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Transfers can detour money into week-long netherworld
Did you know that a bank doesn't necessarily follow commercial currency rates and that's where they make their money on remittances?
Anchors aweigh for yacht buyers
The financial crisis has turned the once lucrative yacht sector into a buyer's market.
On the Money: Consumer-rights battles can be won, but war never ends
I¿ve had an interesting couple of weeks standing up for my consumer rights. I¿ve even had some small, surprising, victories.
Deals of the Week: Banks celebrate nation's 40th birthday with deals
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is offering special rates for home and personal loans.
On the Money: Bank overcharges can leave scars that last a lifetime
Why the bank didn't put an automatic stop on the Dh100 service fee for all accounts like mine is beyond logical thinking.
Deals of the Week: Barclaycard offers diners 10% cashback
The new Barclaycard Edge card offers dining discounts across the UAE, while RAKBank introduced a daily deal website concept for its customers.
On the Money: Mortgage proposal causes chronic case of cold feet
I'm feeling like a deer in headlights. I can't move, let alone make the phone call to an expat mortgage broker and get things moving before I'm priced out of an already expensive market.
On the Money: getting to the bottom of a bank 'service' fee
If I owe a bank money, it will do everything in its power to get it back from me. But if it owes me money, I have to wait.
Money & Me: Wealth is best shared with others
The Trust Index, a survey administered by Farrukh Kidwai's company, helps identify great places to work.
On the Money: App-enabled gadgets are gifts that keep on taking
These days, gadgets boost their bottom lines by creating online stores, where you have to buy all your music, movies and apps that are essential to enhancing the pleasure factor of using them.
Deals of the Week: NBAD helps customers consolidate debt
NBAD's new programme allows Emiratis to borrow up to Dh5 million and expats Dh2m.
On the Money: Living day-to-day is now way to plan for the rainy ones
Savings are down in the Emirates and there is a serious lack of financial planning.
Deals of the Week: Investment fund opens door to gold bullion
Investors in Mashreq Bank's new fund will also get free life insurance cover.
Money&Me: Future is secure thanks to 'Irish Guilt'
Kristian Stimson¿s father-in-law encouraged him to pursue his dreams as an entrepreneur.
On the Money: No electricity? Board game offers jolt out of boredom
When it comes to Monopoly, I'm patient. And I have to be if I want to balance out my property portfolio.
