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43 Top Money-Saving Tips for Western Expats in the Middle East – A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating the cost of living as a Western expat in the Middle East can be a unique challenge,...
South Africa’s New Overseas Asset Transfer Regulations
South Africa's Updated Regulations on Overseas Asset Transfers In a world where financial borders are becoming increasingly closer,...
South African Expat Tax Update 2024
South African expatriates should not only understand the newly implemented 2023/2024 tax laws, which aim at taxing their...
British Expats – please cancel your Premium Bonds now!!
“They are nowhere near as good as they used to be and now that you are an expat,...
The Expat Investor’s Guide Beyond the S&P 500
Introduction Hello from Dubai! I'm Mike Coady, an experienced financial adviser and money coach. In my extensive interactions...
EXPATS: Why Bother with a Financial Adviser?
Introduction: Who needs a financial adviser, right? After all, managing complex financial matters such as wills, insurance, investments,...
Choosing the right school for your Children
The UAE, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, offers a multitude of educational opportunities for children, with a diverse...
Why is There No Income Tax in the UAE? A Comprehensive Analysis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has created a distinct niche for itself, thanks to its unique fiscal position,...
The Definitive Guide to UK Inheritance Tax for Expats
Understanding the UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) system is crucial for expats, High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, UK property...
Top 12 Frustrations with Financial Advisers: What Clients Should Expect and Demand
As one of the best financial advisers in Dubai (backed up by many!) with years of experience working...
A Comprehensive Weekend Financial Health Check for Western Expats
As an expert financial adviser with extensive experience in helping professional Western expats across the Middle East. I...
Let’s learn quality control from manufacturing
Let’s learn quality control from manufacturing I’ve gone on record before saying the quality is never an accident....
The 18 Golden Rules of Customer Service
People often ask, what makes great firms stand out from the crowd; what differentiates them from the competition?...
Why aren’t you saving? Understanding the consequences
Waiting to start saving for retirement? You’re not alone. According to a survey from the Employee Benefit Research...
How to financially educate your children
Naturally, a lot of people focus on building their wealth and maintaining a certain lifestyle but often forget...
Is wealth more important than health?
First, let's discuss the importance of wealth. Wealth is often thought of in terms of money and material...
Employee Pay Increase: How to Ask
Asking for a pay rise can be a difficult and challenging thing to do for many employees, but...
Parents who don’t have life insurance are being irresponsible
Family life insurance is a crucial aspect of financial planning for any parent, yet many still neglect to...
Why Some People Struggle to Save Money Each Month: A Behavioral Perspective
Saving money can be a difficult task for many people, and there are a number of behavioral reasons...
Life insurance for your family; both now and for their future
When it comes to protecting your family's financial future, life insurance is a crucial consideration. However, with so...
10 Top Tips on Choosing a Financial Advisor in Dubai
Choosing the right financial advisor in Dubai can be a daunting task, especially for expats who are new...
Think custody of kids is automatic as an expat? Think again!
It’s sometimes necessary to talk about topics that are not exactly financial planning related but are very much...
Let’s have regular reviews, shall we?
We all know what a regular financial review is, right? It’s a staple of the advisory and wealth...
Should you be bailing out your adult children?
More and more young people are relying on the bank of mum and dad. Between expensive education and...