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Tag Archives: Becoming an expat in the UAE
New Year, new financial you? 10 tips for getting on track in 2021
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
Posted in General financial information, saving money, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, Dubai financial advice, Dubai financial adviser, Dubai IFA, emergency fund, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planning, financial planning Dubai, Financial planning for women, independent advice dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, New Year resolutions, UAE
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What has a financial adviser ever done for you?
Paraphrasing Monty Python, purely to get your attention, but it’s a valid question. I am in an industry that is frequently criticised in the UAE, often for good reason, but let me explain why using a qualified adviser (rather than … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Life Assurance, Need to know, Tax & info, UAE Life, Uncategorized
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats Dubai, Dubai IFA, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Financial planning for women, IFA, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, professional advice, UK tax, value of advice
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Five Financial Tips for New Parents
When you have a child, you get lots of advice and tips from everyone but one area that tends to be overlooked is the financial aspect. In the excitement of impending parenthood, or the crazy first few months (or years!) … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, expat financial advice, family protection, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, financial tips, Independent financial advice in the UAE, money matters, new parents, UAE, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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10 Steps for Smart Investing
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
Posted in Investment, Pension, saving money, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, equity investment, ethical investment, expat investment, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, offshore investment, professional advice, Retirement planning, UAE investment, UK pension, UK property investment, UK tax
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New to Dubai? Important facts & financial information
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
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, On Your Side columns from The National newspaper, saving money, Tax & info, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, life assurance, new to Dubai, offshore investment, professional advice, UK tax, Wills in the UAE
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A survey – how has your UAE income & financial situation been affected by Coronavirus?
I am sure we are all well aware that the restrictions related to COVID-19 have meant that the income of many people in the UAE has been affected. In order to find out the extent of this I have put … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information, News
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British expat financial advice, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, coronavirus, COVID-19, Dubai financial advice, Everything UAE, expat financial advice, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Retirement planning, survey, UAE income, UAE survey, United Arab Emirates
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Where there’s a Will there’s a way to protect your family
Due to changes in legislation, this article has been updated and rewritten to so please see the latest one. https://financialuae.me/2020/11/17/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-to-protect-your-family-november-2020/ Thank you
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, expat financial advice, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, Expat wills UAE, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, independent financial adviser, professional advice, Sharia Law, temporary guardianship Dubai, UK wills, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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News: Tax update for expats unable to leave the UK
HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs) has announced that it will be giving special treatment to non-residents who are forced to stay in the UK exceeding their permitted number of days. With quite a few expats unable to leave due … Continue reading
Posted in Need to know, News, Tax & info, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, financial advice Dubai, HMRC, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, professional advice, Statutory Residency Test, UK tax
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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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Expats in The UAE & Money. 10 mistakes you want to avoid
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
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, Need to know, saving money, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, currency transfers, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat life insurance, expat pensions, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, family protection, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, life assurance, life insurance, life insurance dubai, UK pension, UK tax, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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