Newspaper Articles
20th October 2022 – ‘How people save and invest the ‘Fire’ way to retire early’ in The National UAE newspaper
I contribute to this article on saving and investing with the purpose of achieving financial independence and retiring early. Read about how doing a no spend challenge not only increases your chances of FIRE, but also increases your resilience and creativity.
23rd March 2023 – ‘How to save on your supermarket bills during Ramadan’ in The National UAE newspaper
Ramadan tends to be a time in which many people overspend. To stick to your budget and enjoy the Holy Month, check out these tips, featuring my tried and tested saving methods!
22nd February 2022 – ‘What is a sinking fund and how can it keep your budget on track?’ in The National UAE newspaper
In this month’s column, read about how sinking funds can keep your budget afloat! Using sinking funds has helped me invest consistently over the past few years despite having large expenses some months, such as flights, visa fees and medical costs. Don’t let these large expenses drag your budget down – anchor your money with sinking funds.
22nd March 2022 – ‘Why is it important to have a good credit score?’ in The National UAE newspaper
In this month’s column, read about why it’s important to build a good credit score. I explain what a credit score is, how it’s calculated and what you can do to build it. If you check your report and notice a mistake, there is a process you can follow to rectify it.
26th April 2022 – ‘Ramadan 2022: Five money lessons to learn during the Holy Month’ in The National UAE newspaper
In this month’s column, I relay five money lessons we can learn from the practices and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims around the worldwide every year. Having spent 10 years in a Muslim country, the UAE, I have experienced many of the positive benefits of fasting during Ramadan and they can be useful for those of us seeking to improve our relationship with money.
24th May 2022 – ‘How to cut back on your everyday expenses to beat inflation’ in The National UAE newspaper
In this month’s column, I give my best tips for saving money on groceries and fuel – two of the biggest ‘everyday necessary’ expenses that most people have in their budget and two of the expenditures most affected by inflation.
21st June 2022 – ‘How to protect your money from fraudsters’ in The National UAE newspaper
In this month’s column, I identify common methods fraudsters use to steal your money, such as lottery fraud and impersonator fraud, then give tips for how to protect your money. Be vigilant – money scams are becoming more and more common.
29th July 2022 – ‘Could starting a side hustle be your ticket to financial success?’ in The National UAE newspaper
In this month’s column, I explore the benefits and drawbacks of starting a side hustle. Side hustles can provide extra income and develop skills, so what’s the catch? Read the article to find out plus common side hustle ideas to start earning you extra income today.
2nd September 2022 – ‘Three money lessons we can learn from Nancy Wheeler of Stranger Things‘ in The National UAE newspaper
This month’s column is a fun one. I am a bit obsessed with Stranger Things! This summer I was on a major budget as I prepared to move house in August so one of the highlights was watching Season 4. Nancy is my favourite character and I realised that the reasons I love Nancy are the very same that I love personal finance! This one is a light-hearted read with some important reasons underpinning the Stranger Things love…
18th November 2022 – ‘What are the risks and benefits of using credit cards?’ in The National UAE newspaper
This month’s column is a balanced article on credit cards. I swear by credit cards and use them for all my expenses, enjoying my free cashback rewards. But I realise this is not an option for everyone. Credit cards can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on how you use them.
23rd December 2022 – ‘How can novice investors understand their risk tolerance?’ in The National UAE newspaper.
This month’s column outlines risk tolerance and asset allocation then gives tips on how to assess your risk tolerance. Finally, it takes you through strategies to manage risk associated with investing so that you can stay the course!
