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Three Pro Tips for Family Financial Preparedness
Three Pro Tips for Family Financial Preparedness
In October 2020 and February 2021, MetLife partnered with Ipsos to conduct a survey of 2,000 adults in the UAE. Our goal was to understand family financial preparedness in the face of eventualities such as job loss, illness, or loss of income.
How Improving Financial Literacy Creates Better Financial Prospects for UAE Families
How Improving Financial Literacy Creates Better Financial Prospects for UAE Families
The everyday struggles and economic hardships of COVID-19 remind us of how vulnerable the health and financial stability of our families can become. When it comes to finances and personal well-being, life always comes first—the former must always support the latter.
11 Did you Knows about Critical Illness Planning
11 Did you Knows about Critical Illness Planning
MetLife Critical Illness Protection is here to make sure that saving your life won’t cost your life savings. This solution will provide an instant lump sum of up to $500,000 when diagnosed with one of the 32 common critical illnesses, so that you can focus on getting back to health instead of worrying about any financial burdens. Critical Illness is available as a standalone solution or as an optional benefit on MetLife’s Life Protection and Savings solutions.
3 steps to make financial wellness a reality
3 steps to make financial wellness a reality
About 40% of stress (in the Gulf) is caused by financial situations. This suggests many of us have trouble balancing unexpected expenses and planning for the future, two key elements of financial wellness.
How to Teach Your Kids about Saving Money
How to Teach Your Kids about Saving Money
From virtual currencies to mobile payment apps, there are more ways than ever to pay for goods and services. The financial planning lessons you need to teach your kids are probably more complex than the ones your parents taught you.
5 Ways to Financially Prepare for Your First Child
5 Ways to Financially Prepare for Your First Child
From researching car seats and cribs to decorating a nursery, there's a lot to do when you're expecting a new baby. In addition to readying your physical house for your bundle of joy, you'll also want to be sure your financial house is in order.
When is it Okay to Dip into an Emergency Fund
When is it Okay to Dip into an Emergency Fund
Your emergency fund is intended to be your first line of defense when times get tough. But sometimes, it can be difficult to decide when to dip into these funds.
Is it Risky to Drop Life Insurance Coverage during Tough Financial Times?
Is it Risky to Drop Life Insurance Coverage during Tough Financial Times?
Most people buy life insurance with the same objective — to help keep your family financially secure if you’re no longer around to provide for them.
Budgeting for lifes emergencies
Budgeting for life's emergencies
Car repairs and home appliance break-downs happen to everyone at some point, but there are a lot of unexpected situations that can set you and your family back financially if you’re not prepared. Think about these scenarios when considering how much you should save in your family’s emergency fund.
The Difference between Term Life Insurance and Whole Life Insurance
The Difference between Term Life Insurance and Whole Life Insurance
There are two main types of life insurance. Term life insurance offers protection for your loved ones for a specified period of time. Whole life insurance policies do not expire; they are intended to protect you for your entire life. Some types of these policies accumulate cash value. Read on to find out which may be right for you.
Simple Answers to Questions You've Always Had about Money
Simple Answers to Questions You've Always Had about Money
Feel like you don't know much about money? You’re not alone. According to a recent George Washington University study, 24% of millennials have just basic financial knowledge, and only 27% are seeking professional financial advice on saving and investment.
You should talk about money - here's how
You should talk about money - here's how
Many people find it uncomfortable to talk about money, even with family or friends. But talking about this very important topic is exactly what we should be doing, especially with family and friends as they can be your most important assets during this time of need.
3 Reasons Why You Should Buy Life Insurance
3 Reasons Why You Should Buy Life Insurance
Many people are not adequately prepared financially when faced with a serious illness, despite having good medical coverage. Critical illness insurance can help lessen the burden of increased out-of-pocket expenses so that you can focus on recovery instead of your finances.
5 Questions About Critical Illness Insurance Answered
5 Questions About Critical Illness Insurance Answered
Many people are not adequately prepared financially when faced with a serious illness, despite having good medical coverage. Critical illness insurance can help lessen the burden of increased out-of-pocket expenses so that you can focus on recovery instead of your finances.
How to Keep Your Family´s Finances Recession Proof?
How to Keep Your Family´s Finances Recession Proof?
In an ever-changing world, economic uncertainty can be stressful for you and your family. When there’s so much outside of your control, here are the things you and your family can focus on to keep your financial future secure.
Life Insurance: An Introduction
Life Insurance: An Introduction
When you buy life insurance, you enter into a contract with an insurance company that promises to provide your beneficiaries with a certain amount of money upon your death.