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News: Minimum age to access UK private pensions to change
This information has been confirmed on the UK Parliament website following an exchange in the House of Commons today, 3rd September 2020. The exact wording is as follows: “In 2014 the government announced it would increase the minimum pension age … Continue reading
Can you afford to survive a critical illness?
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
Posted in Life Assurance, medical insurance, UAE Life, Uncategorized
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, critical illness cover, critical illness cover Dubai, critical illness insurance, Dubai, Dubai expat advice, Dubai expat life, expat critical illness cover, expat financial advice, family protection, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Financial planning for women, healthcare, holistic financial planning, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, life assurance, personal financial planning UAE, serious illness cover
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Travel & holidays – 20 money-related hints & tips
We’re approaching the hottest time of the year in the UAE, a time when many people think about going on holiday to avoid the heat for a while. The long school summer holiday starts shortly so many families and teachers … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information, saving money
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, financial planner, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Keren Bobker, UAE financial advice
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UK Spring Statement 2019 – points of relevance to expats
The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has today delivered his Spring Statement. Less formal or broad in scope than the Budget, which moved to the Autumn last year, this is not about announcements on tax or spending, but … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, Tax & info
Tagged British Expats, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, UK Budget, UK Spring Statement, UK tax
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Higher education costs – the facts and how to plan
The days of most expats having their children’s school fees paid for them are gone and even if you have an education allowance as part of your salary package it will stop once they finish secondary school. If they then … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, education fees, education planning, equity investment, expat financial advice, financial planner, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, offshore investment, school fees planning, university fees
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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
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, saving money
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai Eye, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Keren Bobker, UK pension
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Have you forgotten or lost a UK pension?
This may sound like a silly question but research from a major British insurance company has shown that up there are up to 2.5 million forgotten UK pension plans. Furthermore, the UK government estimates that the size of these forgotten … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Need to know, Pension
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, professional advice, Retirement planning, UK pension, UK pensions for expats
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Need to know: VAT in the UAE, what it means for individuals
We have known about the introduction of VAT on 1st January 2018 since early 2016 but the official guidance and final rules have not long been issued. There seems to be a fair amount of misunderstanding as to how it … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Tax & info, Uncategorized
Tagged British Expats, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai Mortgages, expat financial advice, expat mortgages, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, IFA Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, professional advice, UAE VAT, VAT, VAT in UAE
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Need to know: Taxes on UK property
I have previously written about the various taxes that relate to the ownership of property in the UK but this article brings all the information together in one handy guide. This is written for the benefit of expats. There are … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Mortgages, Tax & info
Tagged British Expats, Dubai financial advice, Dubai IFA, expat financial advice, expat mortgages, expat tax advice, financial planner, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, professional advice, Stamp Duty, UK, UK property tax, UK tax
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A guide to buying property & getting a mortgage in Dubai
Buying a property in the UAE can be daunting, especially for the first-time buyer. Expats have only been able to buy here since 2001, and only in specific areas, so many people are unfamiliar with the process as it can … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Mortgages, Tax & info
Tagged British Expats, Dubai Mortgages, expat financial advice, expat mortgages, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Independent financial advice in the UAE, investment, mortgages, property investment Dubai, UAE Mortgages, UK tax, Wills in the UAE
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