love, newly dating, or simply looking to celebrate romance in style, planning the best ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ghana can feel overwhelming. If you’re not quite sure where to start, don’t worry, you’re in the right place. Accra is becoming a romantic city…
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From Actuarial Science to Speaker: Sybil’s Remarkable Journey of Bold Steps
Sybil Esi Obeng-Sintim’s career as a speaker, author, and entrepreneur has evolved through volunteering, structured employment, business experiments, and, ultimately, a commitment to value-based work. She’s building a speaking career around faith, finance, and personal development. Her story shows how curiosity, consistency, and storytelling can compound into both impact and income, without chasing money for…
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Join The Accrue Campus Ambassador Program
Africa’s future is young, ambitious, and deeply connected. Yet for many students across the continent, access to global financial opportunities is still limited by borders and a lack of practical financial education. The Accrue Campus Ambassador Program was created to change that. The program is a community-driven initiative that brings together students who believe in…
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PayPal–Paga Integration: Why Accrue Remains the Better Option for Nigerians
When news broke recently that Paga had integrated PayPal, it was seen as an expansion and inclusion of the country into the global economy. With the rise of freelancing, remote work, e-commerce, and the creator economy, access to dollar payments has become more important than ever. However, instead of excitement, the announcement was met with…
