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Deals of the Week: National Bonds boosts year-end prize to Dh2m
Plus, Ikea and Emirates NBD team up to offer interest-free financing on purchases of Dh500 or more.
Hold out for fair exchange
The modern-day remittance man must watch out for banking tricks that can drain funds before they ever reach his pocket, writes Felicity Glover.
Bank's patronising promotion takes liberties with an old stereotype
Do banks really know what women want? As one of the most neglected consumer demographics in the male-dominated banking world, women and their financial power have been sorely underestimated by many financial institutions, writes Felicity Glover.
Avoid sneaky bank transfer fees at this site for sore eyes
Jonathan Potter is the co-founder and director of CurrencyFair, the world's first peer-to-peer foreign exchange marketplace. The online platform aims to save users thousands in hidden fees and unfavourable exchange rates.
Money&Me: Combining a passion with a worthy cause
When Sherry Bohlen and Cindy Temple launched Oh So Chic Handbags seven months ago, their aim was not only to prosper but also to support worthy causes.
Expats can't rely on gratuities for an easy retirement
Richard Taylor of Acuma Wealth Management explains why it is important to plan for your golden years as early as possible.
Deals of the Week: New currency services aim to improve trade ties
Standard Chartered has boosted its online foreign-exchange service to boost relationships with Asia and Africa; Mashreq Bank introduces yuan account service.
Investors left with bad egg on Facebook after IPO scramble
Felicity Glover is sure she's not the only one who was grateful at failing to get a slice of Facebook's IPO after the company posted its second-quarter earnings report.
Baby boomers squeezed on all sides
Pity the poor baby boomers in the West. They just can't seem to cut a break these days. After losing trillions of dollars from their retirement funds, they are now squeezed by having to pick up the financial shortfall of their loved ones.
Homebuyers bang heads against walls over double registry
Developers in Dubai are continuing to maintain their own property registries despite the emirate's official registry being run by the Dubai Land Department. This practice, says Brent Baldwin, is creating confusion for prospective homebuyers who face hidden risks, extra fees and possible life-changing financial losses.
Deals of the Week: Mashreq's dining programme offers Iftar discounts
Cardholders will also go into a draw to win back their meal cost; plus, ABID offers extended Ramadan hours.
Money&Me: Working with an eye on the future
Neil Grant, the executive director of Prosperity Offshore Investment Consultants, says being self-employed means planning ahead is important.
Tip for men is invest like a girl
Felicity Glover is just going to come right out and say it: women are smarter investors than men. And though she can hear those overconfident boys in the back row sniggering already, she is not saying it because she's a woman.
Dubai online trading firm takes initiative to help less fortunate
Iskandar Najjar is the chief executive of Alpari ME DMCC, an online trading firm based in Dubai. While business is usually about making profits, Mr Najjar says Ramadan is a time to think about others who are less fortunate.
A toast to the unprecedented purchase of prince's purloined repast
It's incredible what people will pinch and then sell through auction. Then again, it's incredible what people will buy. Take, for example, a piece of toast.
