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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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UAE Public Holidays for 2021

Posted on December 29, 2020 by FinancialUAE

These are the official dates of public holidays for the UAE for the coming year, as well as notable dates, so you can make a note in your diary now and plan ahead. Actual days of holiday for both the … Continue reading →

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New personal laws in the UAE but what do they really mean for you?

Posted on November 10, 2020 by FinancialUAE

I am sure most people have seen the articles about some significant legislative changes in the UAE with changes to the penal code and personal status laws and these are very positive in all respects. In this article, I want … Continue reading →

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What has a financial adviser ever done for you?

Posted on November 3, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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Five Financial Tips for New Parents

Posted on October 10, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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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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Can you afford to survive a critical illness?

Posted on August 4, 2020 by FinancialUAE

I have two simple questions for you. Could you and your family survive financially if you suffered a serious illness and were unable to work? Even if you could, would it decimate your savings and future plans? Being diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Missing Pensions

Posted on July 14, 2020 by FinancialUAE

Research has shown that a large number of people have forgotten UK pension plans, or lost track of a plan from years ago or from previous employment. The value of these lost pension funds is around £19.4 billion according to … Continue reading →

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UK Summer Economic Statement July 2020 – the facts for expats

Posted on July 8, 2020 by FinancialUAE

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has presented his Summer Economic Statement, a de facto budget, and this article is an overview of the main points with particular reference to any announcements or changes that are relevant to … Continue reading →

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A flight to bricks & mortar? Options to invest in UK & European property

Posted on June 16, 2020 by FinancialUAE

In an uncertain world, it is understandable that we have seen an increase in property as an investment class. People have always liked investments that they fully understand, or can see and touch. Property markets are not equal and the … Continue reading →

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