http://blogs.thenational.ae/your_money/ Your Money RSS I've been thinking a lot about Facebook's IPO lately and what has struck me most is that "mums and dads" investors have been left out of the world's biggest tech listing. May 17, 2012 12:36 PM This year alone, 7,000 youngsters have signed up to the scheme and the organisation reports a 12 per cent year-on-year growth in savers aged under 18. April 17, 2012 3:23 PM It's ironic that just last weekend, I wrote about the high cost of cybercrime in my On The Money column last weekend. While banks have a responsibility to protect their customers from the likes of phishing (bogus, but realistic-looking websites... April 11, 2012 3:34 PM The clinic, the first of its kind in the Middle East, is the latest initiative from the DIFC Courts following the widening of its powers last year by the Dubai Government April 4, 2012 1:16 PM This weekend's cover story in Personal Finance looks at the benefits of going to university. While the education system stresses that getting a degree is the only way to build a good career, many have proven that they can achieve... April 1, 2012 2:26 PM With the UAE charging some of the highest credit-card interest rates in the region, perhaps the time has finally come for a credit-card price war. Watch this space March 27, 2012 2:44 PM The full details are still being finalised, but there will be a checklist to assess how long you can stay in the UK before you are liable to income tax. March 25, 2012 12:48 PM Trust funds are no longer the preserve of the super rich - or so it would seem according to a survey from Atlas Corporate Services Group. Though trust funds are typically considered "elitist" and something wealthy parents bestow on... March 22, 2012 10:32 AM At the time, the development was newly released onto the market, but the agent had no idea what was going to be built next to the project, was extremely vague about the completion date and placed unnecessary pressure on us to produce our deposit there and then. March 20, 2012 1:49 PM We may have just made it onto the list at Number 99, but we have only been tweeting for less than a year and are thrilled to already have over 350 loyal followers. March 18, 2012 12:34 PM The concept is simple, spend money on your credit card and earn air miles that you can then redeem for flights on your favourite airline. March 13, 2012 12:01 PM Act confident even if you don't feel it. Going into a room full of strangers is always daunting but, remember, everyone is there for the same purpose - to meet new people who may be of use to them March 8, 2012 11:46 AM We may live in a cynical, materialistic world where everyone only seems to care about themselves, but when you are in real trouble, even total strangers will go out of their way to help you and expect nothing in return. February 29, 2012 12:50 PM Interact as much as possible. You will start with no followers, so follow people and join in with their conversations. The beauty is that connecting with others on Twitter does not require a formal introduction February 23, 2012 2:11 PM The customer simply drives into a lane, speaks to the teller onscreen and then inserts cash, application forms or cheques into a specially designed plastic capsule and presses send. The transparent capsule then shoots - sci-fi style - up a transparent tube to the teller. February 20, 2012 4:05 PM perhaps the best advice to help you save on groceries should be to leave the kids at home when you hit the supermarket. February 16, 2012 12:38 PM During the research process one thing became very clear - the only thing stopping women reaching company board level is women themselves. February 8, 2012 11:27 AM While in theory, the credit card holder could be better off, having less interest charged to their monthly bill - there is the risk that the bank will introduce an annual fee on a "free" credit card or increase the annual or monthly fee that already exists. January 31, 2012 12:13 PM Chinese tradition has it that cleaning over the New Year means you'll sweep all of your good luck out the front door. It's also said, that if you start the New Year in the red, you'll finish it the same way. January 23, 2012 1:33 PM Yes, I've invested in National Bonds and, yes, I have bought some DSF promotion-linked phonecards in the hope of netting a new car. But unlike a straight raffle, I still get a return on the money I put in January 18, 2012 12:23 PM Governments are telling their citizens to tighten their belts and reduce the amount of presents they give to their loved ones to prevent rising levels of consumer debt - and they are right to do so. December 15, 2011 7:39 AM They say that nothing in life is free but this service not only saved me valuable time but money too. December 7, 2011 10:03 AM You can use the same card for parking, the metro, buses and Salik so it doesn't matter what type of commuter you are, you will use it in one way or another November 29, 2011 11:59 AM Not everything in life makes us rich in the pocket, but it can make us rich in spirit, and perhaps, in the stomach as well. November 24, 2011 11:52 AM In my opinion, there are simply too many deals and not enough time to sift through them all, which almost wipes off the value of the offers available. November 16, 2011 12:27 PM There's no point arriving somewhere quicker than your road peers if you're going to pay over the odds for doing so. November 9, 2011 12:28 PM But October 31 was also World Savings Day and to mark this, which the Personal Finance team feel is far more significant, we invited you to send us your savings tips on Twitter. November 1, 2011 1:27 PM The National's personal finance section is keen to make sure you are thinking about your savings as well as lighting your pumpkin next Monday. October 26, 2011 4:51 PM What this means for you is that your bank will be provide you with a unique 23-digit account number for each of your accounts. This will replace your existing account number for all your transaction purposes and will ensure any electronic payments made by you are sent and received seamlessly between banks in the UAE and in those countries where IBAN has been adopted. October 18, 2011 3:39 PM This is a technological milestone not only for the UAE, but also the Middle East with only a few financial institutions in Europe and the US rolling out such an interactive customer service to date. October 5, 2011 5:35 PM