MyRunway Launches Dependant Runway to Simplify Family Financial Support
MyRunway launches Dependent Runway—automated, dignified family support, plus Smart Budget,...
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Every Nigerian child understands the quiet tension of the mid-month call. It often begins warmly — “How is work, my child?” — and ends with a careful request for help covering an unexpected expense.<br />
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The issue is rarely unwillingness. It’s friction. Life gets busy, deadlines are missed, and support becomes reactive instead of consistent. Over time, parents are forced to ask, children feel guilty, and dignity quietly erodes.<br />
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Today, MyRunway announces the launch of Dependant Runway, a new feature designed to turn family support from an awkward request into a reliable, automated system of care.<br />
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“I remember the pit in my stomach every time my mum called for a quick cash refill,” said Omotayo Kuye, Founder of MyRunway. “I loved her, but I was failing at the logistics of that love. Without a system, I felt like a failing son, and she felt like a burden. That cycle needed to end.”<br />
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This is the reality for many young professionals: earning enough to help but lacking the structure to make that help consistent. The result is irregular support, strained conversations, and emotional distance.<br />
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MyRunway was initially built to help individuals stop their salaries from “disappearing.” But the team quickly realized that personal financial control is only half the story. Real financial stability must also account for the people who depend on you. Dependant Runway, alongside Emergency Fund, completes that picture.<br />
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The feature allows users to set up dedicated, automated stipends for parents or children. Unlike traditional standing orders, Dependant Runway is integrated into the user’s overall financial health. Support is prioritized and sent automatically — before discretionary spending happens. It’s budgeting built for real life, not ideal spreadsheets.<br />
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“Our mission has evolved,” Omotayo Kuye added. “This is no longer just about personal discipline. It’s about protecting dignity. No parent should have to repeatedly ask for basic needs when their children are working hard. We wan...
