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Assessing your financial situation and figuring out how to take control of your money may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be. At MetLife, we are here to support you and provide guidance every step of the way to help you navigate your financial decisions through our Financial Wellness Blog.

Latest in Family Planning

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.
10 Did You Knows About Educational Planning
10 Did You Knows About Educational Planning
Education is the dominant deciding factor on a child’s wealth prospects and future. Globally, the UAE has the second-highest proportion of parents with at least one child in paid for education of any kind (93%), second only to India (96%); and 87% of parents around the globe help fund their children’s education. We offer various Education Planning solutions that can help you protect your children’s futures by protecting your wealth. Here are 10 common questions to consider when planning for your children’s education. 

Latest in Money

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.
4 Simple Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
4 Simple Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
There's a good chance you or someone you know is facing the reality of living paycheck to paycheck each month.
How Much Do You Really Make - Calculate the Value of Your Benefits
How Much Do You Really Make - Calculate the Value of Your Benefits
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.

Latest in Insurance

When Should I Reevaluate My Life Insurance Coverage?
When Should I Reevaluate My Life Insurance Coverage?
If you purchased your life insurance policy some time ago, it’s likely you haven’t thought about it much since then. Maybe your life has changed in significant ways and you’re wondering whether it’s time to adjust your coverage. Here’s when it may be time to reevaluate your life insurance portfolio.
Accident insurance. What is it and why is it important?
Accident insurance. What is it and why is it important?
Accidents can happen when you least expect them. And while you can’t always prevent them, you can get help to make your recovery less expensive and stressful.
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.

Latest in Business Insights

3 Ways Small Business Owners Can Help an Employee in Crisis
3 Ways Small Business Owners Can Help an Employee in Crisis
As a small business owner, you undoubtedly want to support your people through life’s stressful and often unexpected events — from deaths in the family to medical issues to sick children or tense divorces.
Paid Time Off: Use it Before You Lose It
Paid Time Off: Use it Before You Lose It
You might pass on taking your personal days for a lot of reasons, like being overwhelmed at work, or feeling like a vacation is financially out of reach. But you don’t need a cash windfall to reclaim your time off. Here are five creative and cost-effective ways to use your PTO.
Break These Bad Habits at Work
Break These Bad Habits at Work
Are your bad work habits sabotaging your career? Here’s what you can fix today to set yourself up for success at work.

Latest in Security

Check In On Your Fire Extinguisher
Check In On Your Fire Extinguisher
Is your home fire extinguisher buried in the back of a kitchen cupboard, or covered by a layer of dust on your workbench? If you are a homeowner or a renter, you don’t think about this important home safety tool very often. But to be functional when needed, your extinguisher needs some basic maintenance. This can be very useful to prevent personal accidents and injuries that can lead to accidents, disabilities or a loss of life.
10 Ways To Keep The Holidays Safe
10 Ways To Keep The Holidays Safe
Stay focused with our important tips that will take you safely throughout the year. It’s easy to get busy and distracted during the holidays. That’s why accidents, including fires, spike during this season, which can lead to an accident, disability of a loss of life. These important tips can help keep everyone safe.
Emergency Kit Essentials
Emergency Kit Essentials
Keep these items handy in your home in case of an extreme emergency. An emergency kit is a must-have household item. Whether or not you live in an area prone to natural disasters, such as earthquakes or weather storms, it’s smart to keep a kit well-stocked and close by, just in case.

Latest in Pet Care

Pet Insurance In UAE: Is it Really Worth it?
Pet Insurance In UAE: Is it Really Worth it?
Pet ownership brings immense joy and companionship, but it also comes with responsibilities, including providing adequate healthcare. Pet insurance serves as a crucial tool to ensure that your pet receives the necessary medical attention without causing financial strain on you. In this guide, we’ll delve into the significance of pet insurance, explore its benefits, and help you understand why it might be worth considering for your furry companion.
The Basics of Pet Insurance: A Guide for Pet Owners in the UAE
The Basics of Pet Insurance: A Guide for Pet Owners in the UAE
Pet insurance can be a lifesaver when it comes to unexpected veterinary bills. But understanding the ins and outs of pet insurance can be daunting. In this guide, we’ll break down the key terms and concepts to help UAE pet owners navigate the world of pet insurance with ease.
Pet Safety Tips: Pet-Proofing Your Home
Pet Safety Tips: Pet-Proofing Your Home
Ensuring a secure environment for your beloved pet is paramount. Discover practical pet-proofing strategies tailored for UAE homes, brought to you by MetLife Pet Insurance.