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Are your investment funds in the dog house?

It is estimated that in the UK alone more than £8 billion is languishing in under-performing investment funds. Add all the money in offshore funds and other jurisdictions and the number is worryingly large. These poorly performing funds, known as … Continue reading

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Teenagers & Money – 10 useful tips

There is no doubt that many youngsters leaving school this summer are lacking in practical knowledge about their finances. It is important to have some financial knowledge to safely negotiate the adult world so here are some points that every … Continue reading

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Are your funds in the dog house?

This article has been updated so please see link for the latest version: Are your investment funds in the dog house? | Financial Planning in the UAE (financialuae.me) If you would like a chat about your investments and are interested … Continue reading

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How to focus on your financial priorities

Many of us muddle through our financial lives, not focusing on what matters the most, so this article is designed to help you sort out your financial priorities. You have probably thought that there are some issues you need to … Continue reading

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Need to know: New to Dubai? Important financial information

This article has been superseded by one published on 25th August 2020 New to Dubai? Important facts and financial information  

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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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What’s your financial personality type?

We all have certain beliefs and behaviours that guide us in our choices in life, whether that is in respect of the food we eat, how we live, the way in which we work or bring up children, our political … Continue reading

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Medical insurance in Dubai – the final countdown

There are only a few weeks to go until the Phase 3 deadline of 30th June but it seems that rather a lot of companies and individuals have still to take the required action and organise suitable medical insurance for … Continue reading

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Financial Resolutions – 10 tips for a better New Year

Many of us make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? It is said that one definition of insanity is to keep doing the same things over and over again whilst expecting a different result, … Continue reading

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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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