Mary Buffett on her father-in-law's tips - such as giving stocks for Christmas and only investing in what you know
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Money
I cover complex personal finance issues from pensions and additional voluntary contributions to property, credit card fraud and debt, digital wallets, passing on intergenerational wealth, consumer rights and the FIRE (financial independence/ retire early) movement.
Predatory investment schemes – The National
Andrew Hallam travels the world warning expats against fixed-term investment plans with high fees and commissions
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Organising financial documents – The National
Get your paperwork organised and stay on top of it - plus the documents you need to hold onto as a UAE expat
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From citizenship-by-investment passport schemes to dodgy fixed-term offshore accounts and the nitty-gritty of moving to Dubai or Bulgaria, I have lived in the UAE, Bahrain and France and am well-placed to write about expatriate issues.
Moving to Dubai – LinkedIn
Relocating to the UAE? Tips from expats on banking, renting, health insurance - and why you must start saving immediately
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Pick a second passport – The National
Costing up to $12.5m, five of the most expensive citizenship-by-investment passports - and a budget option too
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UK leavers’ checklist – Expatra
Moving abroad is exciting but it’s a big task. Here are nine things to do right now if you’re leaving the UK
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From your digital legacy after death to parenting a preemie, juvenile diabetes, yoga and street art, I can and do write with authority and expertise on exceedingly varied topics.
Destination weddings to the UK – WBM
Fancy a traditional English wedding? Want bagpipes at your Scottish bash? Rules for getting married as a foreign visitor
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‘The WI, your village’ – WI Life
People are quick to judge the WI as fuddy-duddy, but we need female networks and I needed my village
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The lowdown on High Life – Red Bull
Clare Napper never expected her satirical ‘vintage’ Dubai tourism posters to be quite so popular
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I have a particular interest in entrepreneurship, startups and women in work, as well as writing about subjects such as companies that have pivoted or split in two, billion-dollar empires and founders, executive travel and wellbeing at work.
Microsoft’s master of mixed-reality – The National
Stevie Bathiche, co-inventor of the Microsoft Surface, is one of just 20 'distinguished scientists' at the firm
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Women doing business – Dubai Tourism
Fetchr's Joy Ajlouny, Ellevate's Rana Nawas and angel investor Heather Henyon on how to start up - and network like a pro
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Companies that pivoted – MSN/ Love Money
From dried fish to tractors, these household names changed direction to become global successes
Read MoreInterviews
I have interviewed some fascinating people, from the authors of The 100-Year-Life to Barack Obama’s sister, Auma, and Annabel Karmel – but I most love getting everyday people chatting about the intricate details of their finances or lifestyle.
‘My Dh5m yacht splurge’ – The National
Sanjay Shah of Autism Rocks on Prince records, collecting stamps and the yacht he should have rented
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Auma Obama on diversity – The National
Barack Obama's sister on her famous surname and brother, and the importance of gender equity
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Where nomads make a nest – Expatra
British family the Pamley-Liddells travel the world, but laid their hats and bought a home in Bulgaria
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I love to write a good (or lukewarm) review, and have reviewed hotels, management and leadership books and even podcasts (which I personally devour).
Best millennial money blogs – The National
From learning to live below your means to hitting your investment targets, 10 bloggers offer advice for the under-35s
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10 top money podcasts – The National
Turn to one of these 10 podcasts rather than a personal finance book to brush up on your finances
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Executive Travel: Brown’s Hotel – The National
Add some subtle grandeur, tradition and literary history to your trip at this Mayfair hotel with a guest list including Rudyard Kipling
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