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Wealthy people made more money during pandemic
A 7.6 per cent rise in global wealth to about $80tn was driven by government stimulus and rising equity markets, Capgemini says
The Debt Panel: 'We lost our business and I am now facing bounced cheque cases'
The Ras Al Khaimah resident is unable to work as his visa expired more than a year ago and his legal troubles are mounting
What to do if your spouse earns more or less than you - Pocketful of Dirhams
Communication and honesty are key for couples to create a secure financial future together, financial expert Georgina Howard says
More millionaires created during Covid-19 pandemic than ever before
Global wealth creation in 2020 appears to have been ‘completely detached’ from the economic woes resulting from Covid-19, new report says
Here's how to avoid 'lifestyle creep' – Pocketful of Dirhams
Financial expert Carol Glynn shares her top tips on how to stop lifestyle inflation creeping into your life to secure your financial freedom
The Debt Panel: 'I went into debt to invest but it turned out to be a Ponzi scheme and I lost all my money'
The Dubai resident is working part-time and raising a child on her own but is struggling to keep up with loan repayments
The Debt Panel: 'I haven't used my credit card for three years but the amount I owe on it is ballooning'
The Dubai resident's bank agreed to a settlement plan but the instalments and interest rate are too high now that he is on a lower salary
Digital money transfers surge as outlook for UAE's remittance sector improves
Al Ansari Exchange reports 212% jump in digital remittances in 2020, chief executive says
Covid-19 pandemic sparks a savings boom in the UAE
New liquidity boosts money held in savings accounts to a total of Dh199bn in April, up from Dh189.22bn in December, UAE Central Bank data shows
I haven't seen or used cash in more than a year – and I don't miss it
Switch to digital payments accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic and trend is likely to stay
The Debt Panel: 'I am a single mother worried that my obligations are spiralling out of control'
Since losing her job, the Sharjah resident has found temporary work but on a much lower salary
DIFC employees 'confident of receiving gratuity' after signing up for Dews savings plan
The UAE's first workplace retirement savings scheme could be a 'viable blueprint' for the region, new study finds
UAE’s Tabby unveils loyalty programme that rewards customers with cash
The buy now, pay later platform will give customers up to 20% cashback on purchases made through participating websites
Are you ready for a cashless life? – Pocketful of Dirhams
The Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated our switch to digital payments, but some believe that cash still plays an important part in our financial lives
The Debt Panel: 'I have lost my job, my son needs surgery and I cannot afford to pay my loan'
The Dubai resident has asked her bank to lower her instalments until she can find another job
