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On the Money: Students' perspective on the global financial crisis
Felicity Glover sits down with a group of students from NYU's Abu Dhabi campus to hear their thoughts on the global financial crisis.
Deals of the Week: Mashreq offers zero-interest payment plan
Mashreq bank has joined forces with a range of brands that will enable customers to buy big-ticket items at zero per cent interest, plus United Arab Bank launches Emirati-focused financial products.
On the Money: Parents integral in creating mini moguls
A new study by Doughmain.com, a US-based financial education website for families, has found that many parents are struggling to teach their kids about savings.
On the Money: Credit card interest rates may be entering a new era
When it comes to the sky-high interest rates credit card holders are charged in the UAE, I have some unorthodox ideas that could turn the whole situation around into a win-win.
Deals of the Week: Al Hilal bank's latest road to innovation
Al Hilal bank announces the launch of the region's first drive-thru banking service, plus Emirates Islamic Bank is offering a cash draw for opening a new salary-transfer account.
On the Money: Coming up with a family budget can be tough
Explaining to a nine year old the concept of checks and balances and ensuring you don't spend more than you earn is difficult.
App of the Week: Envelopes make a comeback in money management
Envelopes takes an old-fashioned approach to sorting and managing your finances and updates it for the digital age.
Technophile: Music receivers without the wires
Felicity Glover reviews three bluetooth music receivers that wirelessly stream tunes from your smartphone or iPod.
Deals of the Week: Finance House defies UAE's high interest rates
The Abu Dhabi-based Finance House has launched a new credit card that it says offers the country's lowest interest rate, plus Emirates NBD offers reduced-rate loans for Mercedes buyers.
Deals of the Week: Free legal advice offered by DIFC Courts
DIFC Courts launches the Middle East's first pro bono programme, plus Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank customers can now top up their Salik accounts through their mobile banking service.
On the Money: Blemishes on the face of the beauty industry
We spend, and often waste, thousands of dirhams on beauty products that promise the world but rarely deliver.
Technophile: Upgrade your home entertainment with Blu-ray
Felicity Glover reviews three of the latest Blu-ray players.
On the Money: Kids can cost a pretty penny
Children are priceless, but I'm hoping that the cost of raising one doesn't reach the point where nobody can afford to start a family anymore.
Deals of the Week: Etihad loyalty points can be turned into cash
Etihad Airways, in conjunction with PointsPay, will allow loyalty members to exchange their air miles for a 'mobile wallet'.
Study says people with high IQs are more likely to invest
On the Money: To be honest, I thought all the smart people had divested themselves of shares a while ago.
