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It’s been more than a year since our 2020 travel plans were disrupted because of the Covid-19 pandemic – and many of us are keen to get back in the air, visit family or take a well-deserved holiday.
With vaccination programmes now in place in many countries around the world and travel corridors opening up, it s time to start planning our summer vacations.
There are a number of financial factors to consider before taking the leap, including the cost of flights, health insurance and whether or not airlines will continue offering flexible tickets in case our travel plans have to be cancelled at the last minute.
The positivity in the market is encouraging many first-time buyers to snap up a home at a time when prices are still affordable and interest rates remain low.
But with many residents in the UAE still choosing to rent, how do they decide which is the most cost-effective option over the long term?
While renters can walk away without the worry of clearing a mortgage, they also lose the money they have paid to a landlord during their time in a property.
In turn, for buyers looking to get on to the property ladder, raising a deposit can be a big financial challenge.
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It’s all very well to keep your personal finances to yourself when you are single. But what happens if you continue this habit when you are married?
Financial infidelity can have a devastating effect on a marriage and create huge trust issues between couples if one of them is not honest about money.
From hiding purchases to having a secret bank and credit card account or taking out a loan without their spouse knowing about it are just a few examples of financial infidelity.
In 2020, a survey by creditcard.com found that financial infidelity in marriages is on the rise, with 44 per cent of US respondents admitting they kept money secrets from their spouses.
But reaching that $1 million mark is easier said than done. It takes patience, discipline and a millionaire mindset to reach your financial goals.
It’s also about having a long-term investment strategy, living below your means and sticking to a budget that will allow you to invest your savings regularly and get your money to start reaping the benefits of compounding interest as soon as possible.
But what exactly is a millionaire mindset and how do you manage your money like a millionaire?
Host Felicity Glover is joined by Sam Instone, the co-chief executive of wealth management company AES, who shares his advice on how to change your mindset and reach your financial goals.
Understanding the importance of giving back can lead to positive affirmations for children, making them feel as though they can make a difference in the world and help others less fortunate.
According to some studies, generosity towards others activates a part of our brain that is similar to feelings of pleasure – and can help us become more empathetic, responsible and kinder as adults.
But how do we teach our children how to give back and help others – and is there a certain age we should begin?
Host Felicity Glover is joined by Soniyaa Punjabi, a life coach and founder of Dubai-based well-being centre Illuminations, who shares her top tips on the best ways parents can teach their children about charity.