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Expat Investing Academy
Join my Expat Investing Academy and take control of your money. Learn how to plan, save and invest by yourself, so you can reach Financial Independence faster than you every thought possible. Beginners welcome. Over 12 hours of short videos that you can watch in your own time, as well as Q&A support when you need it.
“Every attendee that I’ve spoken to has loved Steve’s course.” – Andrew Hallam, author of Millionaire Expat
“This course literally saved my marriage.” – Nisha, expat “One of the highlights of my year.” – John, expat
“The best course on investing for expats. I sincerely recommend it to everyone.” – Elena, expat
“Incredibly helpful, this is exactly what I needed.” – Julia, expat
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Watch Steve & expert fund managers discuss what makes a successful portfolio in this interesting & wide-ranging panel at the Arab Household Savings Conference 2022.
Audio
Helen Farmer asks Steve for advice on what to do in case of getting a pay cut or loosing a job in the era of Coronavirus job insecurity. Listen below to the recording of this conversation.
Helen Farmer talks to Steve about the No Spend September in her afternoon show for DubaiEye Radio. For saving tips listen below to the recording of this conversation.
Video
A Life of Education
Safe Space
Steve was talking to the fantastic Safe Space community based in Dubai about Dealing with Financial Stress.
The video and audio recording of this talk is available for viewing here.
Arabian Business Crossfire
Steve was sharing his insights whether the banks in the UAE are in full support with the small and medium enterprises.
DoBeDuu
Steve talks to DoBeDuu about his 10 Steps to Financial Independence.
Unwind the Grind
Steve was taking part in this fantastic evening from the millennial-inspiring platform Unwind the Grind. After a panel discussion about our own Financial Independence journeys, we covered the ‘Why of FI’ along with some practical advice on how to get there. To finish we had some roundtables on specific areas of FI, so that no question was left unanswered! I think we were still going as the cleaners moved in…
See videos from the event below.
Steve’s talk on the 10 steps to Financial Independence
What is Financial Independence?
My Financial Independence journey
Thinking seven generations ahead
Strategictech Coaching
Financial Independence Europe
Pocketful of Dirhams by The National
Steve talks to the host Alice Haine, the personal finance editor of The National and Gillian Duncan, a news reporter at The National, and share his tips on how to save more effectively.
Listen to the recording here, with some nicely detailed show notes.
ArabianBusiness
ArabianBusiness Live on Facebook channel
Dubai Eye 103.8 FM
The Agenda (News Review)
Business Breakfast (Insurance agents)
The Agenda (How do you get out of debt)
The Agenda (News Review)
The Agenda (News Review)
The Business Breakfast
The Business Breakfast
Profile Articles
Millennial Revolution
FIRECracker and Wanderer from Millennial Revolution are truly living the FIRE lifestyle. Having retired in their early thirties, they spend their days blogging and travelling. They’ve pretty much visited every country in Europe now and are showing no signs of stopping. Their blog is really informative for those wanting to retire early and indulge in some geoarbitrage (that’s living somewhere else to save/earn more money). It’s also damn funny.
Steve [was honoured to be invited to do a guest post] writes about life in the UAE and provides some top tips for how to invest as an expat. You can read it here.
The National (UAE)
Financial Independence Europe
Newspaper Quotes
The National (UAE)
8 questions to ask your financial adviser
Here’s why you should spring clean your finances for 2021
How to make your pension last until you reach 100
The money rules that can help your finances fly
How does the passive investment approach work in a crash?
Are these the best index tracking funds in the world?
Two of the best new accumulating ETFs to shore up your future
Simplify your investment strategy to make more money
How to build up a nest egg for your children’s future
UAE money bloggers share their tips on cutting the cost of Christmas
Should private investors ever buy direct equities?
Is the latest market crash a great buying opportunity?
TransferWise stops offering multi-currency accounts in the UAE
Families in the UAE rein in festive spending amid Covid-19
What are UAE residents’ top investment regrets in 2020?
UAE lenders embrace open banking as they tap into the ‘new oil’ of customer data
Why US-domiciled funds are a tax danger for expatriates
Why your UK employee could be working remotely from Dubai
Should conventional investors add Islamic bonds to their
It’s ‘business as usual’ for customers of UAE banks heading into latest merger
Six in 10 UAE residents rely on their gratuity to fund their retirement
Financial confidence on the rise for UAE residents
Financial advisers and employers must step up to help expatriates fill the retirement gap
Three quarters of UAE residents are not saving anything for retirement
UAE expatriates wait for ‘optimal time’ to buy falling pound amid Brexit turmoil
Saving money on food a struggle for singles in the UAE
UAE residents save less amid summer spending splurge
Scrimp or splurge? How UAE residents like to spend their money
A fifth of UAE expatriates doubled their salary when they relocated
Is the UAE’s new five-year visa a game changer for expat retirement
Consumer and job confidence is likely to improve this year, survey says
Cheaper savings product takes on the 25-year investment plan
Cost of living decreases for expats in Dubai and Abu Dhabi – compared to other cities
‘Can a collection agent report us to Interpol for a Dh10,000 credit card debt?’
‘I was fined Dh10,200 for a bounced cheque. Can my bank cancel the case against me?’
‘I am drowning in Dh425,000 of debt and have fallen behind in my repayments’
‘I had to accept a new job with a lower salary and now can’t afford to pay my credit card’
‘Can a bank create a security cheque without my signature?’
‘I left the UAE without paying off my Dh320,000 bank loan’
‘I consolidated my debts but Dh18,500 is missing from the loan amount’
Can my bank take two credit card payments at once if I miss a
I’ve been paying off my credit cards for 11 years
How do I resolve my 20-year Dh2.69 million loan?
Can a bank file a bounced cheque case in Sharjah if I live in Dubai?
I’ve lost my job, so can I claim on my loan’s insurance policy?
I lost my job and left the UAE owing Dh71,000. Can I return?
I owe Dh100,000 because my employer has not paid me for a year
I moved to the UK in 2014 still owing Dh12,000. Can I return to the UAE?
Supporting my family back home has tipped my finances into the red
How can I secure a buyout loan if my employer is not listed?
I owe my sponsors Dh37,000 after quitting my job as a maid and driver
My salary is late and I’m missing repayments. What should I do?
I arrived in the UAE in 2017 debt-free. Now I owe over Dh100,000
I consolidated my debts three years ago, then I built up more
I’ve been paying off the same loan for 10 years
American absconder wants to pay off his liabilities with assets he left behind
I can’t control my credit cards due to multiple charges
I borrowed Dh55,000 to invest in Bitcoin and lost it all
After two redundancies, 70% of my Dh22,000 salary goes to the banks
Single mother earning Dh5,500 owes Dh155,000 to banks and private money lenders
Dubai resident’s four credit cards have become a lifeline
Bank ignores finance chief’s pleas over loan he gave straight back
My lender is threatening a travel ban over my Dh105,000 liabilities
The balance on my credit cards has not reduced in 10 years
My salary cut is making it impossible to repay the Dh95,000 I owe
I’ve borrowed Dh70,000 to support my family in India
Hospital employee pays Dh1,000 a month in late payment fees on his Dh110,000 liabilitie
Gulf News (UAE)
Khaleej Times (UAE)
Events
Past Events
Boost Your Income, Slash Your Expenses & Get Out of Debt
A free afternoon from some of the UAE’s top personal finance experts and over 100 people attending! This time it was all about actionable tips and productive ways of thinking that help you to ‘grow the gap’ between your income and savings. Get out of debt and avoid getting trapped in long-term savings plans. Steve talk was called ‘Let’s Talk About Debt!’ Interestingly, most of the attendees were very good at managing their debt already – hoping to reach people with serious issues in future sessions.
Women Investment Forum
Leverage Knowledge in Financial Markets to Grow Personal Wealth
Financial Independence Fest: In the Garden with Andrew Hallam
Memorable free event packing over 100 people in the garden to listen to Andrew Hallam talk about how to invest as an expat. Great community vibe with everyone bringing food and drink to share on a beautiful evening under the stars.
Financial Independence Fest II: Daytime BBQ in the FI Garden
Community event sharing food, drink, stories and advice in the Dubai sunshine.
Expat Investing Academy
Join my Expat Investing Academy and take control of your money. Learn how to plan, save and invest by yourself, so you can reach Financial Independence faster than you every thought possible. Beginners welcome. Over 12 hours of short videos that you can watch in your own time, as well as Q&A support when you need it.
“Every attendee that I’ve spoken to has loved Steve’s course.” – Andrew Hallam, author of Millionaire Expat
“This course literally saved my marriage.” – Nisha, expat “One of the highlights of my year.” – John, expat
“The best course on investing for expats. I sincerely recommend it to everyone.” – Elena, expat
“Incredibly helpful, this is exactly what I needed.” – Julia, expat