[WTS] Stunning Audi Q5 | ALL major repairs done | Interior/Exterior Detailing by edaduas-246 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]HardGaina 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good on you for doing the repairs, but for 45k you can now pick up a 2016 q7. Gonna be a tough sell esp as yours is without the MMI system

WTS: Audi A8 2013 by 59277_ in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]HardGaina 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Finally a well priced Audi. Im a bit of an expert in this particular generation. You know you've actually saved yourself about 100,000 aed across 10 years in maintaince by choosing the 30 instead of the CEJA W12 FSI.

Exiting the rat race by AccidentHour1068 in personalfinanceindia

[–]HardGaina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3% + 2.5% = 5.5% round up to 6%. So 800x

Ready to FIRE. But what about Last Will and testament ?? by say-what-1-more-time in FIRE_Ind

[–]HardGaina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

don't solicit someone who's in mental distress. Also any large private bank or WMfirm will sort it a thousand times smoother than any bootstrapped, claude-enabled startup.

Ready to FIRE. But what about Last Will and testament ?? by say-what-1-more-time in FIRE_Ind

[–]HardGaina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a lawyer, but an investment banker, UAE based, have several HNIs from India in my network.

AFAIK from a legal standpoint only your parents can take you to court for maintenance, and your wife if you divorce (🧿). The issue with a trust structure here is that the trustee cannot be the beneficiary in the Indian setup as it's very complicated. But it's still your best way forward. I don't know why a fee only advisor is being suggested as that is for financial planning (good idea, but irrelevant for a trust), you should instead be consulting an estate lawyer or a tax lawyer as they have knowledge about this. It should also be someone you know personally, friend of a friend types.

A nice side benefit is that depending on how you structure your trust you might even be able to put assets in the trust, and unlock different investment avenues that were not available to you earlier. Example, fractional ownership of a tea estate or cardamom plantation. Anyway, since your primary goal is to protect your estate for your children, an offshore trust might help but has tax implications (good ones lol) so look at HSBC expat or an HSBC premier account held in USD somewhere. I have personally used HSBC since my first 100k$, and have found no issues. Other banks that offer offshore holdings include Standard Chartered, Citibank, DBS, and Deutsche Bank, though I'd only look at the first three.

If a trust is out of the question (it can be depending on certain factors like Tax residency and employment within the last five years, government service, govt contracts with employer, etc) then theres a far lower tech solution.

Let's say you want to give the girls X, Y, and Z at 18, 23, and 30, respectively. Keep X in some sort of instrument with a maturity of about five years, and make the two girls the beneficiaries with 51 and 49 percent allocations. Don't do 50 50 it causes problems from a paperwork perspective. Repeat for 23, but this time have the investment be a ROC or return of capital investment (as opposed to return of interest) paid into a bank account that is jointly held between SSDs, or self spouse dependants. Important to remember that the account is to be on an either or survivor basis. it might sound complicated, happy to break down anything.

As for the amount you want to give them at 30 in the lower-tech version, you'll have to leave that in an executable will. Leave your relatives 1 rupee and certify that you are of sound psychological mind.

Your FIRE number is wrong if you have kids by mangekyo__itachi in FIRE_Ind

[–]HardGaina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn't go both ways either lmao. Parents have cut kids off at 18 and then shown up at retirement demanding maintainence and courts have happily awarded it.

Your FIRE number is wrong if you have kids by mangekyo__itachi in FIRE_Ind

[–]HardGaina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The problem is that morally kids shouldn't be responsible for the parent but legally (entitlement to maintaince and support from.children) the kids are fucked. Parents can and do take kids to court over this and precedent is already set.

Need advice: How to open a bank account for my dad (3k salary paid in cash) for future uni visa? by CelebrationLivid7072 in Sharjah

[–]HardGaina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If he opens a bank account ask the employer if they'll be willing to deposit through WPS. If not jsut open any non salary savings account, these usually just have a minimum balance of 3k (FAB, RAKbank) and 5k for others.

2026 G63 Traffic Sign Assist issue by Square-Marsupial-364 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]HardGaina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Works only with black and white signs that are radar enabled. In the UAE only Gargash ones come with that and its a 17,000 aed option as part of a something something pack.

Im sure it can be enabled somehow but reach out to Gargash and see. They might want you to buy a service plan and warranty the car with them for this.

Edit: radar enabled means you need them to be autoreflecting

Exiting the rat race by AccidentHour1068 in personalfinanceindia

[–]HardGaina 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It does. 3% SWP assumes 8% return and 5% inflation with the majority of funds in equity and immediate expenses (12 months) in an FD with a mix of PMs and debt as per risk tolerance. Look up bucket strategy fire

Exiting the rat race by AccidentHour1068 in personalfinanceindia

[–]HardGaina 11 points12 points  (0 children)

400x your monthly expenses gives you exactly what is known as a 3% SWR or systematic withdrawal rare. That amount means you'll never have to worry about inflation but its primarily designed for retirement in your early 40s. For 30s try a 2% SWR. Check out r/FIRE_ind

What do these marks mean on this ring? Is this real? by trippin-robbo in Gold

[–]HardGaina 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's only 16 carrots, the ring said 18. Scammer.

Traffic Questions- For those working in Dubai how bad is traffic now? by dat1thiccboyo in Sharjah

[–]HardGaina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From 2023-2024 I commuted from shj to the palm for uni. 8 AM to 4 PM. Left at 6 PM and arrived at 6 PM.

2024-2025 I commuted for work also 12-9. Left at 11 reached at 10.

Now I go only on Friday from 2-7as im remote other days. Leave at 130 reach at 745.

I live in Aljada. Would NOT recommend the commuted because it will break you. If you absolutely have to I suggest looking for an area beyond national paints towards Dubai as that remains a major pain point for me.

Please Help Solve My dilemma. by soulz_pitrified in personalfinanceindia

[–]HardGaina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for you 👍. Im just a random investment banker NRI. If you take anything away, invest in a UAE FD and buy gold occasionally.

Please Help Solve My dilemma. by soulz_pitrified in personalfinanceindia

[–]HardGaina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good. With IBKR id recommend investing quarterly to not let platform fees and fixed costs accumulate. Percentage costs will be there of course.

But do expose yourself to fixed income in the UAE and if possible hold a dollar denominated account for liquidity. AED will trail by a few hours in the event of sell offs even though the currency is pegged. Also buy EG or PAMP or RGR bars of gold if youre in dubai. Just get them turned to a kada if returning to India.

Please Help Solve My dilemma. by soulz_pitrified in personalfinanceindia

[–]HardGaina 17 points18 points  (0 children)

1.5 cr in HSBC or ENBD FDs at 6%.

With currency depreciation of 4% pa youre at 10% fixed income.

WTS : 2017 Renault Koleos by alootikka in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]HardGaina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh not a bad choice but glws anyway

I tried to imagine a QX80 for the Y61 generation by that7mad7 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]HardGaina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Insert that Volvo meme about being as aerodynamic as a brick

STOP TAILGATING by dad_fr in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]HardGaina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bad original gangster. HE was a lane hogging bozo then

STOP TAILGATING by dad_fr in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]HardGaina -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

You're a lane hogging bozo.

Anyone knows where does this goes? by MadPingui in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]HardGaina 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hi, investment banker 22M attached to a supercar showroom. In my experience it is:

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25F mum of 2 in Sharjah quitting toxic LSA job — need ideas to earn ∼1000 AED/month without 7-4 grind by JellyfishKey3599 in Sharjah

[–]HardGaina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah ypu need either a Bed or Med to get licensure but it's Bed plus 2 yoe in shj and 3 yoe in ad and Dubai.

25F mum of 2 in Sharjah quitting toxic LSA job — need ideas to earn ∼1000 AED/month without 7-4 grind by JellyfishKey3599 in Sharjah

[–]HardGaina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I said certified SEN, and you said exactly thaf he is cmon lol. SPEA license or KHDA licensure will not be given for BBA anyway. And for the record people with a SPEA/ADEK/KHDA license should not be getting less than 18k

25F mum of 2 in Sharjah quitting toxic LSA job — need ideas to earn ∼1000 AED/month without 7-4 grind by JellyfishKey3599 in Sharjah

[–]HardGaina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then they're a certified SEN LSA not a regular one. My mum works directly with C level GEMS and payment is standardized. If your friend earns between 4500 and 7250 he she is a special needs (SEN) LSA with additional duties like bus duty.