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UK Budget March 2017 – the main points for expats
9th March 2017 saw the final UK Spring Budget as the announcements now move to the Autumn. As ever there were a number of measures that will affect expats, including a surprise regarding pensions. This article is a brief overview … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, News, Pension, Tax & info, Uncategorized
Tagged British Expats, Budget, Dubai, expat, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, professional advice, Retirement planning, UK Budget 2017, UK pension, UK tax
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Want to save money on your currency transfers?
Given all that has happened over the past year we’re all pretty switched on to movements in exchange rates these days and we look to move our money when it is beneficial. Despite this far too many people are using … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Uncategorized
Tagged consumer advice, currency exchange, currency transfer, Dubai, expat financial advice, expat mortgages, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, independent advice dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, money transfer, offshore investment, saving money
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Seasonal spending – 20 hints & tips on budgeting
As we head rapidly towards the end of 2016 the prospect of Christmas and New Year is daunting for many due to the cost of the celebrations. With Christmas being as much a cultural as a religious event for most … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Radio broadcasts, Uncategorized
Tagged budgeting, Christmas, Christmas spending, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai Eye, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, personal financial planning UAE, seasonal spending, secret Santa, UAE
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News: VAT in the UAE confirmed from 1st January 2018
It has now been formally confirmed by the GCC Supreme Council that the UAE will be introducing VAT (Value Added Tax) with effect from 1st January 2018 at a rate of 5%. Other countries in the GCC (Gulf Co-operation Council) … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, News, Tax & info
Tagged Dubai, personal financial planning UAE, UAE, VAT
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Is your family protected if you die? Six common misconceptions.
If you die and leave your family, you can’t stop the heartache, but you can make sure that they do not have financial worries, that they can stay in their home and your children can continue their education. Protecting your … Continue reading
News: HSBC takeover of Lloyds TSB?
It has just been announced that HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (“HBME”) has entered into an initial agreement to acquire the United Arab Emirates onshore retail and commercial banking business of Lloyds TSB Middle East subject to regulatory approvals. An unexpected move that … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, News
Tagged Banks, consumer advice, Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE
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Advice for life
Here’s a piece from the March edition of Good Taste magazine. ADVICE FOR LIFE Copies of this great free magazine available in branches of Choitram in Dubai.
