When opening a bank account, you are always asked whether you want savings or a current account. If you don’t know which one you should select, you will end up opening the wrong account that will not serve your purpose.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a whopping population of 9 million expats, which comprises 88.52% of the total population. Attractive package, lap of luxury, and the dash & dunes of the country have gathered more expats to work for them.
However, living in this country from a financial perspective is not smooth sailing if you haven’t planned your finances. This blog is your go-to guide for personal finance tips if you are a working expat in the UAE
The unemployment insurance scheme announced by the UAE government is effective from 1st January 2023. The scheme is introduced to offer social security during unemployment and enhance the competitiveness of unemployed people. Already 250,000 people applied to the scheme by 12th Jan 2023
Once you become a parent, everything changes, and one of the most significant things that will change is your expenses. While raising a child is one of the most fulfilling experiences in your life, many people conveniently forget to mention the impact on your budget.
Only 25% of the high school students in the USA have access to personal finance education this year. However, 80% demanded to be educated about managing their personal finances.
We all make mistakes and learn from them, but money mistakes are too costly that you must avoid them. Financial decisions need patience and a lot of your time to think about whether a decision is good for you and for your kids.
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Although cash and credit cards are the most popular payment options, payment apps and digital payment methods are increasing rapidly. E-wallets or digital wallets will be used the most among all other digital payment methods as time passes
While you become your boss when you work as a freelancer in the UAE, you also may deal with some problems, and the most common problem related to freelancing is getting paid on time. You send an invoice to the client and then chase the client for the payment, and after many reminders, you finally receive the money in your bank account.
“I received a text message from DEWA that alerted us that our water consumption is 70% higher than our regular use. Upon investigating, my husband found that one of the bathrooms had a leakage that we generally would not have been able to find out.”
The trend of online shopping gained unprecedented momentum during the Covid pandemic. Globally people suddenly found their movements restricted or completely stopped due to the imposition of lockdowns. Many businesses scampered to create an online version of their offline stores. While businesses with the foresight and appetite to vet the eCommerce environment beforehand saw their profit margins soar exponentially.