Personal finance

Teach kids values and the world is their oyster

On the money: My son and I are creating our very own adventure book. A sort of scrapbook where we're writing down where we want to travel to, sticking in photographs of the places, including maps, writing bits of information - and a target date. Read Article Teach kids values and the world is their oyster

Best way to hatch a nest egg for your growing child

Richard McFarlin has set up an offshore trust for his son, Hiro, 3. With them is Hiro's mother, Lalita Saiwanitcharoen. Razan Alzayani / The National

Briton Richard McFarlin, a Dubai resident, was keen to find the right savings plan for his three-year-old son, Hiro. Read Article Best way to hatch a nest egg for your growing child

Spanx billionaire stretched herself and hit the jackpot

Superwomen: "Hey girls, have you heard of Sara Blakely?" asked Lucy, as she swung herself back on Abby's sofa. Abby looked up, smug. "The Spanx billionaire? Yes, of course," she said. Read Article Spanx billionaire stretched herself and hit the jackpot

Finding inspiration on the road

Tamas Kassai has visited 55 countries, but has become more of a saver in recent years. Silvia Razgova / The National

Money and me: Tamas Kassai, a senior consultant at Gargash Insurance Services, talks about his financial journey across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Read Article Finding inspiration on the road

Pension options as plans are made for Thailand retirement

On your side: Keren Bobker answers questions on a UK pension scheme, due notice to tenants and limited contracts. Read Article Pension options as plans are made for Thailand retirement

On the Money: Here and now, decide on what really matters

On the money: I've always been a late developer. I just recently discovered that, when swimming the front crawl, you need to give your arms the chance to recover when they're out of the water, and not (as I do) keep them tense with muscles firing. Read Article On the Money: Here and now, decide on what really matters

Choices for tailored lending in the UAE

The arrival of a new federal credit bureau this year means that banks can tailor-make loans and offer credit based on a customer's payment history. This also means lower interest rates can be negotiated. Read Article Choices for tailored lending in the UAE

On Your Side: Due diligence before chasing a better mortgage

On your side: Our resident consultant Keren Bobker answers readers questions on mortgages and labour laws. Read Article On Your Side: Due diligence before chasing a better mortgage

Scotsman still learning to save in Dubai

Money and me: Ian Hainey is the managing director of IHC, a public relations, promotions and marketing agency with clients across the Arabian Gulf. Read Article Scotsman still learning to save in Dubai

Janelle: Bouncing back all about willingness to be adaptable

Superwomen: Abby was animated. "We can all bounce back," she declared, almost punching the air. Well on the road to recovery after her car accident, she was practically back to her old, fighting self. Read Article Janelle: Bouncing back all about willingness to be adaptable

Remember: your fate is in your own hands

On the money: Most would agree that our genetic make-up influences our behaviour. To what extent, however, is where opinions differ. Let us look at this in terms of money-related behaviour. Read Article Remember: your fate is in your own hands

Take a tip, or even 10, from Kat on romantic values

Superwomen: "Money is not romantic," said Kat, in a matter of fact manner, "but avoid the financial discussion and the romance is bound to end eventually". Read Article Take a tip, or even 10, from Kat on romantic values

ADIB offers personal and car finance payment holiday to mark summer

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank said it would postpone monthly repayment instalments for personal and car finance customers for instalments due between April 25 and May 18. Read Article ADIB offers personal and car finance payment holiday to mark summer