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Category Archives: Radio broadcasts
UAE Insolvency law – overview & information
In November 2019, the UAE Government announced a new law for personal insolvency, to assist people with debt problems, and this has now come into effect. This is a real game changer as it will give people in difficulties an … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information, News, Radio broadcasts, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, On Your Side, UAE, UAE debt, UAE debt advice, UAE Insolvency Law, United Arab Emirates
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2019: how it is going for you? UAE survey results
A few weeks ago I asked people to complete a survey to see how 2019 is going for them, from a largely financial and work perspective. Everyone was asked a series of questions about stability of work, the property market, … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information, Radio broadcasts
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, UAE, UAE 2019, UAE Life, Wills in the UAE
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2019 – how is it going for you? A survey
We’re nearly half way through the year, (and isn’t it going fast?) so I’d like to take a look at how UAE residents are finding it so far from a personal financial perspective. I would therefore be grateful if you … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information, Radio broadcasts, Uncategorized
Tagged 2019, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, Everything UAE, expat financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, professional advice, UAE, UAE financial advice
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The 12 Days of Christmas – the cost of recreating it in the UAE
It’s the time of year for seasonal cheer and goodwill to all men so for a little fun I’ve put together something a little different. It can be tough to decide what to buy for your significant other, particularly when … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 days of Christmas, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capita, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, offshore investment, personal financial planning UAE, Retirement planning, UAE
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Can you afford to have a serious illness? The facts for the UAE.
The sad and somewhat worrying fact is that anyone can suffer from a serious illness at any time. It doesn’t matter how healthy you feel, and serious illness does not discriminate by gender, age, nationality or income. Have you considered … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, medical insurance, Radio broadcasts
Tagged British Expats, critical illness cover, critical illness cover Dubai, critical illness insurance, Dubai financial advice, Dubai financial adviser, expat critical illness cover, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, life assurance, offshore life assurance, serious illness cover
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12 lessons about money before the age of 12
Money is a fact of life, we all need it, and we all need to know how to manage it smartly so the earlier we start learning this the better. The importance of managing money or saving is not taught … Continue reading
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Tagged children, children and money, Dubai Eye, expat financial advice, family protection, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, pocket money. saving money, savings Dubai, Wills in the UAE
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Recent radio podcasts
Here are the links to the podcasts of the last two guest slots on the Nightline show on Dubai Eye 103.8FM On 24th April we talked about questions and answers in my On Your Side column in The National newspaper … Continue reading
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Tagged consumer advice, Dubai Eye, financial advice, On Your Side, The National, Wills in the UAE
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Radio Podcast – March 2011. Money & Gender
Here is the podcast of the radio show broadcast on 29th March 2011. Our topic was Money and Gender and we discussed whether the sexes have different attitudes towards money, if they handle it different and view risk and investing … Continue reading
Radio podcast – February 2011
On 7th February I appeared in my usual guest slot on the Nightline show on Dubai Eye 103.8FM. This month we talked about the most popular topics in the letters and emails I receive from readers of my newspaper column, as well … Continue reading
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Tagged consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai Eye, expat, financial advice, financial planner, independent financial adviser, medical insurance, National, On Your Side, professional advice, radio, The National, UAE, Wills
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New Year – new financial plans?
Many people make New Year resolution, but how many of those are about your finances? It makes sense to get your finances in order and deal with the priorities so you can get on with enjoying your life. On 3rd … Continue reading