Category Archives: saving money

Financial Wellness. What is it and can you improve yours?

Posted on May 2, 2023 by FinancialUAE

Wellness is a term that has become very popular in the past few years. We tend to think of it in terms of mental or physical health but it is time we looked at financial wellness. Simply put, financial wellness … Continue reading →

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Planning your financial future – the top 10 mistakes you want to avoid

Posted on February 21, 2023 by FinancialUAE

Too many people bury their heads in the sand when it comes to planning for their financial future so we need to face some facts. The reality is that most people are facing a significant shortfall in their retirement income. … Continue reading →

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10 sensible steps for smart investing

Posted on September 27, 2022 by FinancialUAE

I have put together a simple guide to 10 practical and logical steps you need to follow when investing so to find out more, read on… It is too easy to side-tracked from planning your future, our lives are busy … Continue reading →

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10 Financial Resolutions for 2022 you can actually keep

Posted on January 3, 2022 by FinancialUAE

Many of us make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? And how many of them do we really keep? 2020 and 2021 have been tough years for large numbers of people and we can’t … Continue reading →

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Why investing can be more than just money

Posted on March 22, 2021 by FinancialUAE

For a significant number of investors, investing in shares and funds can feel like a dance with the devil as they have to compromise personal values to achieve a return. With the growing awareness of the environmental impact of modern … Continue reading →

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New Year, new financial you? 10 tips for getting on track in 2021

Posted on January 5, 2021 by FinancialUAE

Many of us make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? 2020 was a tough year for large numbers of people, and we aren’t out of the woods yet, but knowing you have taken all … Continue reading →

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10 Steps for Smart Investing

Posted on September 1, 2020 by FinancialUAE

The financial services industry is full of jargon and sales messages so sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, the reality from the adverts and the sales pitches. With that in mind, I have put together a … Continue reading →

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New to Dubai? Important facts & financial information

Posted on August 25, 2020 by FinancialUAE

Welcome to Dubai and a new and exciting life. There is a lot to learn and while this is not a complete guide to setting up in Dubai, it does give you a useful overview of many of the financial … Continue reading →

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Cost-effective currency transfers – secure & safe

Posted on April 13, 2020 by FinancialUAE

This article has been updated with effect from 28th August 2023. Please see here for the latest version: Currency transfers – how to get the best rates with full security    

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Expats in The UAE & Money. 10 mistakes you want to avoid

Posted on January 21, 2020 by FinancialUAE

It is not uncommon for expats for make a few financial mistakes when they move to another country but proper planning, research and the right advice will mean you do the right things. This is a list of the most … Continue reading →

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