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      Student Vani Thampi, who grew up in Dubai, says she has had to learn that once money is spent, it is not yours anymore. Antonie Robertson/The National
      Why Generation Z prefer to save for the future than spend now

      Scarred by the global financial crisis, those aged between 18 and 24 are concerned about rising property prices and greater job insecurity

      MoneySeptember 30, 2019
      Illustration by Alvaro Sanmarti
      A guide to set-up costs, visas, rent and school fees in the UAE

      Whether it's finding somewhere to live, hiring a car, paying for education or securing that all-important visa, here's what to expect

      MoneySeptember 29, 2019
      Novelist Karen Osman says her characters’ financial status can be critical to a storyline. Reem Mohammed/The National
      Money & Me: 'Making money was never the motivation to write my books'

      While she enjoys the passive income, author Karen Osman says penning novels is more of a creative pursuit for her

      MoneySeptember 26, 2019
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      Five of the most expensive second passports you can buy - and a budget option too

      Pricier citizenship by investment schemes can cost as much as $12.47m

      MoneySeptember 16, 2019
      Copywriter Gaurav Maitreya, 27, aspires to hit financial independence soon, saving 15 per cent of his salary to help him reach his goal. Reem Mohammed/The National
      Millennials in UAE burnt out by financial stress of 'adulting'

      From the US to the UAE, this age group is reporting a 'quarter-life crisis' as a result of their ambitious money goals

      MoneySeptember 04, 2019
      Illustration by Mathew Kurian
      How to extend your working life and ability to earn in the UAE

      With life expectancy increasing, it is more important than ever to invest in a longer future

      MoneyJuly 31, 2019
      Chartered accountant Deepti Malhotra says her female friends are happier talking about shopping than investing in stocks. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Why women are failing to invest their money

      While some have no investment portfolio at all, others prefer to go shopping than think about their futures

      MoneyJuly 28, 2019
      Dubai resident Joaquin Ablatico halved his AC bill by making changes to how he cools his apartment. Ruel Pableo for The National
      How to reduce your air-conditioning bill in the UAE

      From keeping your thermostat at a constant temperature to sealing gaps in your windows - there are numerous ways to cut cooling costs

      MoneyJune 16, 2019
      Dubai resident Karthik Jayakumar downsized his apartment, moving just six metres away to save 30 per cent on his rent. Chris Whiteoak / The Nationa
      The UAE residents downsizing big-ticket costs such as rent and school fees to save more

      From moving to a smaller home to ditching the car, reducing your spend on larger items can significantly boost your finances

      MoneyMay 26, 2019
      Ajman resident Muzammil Shaikh says he allocates his zakat to people he personally knows in the UAE and Pakistan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      How UAE Muslims donate their zakat during Ramadan

      Online calculators help determine how much they must pay, with the figure equal to 2.5% of net savings

      MoneyMay 08, 2019
      Abhay Rajan advises anyone moving to the UAE to save up in advance and live conservatively to deal with the system of upfront rent payments. Satish Kumar / The National
      Why paying rent and school fees upfront can actually help you save

      With careful planning and budgeting, the UAE’s system of paying in advance has its perks

      MoneyApril 02, 2019
      Dubai resident Anthony Schoombie has already put aside $10,000 for his son's education and is saving Dh5,000 a month to augment the fund for 16-year-old Alex. Satish Kumar/ for The National
      How to cover the cost of an overseas university education

      UAE parents reveal their saving strategies to ensure they can afford their child's location of choice

      MoneyMarch 24, 2019
      Entrepreneur and angel investor Karim Ghassan thinks he may have spent about Dh2 million in rent since moving to the Emirates. Antonie Robertson/The National
      Money & Me: 'I've spent way more in rent than the cost of buying a house'

      The Kidzapp co-founder Karim Ghassan says he wishes he'd bought a property when he first moved to Dubai in 2007

      MoneyMarch 21, 2019
      By having enough set aside Abu Dhabi resident Jennifer Castro has been able to cope financially, even when life took an unexpected turn. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
      Why saving is actually good for your well-being

      UAE residents reveal how stashing healthy amounts of cash saves them in emergencies and keeps stress at bay

      MoneyMarch 11, 2019
      A Cambridge University study into habit formation and learning in young children by behavioural experts found that adult money habits - both good and bad - were set by the age of 7. Mike Young / The National
      How to build up a nest egg for your children's future

      Saving $1,000 a month during the first 18 years of your child's would potentially accrue $350,000

      MoneyFebruary 20, 2019
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