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UK Budget March 2021 – the facts for expats
There is no question that this will not have been an easy Budget to put together. There are still uncertainties in respect of Covid19 and the UK economy has problems, for more than one reason. With so many people on … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, Tax & info, UAE Life
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial planning Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, personal financial planning UAE, Retirement planning, UAE, UK Budget, UK Budget 2021, UK tax, UK tax advice
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The future of investing is… flexible
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 now. Following changes in legislation, I am now delighted to offer fully … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, News, Pension, UAE Life
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, Dubai investment, equity investment, expat investment, financial advice Dubai, financial adviser Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, investment planning, Keren Bobker, mutual funds, offshore investment, professional advice, Retirement planning, UAE
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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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Where there’s a will, there’s a way to protect your family (November 2020)
I have published articles on this topic before but in light of the recent changes to the personal status laws in the UAE, this has been updated to cover the new rules. If you have assets, and more importantly, if … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, Expat wills UAE, Financial planning for women, independent financial adviser, UAE, UAE inheritance law, UAE law, UAE property, UAE wills, UK Inheritance Tax, Wills, Wills in the 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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10 Steps for Smart Investing
The financial services industry is full of jargon and sales messages so sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, the reality from the adverts and the sales pitches. With that in mind, I have put together a … Continue reading
Posted in Investment, Pension, saving money, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, equity investment, ethical investment, expat investment, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, offshore investment, professional advice, Retirement planning, UAE investment, UK pension, UK property investment, UK tax
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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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The Mystery of the Missing Pensions
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
Posted in Pension
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment advice Dubai, Keren Bobker, Retirement planning, UK pension
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Moving from the UAE to the UK? Do you have a proper financial exit plan?
When you relocate from one country to another there is a great deal you need to think about. These include the practical problems of shipping your possessions, finding a place to live, finding new schools for children, new employment and … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, Tax & info, UAE Life
Tagged becoming UK resident, British Expats, consumer advice, currency exchange, Dubai, expat financial advice, expat tax advice, fee based advice Dubai, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, move to UK, moving to the UK, offshore investment, professional advice, UAE, UK tax, UK tax advice
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Need to know: UAE Labour Law in the time of Coronavirus
As many will be aware, I have been writing about UAE employment regulations, and other matters, in my weekly column in The National newspaper since 2008. This is addition to my main business as an Independent Financial Adviser. All columns … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, financial advice, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, Ministerial Resolution 279, On Your Side, professional advice, UAE employment, UAE labour law, UAE law, UAE Life
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