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Deals of the Week: Tips for prosperity during Year of the Dragon
Visa launches a financial education campaign, and UAE Exchange teams with Union Bank of India to offer Indian expats a new remittance service.
On the Money: Hosting guests in the UAE can be a pricey affair
That smug feeling I had for my "hostie staycation" in the Emirates swiftly morphed into horror when I realised that it was going to be very costly.
Money&Me: Don't spend on yourself, invest in yourself
Marie-Josée Primeau left a successful career in Canada at age 37 and has dedicated her life to her passion: art.
On the Money: In a glitch-filled world, always keep a stash of cash
There I was, standing sheepishly at reception asking them to try yet another card. It's embarrassing even though you know you pay your bill every month.
On the Money: Empty bank accounts douse New Year optimism
Just one week into the New Year and poll after depressing poll is forecasting a tough year ahead. But just how much more households can tighten their belts remains to be seen.
Deals of the Week: Mashreq giving away Dh1m apartment
One lucky Mashreq bank customer will win a luxury apartment on Al Muneera Island at Al Raha Beach.
Money & Me: Big spenders need to be big earners
Peter Harradine, head of the Swiss Business Council, advises keeping company and personal assets separate, and makes it a priority to live well.
On the Money: The only winning move is not to resolve
My aim for 2012 is to avoid becoming a statistic of the continuing global financial crisis.
App of the Week: Gone are the days of the holiday slide night
A smartphone app that lets you pick and choose which digital photos are Facebook-worthy.
Deals of the Week: How to avoid the festive season budget blowout
Visa says holiday shoppers should avoid spending more on presents than they can realistically afford.
On the Money: Valuable lessons I have learnt over the past year
If that hasn't happened to you, then you are lucky. But you certainly know somebody who has experienced the pain and horror of a world economy teetering on the edge of financial disaster.
Open a bank account in the time it takes to order a pizza
Plus, offers to guarantee your income for up to a year in the event of job loss and National Bonds expands to Ajman Bank.
Raising a sports star is akin to entering a lottery
It is a rare child who will go on to get the million-dollar deals that see them supporting their parents. But in reality, it's akin to buying a lottery ticket.
Useful gifts that make financial sense: experts' advice
Rather than wasting money on unwanted presents, why not give your loved ones a gift that keeps on giving?
Deals of the Week: Emirates NBD breaks virtual ground
Emirates NBD has become the first bank in the UAE to launch an Arabic domain name and website.
