A common dilemma many people face: to invest in property or stocks? You are in the fortunate position of having an emergency fund saved and some excess cash. What to do with it? On the one hand, you have people who swear by real estate. The stock market is just fancy gambling, they say. Bricks …
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One of the most frequently asked questions of expats is ‘what’s the best way to transfer money internationally?’ Expats earning in different currencies than their home currency may have to send money home to support family or meet financial obligations in their home country. In addition, people earning in currencies such as the UAE Dirham …
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You probably left your home country to work as an expat for a higher salary, better employment package and quality of life and to experience a new culture. However, mental health concerns such as loneliness and homesickness quickly led to behaviour that increases the likelihood of financial stress. You spend more, and you aren’t sure …
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Struggling to manage money? Want to know where all your money went? You will hear the same advice almost every time: create a budget. But which budgeting method is best? And how do you create a budget that you will actually stick to and will help you make the most of your money? There’s a …
Adding a partner to budgeting adds a layer of complexity in itself – now you have another person’s money beliefs, needs, goals and habits to consider when you go about managing your money. As money is still such a taboo subject for so many people, discussing it can be awkward and challenging for many couples, …
Investing can seem convoluted and risky before you get started. There is so much information – what are stocks, equities and bonds? Which ‘stocks’ should I invest in? What platform should I use? What do all these little squiggly lines mean? What is the S&P 500? The Dow Jones and the London Stock Exchange? Should …
