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The Debt Panel: 'Bank error meant I couldn't pay off 50% of my mortgage to apply for a property visa. What can I do?'
The Dubai resident's bank account has been frozen because he hasn't been able to renew his visa and Emirates ID
How to survive a no-spend challenge and save more money
Carol Glynn of Conscious Finance Coaching gives us her tips on how to get our finances back on track
Covid-19 prompts people globally to reassess spending habits and focus on financial planning
Saving money for unexpected hardships is a top financial goal for 2021, YouGov study finds
The Debt Panel: 'Can I use my Ajman property to pay off a Dh171,000 debt?'
The former UAE resident returned to the UK after losing his job, but has been furloughed and can't afford the repayments on his credit cards
How to protect yourself from financial fraud – Pocketful of Dirhams
Amber Waheed, author of The Great Fraud Fightback, offers advice on how to avoid dishonest financial advisers
The Debt Panel: 'It's been two years and my bank has still not acted on a scammer who raided my account'
Despite constant follow-ups, the Al Ain resident had to take out a loan to cover the loss and has now lost his job due to the pandemic
The Debt Panel: 'Can a collection agent report us to Interpol for a Dh10,000 credit card debt?'
The former UAE resident is now in India but will be moving to a new country soon and is worried about being arrested
How to save thousands on your home loan – Pocketful of Dirhams
Brendan Kennelly, a senior mortgage consultant at Mortgage Finder, explains why the low interest rate environment is a financial windfall for property owners
What is FinTok and why is it going viral?
Gen Zs and millennials are flocking to popular video-sharing app TikTok to learn money skills but users should also be aware of scams, experts say
Why is personal finance advice going viral on TikTok? – Pocketful of Dirhams
Help With Debt founder Nathan McFarlane explains the FinTok craze and how to ignore scams, myths and predatory advertising
The Debt Panel: 'My bank ignored requests to cancel my credit card and charged me a renewal fee'
Despite clearing the card before leaving the UAE, the former Dubai resident now owes Dh1,663 in late charges and interest on the annual renewal fee
Central Bank issues UAE's first financial consumer protection framework
New measures are designed to improve the quality of information provided by financial institutions and provide a more effective way of settling disputes between banks and customers
Financial independence a key driver for Mena's working women
Economic and social factors continue to alter the landscape for working women, new survey finds
The Debt Panel: 'I lost my job and was in hospital for three months with Covid-19. How can I stop a debt agency from harassing me?'
The former Dubai resident is now back home in India, but his credit card debt was sold on to a third-party collections company
Majority of Mena workers expect to change jobs this year
Salary and long-term job security are among the top drivers for jobseekers in 2021, new survey finds
