WBN Finance
WBN Finance Edition delivers daily insights, trends, and expert analysis focusing on small business—empowering entrepreneurs and leaders to navigate today’s fast-changing financial world.
Fintech is revolutionizing Africa’s financial sector by expanding access to banking through mobile money and digital wallets. Startups are empowering millions, driving inclusion, and creating economic opportunities across the continent.
by Joseph James Udoh & WBN News Global & WBN News Africa & WBN Finance & WBN News Nashville
While the U.S. economy has become less sensitive to oil shocks compared to the 1970s, inflation remains persistent enough to keep central banks cautious. The Federal Reserve is not operating in a vacuum, it is responding to a system where inflation has proven more resilient than expected.
by Crystal Mirkazemi & WBN News Vancouver & WBN Finance & WBN News Langley & WBN News Global
An emotional and relatable look at the biggest mistakes young people make in their 20's, including bad investment choices. It offers practical guidance on avoiding these pitfalls through patience, self-awareness, and intentional growth, ending with a message of hope and purpose.
by Joseph James Udoh & WBN News Global & WBN News Africa & WBN News Nashville & WBN Finance & WBN News Langley
Leaders who view contingency planning as a living discipline regularly reassess risk, adjust strategies, and ask the critical question: “What happens if this assumption changes?”
by Crystal Mirkazemi & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News Global & WBN Finance & WBN News - South Delta
African SMEs are embracing cryptocurrency to cut payment costs, expand cross-border trade, and hedge currency volatility. Despite regulatory challenges, crypto is opening new markets and transforming how small businesses across Africa access finance and grow.
by Joseph James Udoh & WBN News Global & WBN News Africa & WBN News Nashville & WBN Finance
Don’t think that 50 percent pension splitting is enough to fully split retirement income for you and your spouse. Is your employment and future retirement income expected to be significantly higher than your spouse’s? Or vice-versa? That’s when contributions to a Spousal RRSP could be a good idea.
by Crystal Mirkazemi & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News Global & WBN News Langley & WBN Finance
Whether whispered in kitchen conversations, splashed across social media, or cited by worried friends, this “magic number” has become something of a myth.
by Crystal Mirkazemi & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News Global & WBN Finance & WBN News Langley
Self-awareness is a powerful yet underrated advantage for success. By understanding strengths, limits, emotions, and patterns, individuals and leaders gain clarity, make better decisions under pressure, align purpose with action, and turn challenges into lessons and breakthroughs over time.
by Joseph James Udoh & WBN News Global & WBN News Africa & WBN News Nashville & WBN Finance