Tag Archives: British expat financial advice

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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Interest rates, inflation & UK mortgages – some facts

Posted on December 15, 2022 by FinancialUAE

I know a few people are worrying about mortgage interest rates and are hesitating buying property because of that so let’s put the increases it in perspective. There are loads of complex and jargon-heavy articles in the financial press but … Continue reading →

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UK Budget & Spending Review October 2021 – a summary for expats

Posted on October 27, 2021 by FinancialUAE

As has been the case for the past couple of years, many of the Budget measure have been leaked or drip-fed to the press so we were not expecting much in the way of surprises and there is nothing that … Continue reading →

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Family matters: some things never change

Posted on January 25, 2021 by FinancialUAE

Winston Churchill is a towering figure in British political history but was also an orator and writer. What I want to focus on is a quote that is relevant to most of our lives, even now, over 100 years after … Continue reading →

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A survey – how has your UAE income & financial situation been affected by Coronavirus?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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How much do those Christmas pop songs earn every year?

Posted on December 22, 2019 by FinancialUAE

Every year, we hear familiar songs on the radio but have you ever stopped to wonder just how much the writers and performers receive from the repeated airplay? The amounts may surprise you as for the biggest songs the amounts … Continue reading →

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Tips on reducing spending & better budgeting

Posted on December 3, 2016 by FinancialUAE

When it comes to taking control of your finances, the obvious, but frequently overlooked first step, is to take a long, hard look at your monthly budget. Quite simply, if you don’t know what your outgoings are, how do you … Continue reading →

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