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How the UK budget affects British expats
With the UK budget still fresh in our minds, we spoke to James Thomas, the regional director of Acuma Wealth Management, to find out how it affects you. Here are some of his thoughts: Pensions The...
View ArticleA UAE credit card with an interest rate of 0.54 per cent – too good to be true?
It may sound too good to be true but Union National Bank (UNB) is offering a free-for-life Platinum credit card at a monthly rate of 0.54 per cent . That’s an annual rate of just 6.48 per cent! With...
View Article10 start-up tips for budding entrepreneurs
This weekend’s cover story in Personal Finance looks at the benefits of going to university. While the education system stresses that getting a degree is the only way to build a good career, many have...
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Get 30 minutes of free legal advice with DIFC Courts
Companies and individuals with any legal concerns can have their worries dealt with for free by a top lawyer at a pro bono clinic organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts....
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The art of phishing
It’s ironic that just last weekend, I wrote about the high cost of cybercrime in my On The Money column last weekend. While banks have a responsibility to protect their customers from the likes of...
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Under-18s up their savings in National Bonds
National Bonds now has more customers under the age of 18. That’s incredible when you consider the entire customer base stands at about 660,000. Work out the percentage and the under 18s make up 16...
View ArticleFacebook IPO ignores ‘mums and dads’ investors
I’ve been thinking a lot about Facebook’s IPO lately and what has struck me most is that “mums and dads” investors have been left out of the world’s biggest tech listing. It’s all very well for Mark...
View ArticleA high price to pay for not having insurance
In a country where car insurance is mandatory, it’s incredible to learn that only 5 to 10 per cent of the UAE’s population have bothered to take out home contents insurance. I guess that’s because many...
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Smart money management is vital for survival
Imagine this: it’s a year or two before the financial crisis is about to hit. You have arrived in the UAE as a new expat and start living big. You borrow up to your eyeballs to fund your new, luxury...
View ArticleEmirati youth the focus for smart money skills
Financial literacy – in particular the lack of it – has long been an issue that we have made a priority in our coverage of personal finance in the Emirates. There were times, especially in the...
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How the new statutory UK residence test could affect British expats’ tax status
The UK has recently introduced major changes to the way it assesses whether you are resident or not. For the majority this will have absolutely no impact, but for a significant minority, it could have...
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Website reveals UAE’s top-five most popular personal finance products
When it comes to other people’s money, we are all a little bit nosy. We want to know what credit cards our friends have signed up for, which mortgage they have, and at what rate, and which car loan...
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Six of the best pre-Ramadan car deals
Planning to upgrade your car? Ramadan is one of the best times for offers on new cars in the UAE but the build up to the Holy Month can also see some lucrative deals coming online. Here, Preeti...
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Two rules every trader should follow
Fancy a go at trading? Adel Merheb, managing partner at www.tradeyourmarket.com, offers his insights into how to make the right decisions and not the wrong ones: In my career as a financial market...
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Fund of the month
Every month, we will bring you a fund of the month to help you better manage your investments. Here Richard Taylor, a chartered financial planner for PIC Middle East, who also runs UKTaxDubai.com,...
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Three ways to take back control of your finances
Our personal wealth is often tied to the actions of those calling the money shots. Chris Ferguson, managing director of Guardian Wealth Management in the UAE, offers three steps to put you back in the...
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One in five UAE residents use debt to pay off debt
Do you have a credit card? And do you also have loans or other credit cards that are maxed out to the limit? If so, then you could be among the one in five UAE residents using a credit card to make...
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Drive away in a new set of wheels with the latest Ramadan car deals
If you’re looking to invest in a new car, there’s no time like the present. All of the big brands offer attractive deals during the Holy Month, luring customers with the promise of discounts, free...
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Wealthy more likely to spend on charity and family than luxury goods, new...
Affluent UAE residents have long been portrayed as being obsessed with spending on luxury. However, according to a new study, there is a more giving side to the well-heeled as well. Rather than...
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Five ways to tackle financial stress
Illness caused by money worries can manifest in many ways, including sleeplessness, anger, resentment, tearfulness and agitation. Sometimes, it leads to severe anxiety or clinical depression. So how do...
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