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Should you rent out your house in retirement?

Some people rent in retirement only because they can’t afford to manage a home

Many people hit retirement age without enough savings and need to use their home equity to supplement their income.

How you can transition into retirement more smoothly

How to make gradual changes in your working life in the months or years before you quit

In investing terms, a 'glide path' describes how a mix of investments changes over time. You also can create a glide path into retirement by making gradual changes in your working life in the months or years before you plan to quit work.

Why money often evokes negative emotions in many of us

At times, people who know the most about money are the worst at talking about it

Why is money so confusing? Here's why money often evokes negative emotions in many people

Will ‘buy now, pay later’ loans boost my credit score?

Credit bureaus seek to add unregulated ‘buy now, pay later’ loans to to credit reports.

Can ‘buy now, pay later’ loans help you build a better credit history? Not yet, but it could: experts

Why add a 'trusted contact’ to my money accounts?

Adding a ‘trusted contact’ to your financial accounts isn’t as farfetched as you may think

Adding a ‘trusted contact’ to your financial accounts isn’t as farfetched as you may think.

What caring for an aging parent could cost you?

Full-time care of a loved one leaves not much choice on taking a long work leave.

Cost of caregiving: What to do if faced with the dilemma of quitting work to take care of a parent.

‘Use Your Gift Card Day’: Leave no gift card unused

Over Dh10 billion in gift card money never get redeemed or go unused every year worldwide

Over Dh10 billion in gift card money never get redeemed or go unused every year worldwide

8 rules of thumb for saving, borrowing, spending money

A personalised financial blueprint should offer smart ways to manage your money

Experts swear by these 8 guidelines to live by when saving, borrowing and spending money. Photo for illustrative purposes.

3 signs you’re financially ready to retire

While some can't wait to retire, others can't get themselves to quit working

Reluctant to retire? Here are three signs you're financially ready to quit the workforce for good

How do I cut my losses when disaster strikes my home?

It's hard to plan for disaster effects, but it's wise to invest money to protect your home

Disaster-proof your home and savings: Is fortifying your home against disasters a good investment?

How to negotiate your way to a richer life?

Knowing how to bargain effectively leads to a better salary, deals on major buys

Perfecting the art of bargaining: Save more by negotiating better rates, prices, salaries, deals

UAE: Will you really run out of money in retirement?

Fears of no money in retirement are pervasive, as are worries on setting savings goals now

How much do you really need to save for retirement?

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