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Tag Archives: financial advice
Planning your financial future – the top 10 mistakes you want to avoid
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
Posted in General financial information, Pension, saving money
Tagged British expat financial advice, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, expat financial planning, expat pension advice, expat retirement advice, expat tax advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, flexible investment, future plans, Independent financial advice in the UAE, investment, pension, pension planning. expat pension, pension transfer, professional advice, Retirement planning, UK pension, unbiased advice
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UAE wills for Muslim expats – now available
The times, they are a-changing, to quote Bob Dylan, and that is the case in the UAE as Muslim expats can now write UAE wills and distribute their assets exactly as they wish, in the same way as non-Muslims. This … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai, Dubai property, expat wills, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Sharia Law, UAE, UAE property, UAE will. wills in UAE, Wills for UAE, Wills in the UAE, wills. will
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Interest rates, inflation & UK mortgages – some facts
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
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Mortgages, Need to know, Property, UK Property
Tagged British expat financial advice, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, financial advice, financial adviser Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Inflation, interest rates, Keren Bobker, mortgage advice, mortgage interest rates, mortgages, offshore investment, property investment, UK mortgages, UK property, UK property investment
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Offshore bank accounts – the benefits for expats
An offshore bank account is a useful tool for any GCC-based expat. You don’t need to be wealthy to have one and there are multiple benefits. Offshore banks are highly regulated and they are not just for the rich, or … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Tax & info
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Isle of Man banks, offshore bank, offshore bank account, offshore banking, offshore investment, UK tax
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Need to know: The UK’s Foreign Spouse Exemption, the tax issue you don’t hear about
I last covered this topic many years ago, so it is time for an update. If you are a Brit with a foreign husband or wife, or you are not British but are married to a Brit, this article is … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, Tax & info
Tagged British expat tax, British Expats Dubai, British tax, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, foreign spouse, foreign spouse exemption, IHT, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, inheritance tax, UK Inheritance Tax, UK tax, UK tax advice, Wills
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Stock markets and investments – what not to do in volatile times
On 24th February, we woke to the news that Russia had invaded Ukraine. The situation had been deteriorating for a while but now we have the terrible reality of military conflict. The article is about financial matters, not politics, but … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, News
Tagged equity investment, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, Keren Bobker, Ukraine
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10 Financial Resolutions for 2022 you can actually keep
Many of us make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? And how many of them do we really keep? 2020 and 2021 have been tough years for large numbers of people and we can’t … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Life Assurance, Need to know, saving money, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat life, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial freedom, financial planning, financial resolutions, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, life assurance, New Year resolutions, offshore investment, UAE, uae expats, UAE Life, Wills in the UAE
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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
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Pension
Tagged #financial planning, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai Eye, equity investment, expat financial advice, expat pensions, expatfinancialpl, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, investment advice Dubai, Keren Bobker, low risk investment, offshore investment, pension, professional advice, Retirement planning, UAE, UK pension
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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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