Tag Archives: financial planner

Stock markets and investments – what not to do in volatile times

Posted on February 25, 2022 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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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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News: Minimum age to access UK private pensions to change

Posted on September 3, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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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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Travel & holidays – 20 money-related hints & tips

Posted on June 23, 2019 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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UK Spring Statement 2019 – points of relevance to expats

Posted on March 13, 2019 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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Higher education costs – the facts and how to plan

Posted on September 2, 2018 by FinancialUAE

This article has been superceded so please see the latest version published on 1st April 2021/ Higher education costs – the facts & how you can plan

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Teenagers & Money – 10 useful tips

Posted on June 25, 2018 by FinancialUAE

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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Have you forgotten or lost a UK pension?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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Need to know: VAT in the UAE, what it means for individuals

Posted on November 26, 2017 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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