It seems a day doesn’t go by without cyber-crime appearing somewhere on our newscasts: stolen passwords, hacked banked accounts and faceless criminals hell-bent on taking your money. How dangerous is it out there? There are certainly risks, but if you manage your finances carefully then it’s easy and safe enough, so long as you take… Read more
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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
The French approach to debt
Over at Make Money Your Way, Troy continues the investing for beginners series, and now he explains that there are 2 types of options: Call options and Put options. Click here to read more… Have you ever wondered if everyone around the world takes up as much debt, has as many credit cards, student loans or… 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
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
Why I upgraded to a paid bank account
Morning all! As you know, I manage several currencies as part of my net worth, and part of it is in the UK in Pounds Sterling. So this post is in GBP, just put a $ sign in front and you get the idea! This post is not sponsored, just my opinion about my bank…. Read more
A guide to managing your credit card account
If you know how to use it, having a UK credit card can be a very handy and convenient way to borrow. However, if you don’t understand the terms and conditions of your credit card and you don’t know how to properly manage your credit card account, you could end up with… Read more
Expat banking: how I manage bank accounts
I love to simplify my finances and have been ever since online banking started. Automated payments, savings, and rent deposits from my tenants make my life so much easier. But there is one thing I can’t do: having just one bank account. I need my French account to pay my taxes and receive birthday gifts… Read more