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Suzanne Locke

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How to organise important financial documents simply and safely

The summer months offer the perfect window to reorganise your paperwork and ensure it is being stored correctly

August 4, 2020

Jaspal Bal says his biggest financial regret is running up Dh50,000 in credit card debt when he was younger. Courtesy Jaspal Bal

Money & Me: 'We contracted coronavirus but our finances haven't suffered'

While Covid-19 affected lighting designer Jaspal Bal directly, quarantine is helping him save up to Dh7,000 a month

June 11, 2020

While Earvin Famarin plans to be open about money with his son in the future, he says traditionally Filipinos are not comfortable discussing financial matters. Reem Mohammed/The National

Why talking about money with your family and friends should not be taboo

While discussing how much you earn and invest may be considered culturally inappropriate, the effects of Covid-19 make opening up more important than ever

June 1, 2020

Precautionary measures to contain the spread of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak are leading to a squeeze in finances for many businesses and individuals. Getty Images

Experts share their tips to financially cope during Covid-19

How to manage your money whether you’ve lost your job, had your salary cut, kept your job or had to face tough decisions as a small-business owner

April 8, 2020

UAE resident Haitham Essam fears his retirement pot will be affected by coronavirus. Antonie Robertson/The National

How UAE residents are managing their finances during the pandemic

While some are saving more, others are balancing a drop in income with lower spending

April 1, 2020

Entrepreneur Diana Wilde says if you can’t afford to lose what you invest in your business, 'find a way to work on your idea without giving up your day job'. Reem Mohammed/The National

Should entrepreneurs use their own money to fund their business?

With a fifth of small entities failing in the first year, some founders advise only investing what you can afford to lose

February 25, 2020

Rich families should not feel guilty about being wealthy says Maya Prabhu of JP Morgan Private Bank. Instead they should ensure they are “intentional” about their relationship to money, which is a “means to an end”. Razan Alzayani / The National

How wealthy parents can teach their children about money

With poor financial literacy a key reason for wealth not surviving, high-earning parents must help their offspring learn how to manage their money

February 3, 2020

The money rules that can help your finances fly

From how to manage debt, spend, save and invest, here's a guide to the financial 'rules of thumb' to live by

January 21, 2020

Tariq Bell with his daughter Eleanor. The teacher and his wife left Dubai in 2011 before returning in 2015. Antonie Robertson/The National

Returning residents: 'Why we boomeranged back to the UAE'

Is the grass always greener financially? Suzanne Locke meets expatriates who said goodbye then hello again

November 26, 2019

Sarah Mohamed of Quill Communications is now building enough emergency savings to last a year. Antonie Robertson/The National

Money & Me: 'Facebook helped me clear Dh500,000 of debt'

Sarah Mohamed, a communications director, turned her finances around in two years after a business venture failed

November 14, 2019

Shop less and buy secondhand to reduce fashion waste. Photo courtesy The Clothes Library

Seven ways to be an ethical shopper in the UAE

Consumers can make socially responsible choices by shopping less or checking eco credentials

October 22, 2019

Experts says the most important financial goals to focus on in the early career years are building your skills and your portfolio and a six-month emergency fund Getty

How graduates in the UAE can start their careers on the right financial footing

From managing your money effectively to tips to help you secure the best job and salary for your future

October 16, 2019

Student Vani Thampi, who grew up in Dubai, says she has had to learn that once money is spent, it is not yours anymore. Antonie Robertson/The National

Why Generation Z prefer to save for the future than spend now

Scarred by the global financial crisis, those aged between 18 and 24 are concerned about rising property prices and greater job insecurity

September 30, 2019

Novelist Karen Osman says her characters’ financial status can be critical to a storyline. Reem Mohammed/The National

Money & Me: 'Making money was never the motivation to write my books'

While she enjoys the passive income, author Karen Osman says penning novels is more of a creative pursuit for her

September 26, 2019

Five of the most expensive second passports you can buy - and a budget option too

Pricier citizenship by investment schemes can cost as much as $12.47m

September 17, 2019

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