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Carrying Credit Card Debt in the UAE? Here’s Why It’s So Dangerous — and How to Escape
Credit card debt in the UAE comes with shockingly high interest rates—up to 59% annually due to monthly compounding. Learn why it’s a financial emergency, how to calculate the real cost, and what steps you can take today to pay it off.
Blair Hoover
Jul 15 min read


Writing a Will in the UAE: What If You Don't Have a Will?
Writing a will is daunting. The hardest part is the thinking and planning, and you can do that right now. There are certain things in UAE yo
Blair Hoover
Apr 22, 20249 min read


Living the YOLO Life
Finding balance between YOLO and Delayed Gratification

Tuan Phan
Jul 1, 20235 min read


BNPL is an Evil Business Model
I hate the “Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)” business model – it’s evil!! When I first heard of the Buy Now Pay Later model that many fintech...

Tuan Phan
Jun 10, 20236 min read


No Called Strikes
"There are no called strikes in the (investing) business” Perhaps Warren Buffett’s most iconic interview was his very first* on National...

Tuan Phan
Apr 5, 20233 min read


Aligning with your Values
When I felt lost, stagnant, and directionless my therapist told me that's a sure sign I was not acting in accordance with my values. She...
Blair Hoover
Mar 12, 20233 min read


What's Possible? Financial Independence for Everyone
When I was just a few years out of university and trying to find my way in the world, I did a quick calculation of my expenses and tried...
Blair Hoover
Mar 11, 20233 min read
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