Tag Archives: Financial planning for women

Currency transfers – how to get the best rates with full security

Posted on August 28, 2023 by FinancialUAE

Most expats have a need to move money between currencies and it makes sense to find a way to do this securely, easily and where you can save money. You can do this easily, from your desk or sofa. Importantly, … Continue reading →

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Investments in 2023. Where are we now?

Posted on July 4, 2023 by FinancialUAE

When it comes to investment we are still living in interesting times. With so many unexpected global events in recent years and those that are ongoing, investing has not been a great deal of fun of late, and I fully … Continue reading →

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Financial Wellness. What is it and can you improve yours?

Posted on May 2, 2023 by FinancialUAE

Wellness is a term that has become very popular in the past few years. We tend to think of it in terms of mental or physical health but it is time we looked at financial wellness. Simply put, financial wellness … Continue reading →

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Sitting tight – the importance of remaining invested

Posted on May 30, 2022 by FinancialUAE

There is no question that we are in interesting times for investment markets and we have all seen falls in the value of our portfolios This article is designed to explain why you really should not worry and why you … Continue reading →

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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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The future of investing is… flexible

Posted on February 1, 2021 by FinancialUAE

We all know that we need to invest our money to make it grow but the options for expats in the UAE have been a little limited, until recently.  Following changes in legislation, I am now delighted to offer fully … Continue reading →

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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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Where there’s a will, there’s a way to protect your family

Posted on November 17, 2020 by FinancialUAE

I have published articles on this topic before but in light of the changes to the personal status laws in the UAE in 2020, this has been updated to cover the new rules. This also includes the minor amendments for … 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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