The most important decision you will ever make (other than who you marry) is buying your first home, or really any home for that matter. The next most important decision is the type of mortgage loan you are going to take out. This might seem minor in comparison, but paying for a house is easily… Read more
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Clicking into place: Are people getting more financial advice from the web?
Today, financial advice is available from all manner of sources. Traditionally, people would head to their local bank or building society to ask for help with anything from buying a house to taking out a loan or saving for the future, but a growing number are looking to alternative sources for handy financial tips such… Read more
UAE Loan costs could drop with new credit score system
A new credit scoring system, aimed at improving the UAE’s financial infrastructure is expected to lower loan costs in the region by a drastic 30%. By-laws have been approved to create the nationwide credit bureau and every UAE resident with an ID card will be part of the credit database. It is hoped the venture… Read more
Breaking free from the ‘bank of mum and dad’
This post was written in collaboration with MyJar More and more people in their late 20s and early 30s are still living at home with their parents. It’s a growing trend to fly the nest and go off to university, only to return a few years later due to financial reasons. There is nothing wrong… Read more
Controlling your finances as a business owner
As a business owner, you want to have time to run and expand your business, instead of spending hours over the minutiae. Here are a few tips that will help you keep control of your finances while saving some time too. Having enough cash for small expenses At the moment, we… Read more
Budgeting for a New Home: 4 Things to Consider
Your home is probably the most expensive and important investment you’ll ever make. It’s easy to get caught up in floor plans, wood finishes, and school systems while forgetting about the more mundane details of home buying. However, preparing a budget and managing your finances are extremely important tasks for any future homeowner. Here… Read more
What to look for in a mortgage
Are you looking for a mortgage? If so, there are many things to take into consideration, here are a few tips to make sure you don’t make a decision lightly and are happy with both your new home and your financial situation. How much down payment is ideal? If you put as much… Read more
Start Your Financial Planning By Reviewing Your Credit Report
Keeping an eye on your credit report is one financial task that remains important throughout every stage of life, from just starting out through to retirement. Any serious financial planning requires that you first understand your current situation. Reviewing your report on a regular basis will also allow you to see how closely you… Read more
The road to good credit
There is a cool infographic about how you can improve your credit. Having a good credit is important even if you have no debt, because the day you will want a mortgage or a new credit card, the rate on said items will be a direct correlation of your credit score. Thankfully, with a few… Read more
Online banking, how to choose the right bank account?
There are so many types of online bank accounts it can get overwhelming. Savings, investment, or current accounts, nowadays you can open most of them easily and manage them from the comfort of your home. I think that last part is what I like best about online banking, not having to go to the bank. I… Read more