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Financial avoidance can delay important decisions. Someone who does not review their loan statement may miss changes in outstanding balances or repayment obligations.

Hello, November! 💙 Another month to earn intentionally, spend wisely, save consistently and invest thoughtfully. Your financial future is built by the decisions you make today. This month, make every money decision count. Happy New Month from Smart Stewards!

Seplat Energy is paying shareholders US19 cents per share Key dates: Qualification date: 12 Nov 2026 Payment date: 27 Nov 2026 What it means: You must own the shares by the qualification date to get paid. The dividend is declared in US dollars.

31 days. 31 money habits. One milestone worth celebrating! MINA MAX Cohort 1 graduates this Saturday! 📅 Oct 31 | ⏰ 7 PM WAT | 📍 Zoom Want to build better money habits too? Join the next Cohort academy.smartstewards.com/ac… #MINAMAX #SmartStewards

An emergency shouldn’t become a financial crisis. Building an emergency fund helps you prepare for life’s unexpected expenses. Start small, stay consistent. Ready to build better money habits? Join the next MINA MAX cohort! Register now: academy.smartsteewards.com/a…

Check on any Man U fan investing in US stocks. Down bad on the pitch, down bad in the portfolio. Double the pain, different currency.

Dividend yield shows the annual dividend you earn relative to a stock’s current price. Formula: (Annual Dividend ÷ Share Price) × 100 Example: ₦10 dividend on a ₦100 share = 10% yield, while ₦200 share = 5%. Remember: A high yield isn’t always a good sign.

Your lifestyle should not automatically increase every time your income does.

4. You can start small. Some funds accept investments from ₦1,000. 5. Access to your money. Withdrawals are subject to the fund’s minimum holding period and terms. The goal isn’t just to make money. Its to make informed decisions with it. Have you explored money market funds?

3. Diversification + short maturities Your investment is typically spread across multiple instruments, many of which mature within a year. This can help manage certain risks, although returns aren’t guaranteed.

2. Regulatory oversight In Nigeria, SEC-regulated money market funds operate under an investment framework designed to protect investors. Always verify the fund, its manager and its regulatory status before investing.

1. Lower-risk investments Money market funds invest in short-term instruments like Treasury Bills and other money market securities, rather than volatile stocks. Lower risk doesn’t mean zero risk, though.

Your money doesn’t always have to sit idle in your bank account. A money market fund could be an option worth understanding. Here are 5 reasons why.

If you don’t give your money a job, it will find one for itself. 👀 Before your next payday, decide what your money needs to do: cover expenses, build savings, clear debt or fund your goals. Don’t just spend what’s left. Plan where it goes. Give every naira a purpose.

Are you buying the item or the feeling? Sometimes, we spend to feel better, not because we need it. Before your next purchase, pause and ask: “Do I want this, or do I just want to feel better?” What’s one impulse purchase you regret? 👇 #SmartStewards #MoneyHabits

Buy things that will add more money to you. Not everything you buy should take money out of your pocket.Some things should help you earn more, grow your wealth, or create new opportunities. Before your next purchase, ask yourself: Will this only cost me money, or make me money?

Happy International Customer Service Week 2026! Thank you for choosing us, trusting us, growing with us, and giving us the opportunity to serve you better. Every interaction reminds us why people remain at the heart of what we do. Thank you for being part of our journey.