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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
Port Vila, Efate Island, Vanuatu
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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