As we count down to the end of this amazing year and look forward to welcoming 2026, make no mistake about it, there’s still a lot to play for before we say goodbye to 2025. In other words, you can still give any of your financial goals one last throw of the dice.
You might be wondering if there’s anything you can still do with just about 72 hours to go. Yeah! Remember the familiar saying of pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, it’s not over till it’s over. So, brace yourself for speaking to your bank manager about that business idea. Best wishes, if that’s applicable to you.
With Christmas now behind you, you might want to rein in on your spending and thus, meet your goal of not living beyond your means this month.
Perhaps, you’ve not put anything away in savings for some time, if you haven’t blown too much away celebrating Christmas, ensure to chip something towards your savings goals. That aside, you might even consider using this tail end of the year in making an impression at your office. That could bring you to the attention of the boss or cause your name to be pencilled down for good things in 2026.
Aside from giving them a final push, it’s equally important that you also take stock of your achievements. Even if you’ve only been able to save for just one month or even two, it’s worth being thankful for. You might have attended a short course that moved you up the career ladder and by default, a fatter pay cheque, that’s worth making some noise about.
Perhaps that course has not even shifted your level or made an impression on your bank account, the fact that you’ve topped up your skills level and improved yourself is worth making some noise about. Guess what you’ve done by taking that course. You’ve positioned yourself for relevant opportunities in the year ahead.
Moreover, as part of your evaluation of this year, take note of any lessons learnt and be ready to put them to good use in 2026.
Cash Is Still King!
Despite many stores and businesses having self-service terminals that limit the usage of cash, the king is not dead by any means.
I was at a Christmas party in the south east of London just over a week ago and it turned out that they weren’t taking cards in the cloakroom. “Cash only,” the lady that looked like the boss said when asked if I could pay the £4 charge to hang his jacket electronically.
Thank goodness, a friend was at hand and he, it was, who provided the cash. Had to return the favour and buy him a drink afterward. Folks, the king is not dead.
