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How to Open a USD Account in Ghana: A Complete Guide for Ghanaians
Opening a USD account in Ghana can make life much easier if you receive money from abroad, work with international clients, shop online in foreign currency, or want better control over your finances. As more Ghanaians freelance, run online businesses, study abroad, and work remotely, the demand for simple cross-border financial solutions continues to grow.…
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How To Get A Ghana Tourist Visa: Requirements, Application Steps, and Travel Tips
Planning a trip to Ghana? Before you book your flight to Accra, Cape Coast, or Mole National Park, it is important to understand the Ghana tourist visa process. Ghana remains one of West Africa’s top choices for travel destinations, known for its heritage sites, beaches, wildlife, music, and warm hospitality. Official reporting from the Ghana…
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Which Accrue Feature Are You? Take This Quiz And Stand A Chance To Win $10
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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“My Son Gave Me Grandchild” — Six Mothers on Their Most Memorable Mother’s Day Gift
Mother’s Day gifts are often imagined as flowers, perfumes, wrappers or carefully wrapped boxes. The things that can be bought quickly, delivered neatly, and photographed for social media. But when you ask mothers what their best Mother’s Day gift actually was, the answers are rarely about the price tag. We asked six mothers about the…
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“I Want to Be a Lecturer Even If the Pay Isn’t Great” 7 Nigerians Talk About Their Retirement Plans
For many people, retirement is a quiet life after decades of work: a pension, a small house, and slower days. It could be the idea for some; however, retirement looks very different depending on who you ask. Some imagine financial freedom and global travel. Others picture a return to their hometowns, community life, or meaningful…
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How This Student Turned Saving 90% of Her Income Into a Habit
Joyce Yetsa Amable is a biomedical engineering student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, juggling a career in social media and content marketing while still in school. In this episode of Money Story, I sat with Joyce to discuss the small businesses she started as a child, how a random Instagram job application…
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“The Gold My Grandma Gave Me” Four Women on The Most Valuable Asset They Own
We often talk about assets in the language of money, properties, stocks, savings, and investments. The things that can be measured, priced, and listed, but when you ask people what their most valuable asset actually is, the answers are rarely that straightforward. We asked four Nigerian women about the most valuable asset they own, and…
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20 Side Hustles Stay-at-Home Mums Are Using to Build Sustainable Income
Across many households today, stay-at-home mums are increasingly finding ways to contribute financially while remaining fully present for their families. What makes this shift notable is how naturally many of these opportunities fit into everyday routines. Within many communities, especially among diaspora families, additional income streams often support more than day-to-day needs. They help strengthen…
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How Nathan Ojaokomo Built A B2B Writing Career From Scratch
Nathan Ojaokomo is a B2B SaaS writer who built his career amid the pandemic’s uncertainty, turning a side hustle into a freelance business that has included clients such as Vimeo and HubSpot. I sat with Nathan to discuss how he found B2B writing, the early gigs that barely paid, how freelancing has changed in the…
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How much do you know about African currencies? Only true Africans will have 5/10 in this quiz
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.
