Published On: March 11, 2015|3.1 min read|The Expat debt trap
Debt accumulating amongst expats in the UAE seems to be, yet again on the increase. Moving to a new location can be an expensive process and it can be all [...]
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Published On: March 10, 2015|1.1 min read|The new Autumn statement – the new Landlord tax and how it could affect you.
From April 2016, an additional 3 per cent stamp duty will apply to buy-to-let purchases or second homes. In a decision that is likely to hit landlords hard, this new [...]
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Published On: March 9, 2015|5.7 min read|If I had a time machine….
If I had a time machine I would set it for 2004.2004, the year I stopped being a student, left university with what was a rather expensive certificate, and [...]
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Published On: March 9, 2015|4 min read|How to live frugally in Dubai
Dubai can be an expensive city to live in. Yes we may be accustomed to a tax- free lifestyle but living day to day can be a costly affair [...]
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Published On: March 7, 2015|5.7 min read|7 simple tips on how to become financially fit
Being financially and physically fit work hand in hand because your physical health and your financial health are arguably the most important factors affecting your wellbeing, security, and your quality [...]
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Published On: March 7, 2015|5.6 min read|Preparing financially for having a baby
Planning ahead means you’ll have time to get ready for the financial changes you’ll experience once baby arrives. Anything you can start taking stock of now will make money [...]
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Published On: March 6, 2015|5.3 min read|Top ten tips for living in the UAE
One of the wonderful things about living in the UAE is that it’s a cultural melting pot. The UAE provides exposure to new people, traditions and experiences on a daily [...]
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Published On: March 5, 2015|2.6 min read|The rising cost of education
Parents inevitably want to provide their children with the best education, right the way from nursery and Primary school through to University. We all know that education can prove [...]
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Published On: March 5, 2015|1.8 min read|Do your homework on your children’s education costs
We all want our children to have the best in life and education is an integral part of this. We all know that schooling and university is costly, and [...]
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Published On: March 4, 2015|1.3 min read|The 2015 British Budget in a nutshell
What are the main changes to the UK’s budget for 2015-16 and how will they affect you? The tax-free personal allowance is set to rise from £10,600 in 2015-6 [...]
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Published On: January 9, 2015|5.1 min read|The wedding of your dreams. How to budget and save for one.
The average cost of a wedding in the UK is said to be not far short of £20,000, but the reality is your wedding day can exceed this figure [...]
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Published On: January 1, 2015|2.1 min read|5 financial fundamentals for 2105
2015 is almost upon us and the New Year is the perfect time to try and get your finances in order. Here are five financial fundamentals to get you [...]
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Published On: March 10, 2014|1.6 min read|Did you notice how the British Budget could affect you?
Did you notice the potential changes that could affect you?The UK budget was announced over a month ago now and one of the things being considered is a reduction [...]
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- Published On: March 10, 2014|2 min read|
2014 British Budget in a nutshell
What are the main changes to the UK’s budget for 2014-15 and how will they affect you?Personal pension restrictions ended – There is now no need to buy an [...]
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Published On: March 5, 2014|1.4 min read|Are you high net worth?
A key part of financial planning is understanding your net worth. The common mental measuring stick is our contribution to society and the material objects that we have accumulated. [...]
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Published On: January 6, 2014|1.8 min read|The time has come. FATCA comes into play today
If you are from the US then you’ve probably heard of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), but are you aware of how it could affect you? The [...]
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Published On: March 5, 2013|5.4 min read|10 key points to consider when meeting a financial adviser
The first thing any individual needs to do when they undertake any sort of financial planning is to seek out a reputable and regulated advisor and firm. There are [...]
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