Nigeria, May 12 -- Do you agree that we are living in critical times hard to deal with? Are you anxious about the rising cost of living? Is the rising cost of living forcing you to work longer hours to make ends meet? Do you have less time to spend with your loved ones? If so, then keep reading to the end of this piece, as it contains some practical suggestions that can help you cope with the rising cost of living.

The recurring theme occupying the 'front burner' of my interactions and conversations with a number of people during the past few days has been "the rising cost of living!" A visit to the market reveals that the cost of food items has increased astronomically! The cost of transportation has also skyrocketed as a result of the...