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Heroine who took on the bad guys an inspiration to us all
When it comes to debt collection agencies, a lot of things come to mind - and none of them very pleasant. But a woman in the United States has achieved what many would consider impossible: taking on an abusive debt collection company and winning.
On the money: A cash-only life just a dream for many
I've been thinking a lot lately about what it would be like not to have a bank account.
On the Money: Rise in school fees should be reflected in quality of education
If I have to pay tens of thousands of dirhams a year for my child's schooling, then I expect - and rightly so - good quality, excellent teachers and fabulous facilities.
Technophile: Channel your inner Dick Tracy with these smartwatches
Your phone isn't the only device multitasking these days. Felicity Glover reviews three smartwatches.
On the Money: Malfunction challenges zen of life with a smartphone
These days, our lives are incomplete without the smartphone and everything it gives us. But when all that is taken away from you, it takes no more than a split second for the panic to set in.
Deals of the Week: Standard Chartered seeks power of numbers
Standard Chartered's new account for non-resident Indians includes a portfolio investment service and a Damat brokerage account.
Technophile: Smartphones meet on-the-go gaming
Felicity Glover reviews three smartphones which double-up as portable gaming systems.
App of the Week: Stop typing and start talking with Dragon Dictation
Dragon Dictation encourages users to stop tapping and typing and start speaking again.
The art of phishing
It's time for cyber security to catch up to cybercrime
On the Money: Banks need to do more to protect us and our money from the evolving world of cybercrime. But we are also responsible for protecting ourselves.
On the Money: Cash under the mattress could wake up banks
If we knew the truth about the interest rate game, we’d be stashing our money under our mattresses without a care in the world that there’s no interest to be gained by parking it there.
Deals of the Week: EIB responds to economic recovery with new offer
Emirates Islamic Bank is offering home finance to buyers in the Jumeirah Park development; plus, Mashreq Bank expands its outlets.
On the Money: Get a better deal when renting in Abu Dhabi
With sky-high rents a thing of the past and amenities such as pools, gyms and private parking becoming more common, the capital's rental market is finally becoming tenant favourable.
Deals of the Week: ENBD aims to make personal loans easy
Emirates NBD is hoping to grow its loan book with the launch of three new personal finance products; plus, United Arab Bank has introduced an account that guarantees a monthly payment in case of job loss.
Deals of the Week: Majid Al Futtaim launches two new prepaid credit cards
Majid Al Futtaim's two new prepaid credit cards can be loaded with funds at points of purchase where Visa is accepted and offer interest-free advantages.
