During the month of December every year it is possible to change health insurance, in this post I put all the things you need to know in order to make an informed decision at the time of contracting health insurance. There are several types of policies with different characteristics and costs that are worth it. …
In Mexico and other countries it is very common that credit cards give you points for your purchases, in the Netherlands this is not so common, in the article Pay your flight at interest free months I mentioned a credit card that gives you airline miles for your purchases. Recently when I was looking for …
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms are online sites that connect lenders and borrowers directly, without the intervention of a traditional financial institution such as a bank. This means that if you want to invest in a P2P platform, you would be lending money directly to other people or businesses instead of to a bank. This post …
You have probably felt the effect of inflation in your pocket in recent months. If you have savings in the bank, you may have also noticed that the interest on your money, while having increased compared to last year, does not compare with inflation. If you want to know which banks pay you more for …
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As I mentioned in the Investment account for begginners post, I will be depositing €50 per month into the Brand New Day Modelbeleggen account and will be documenting the performance of this account. At the end of September 2023 the first automatic deposit was made and the money started to be invested in the very …
As the Dutch say: Meten is weten (to measure is to know), this post is about a product that allows you to know your electricity and water consumption in order to have a better perspective about your electricity, gas and water usage habits and thus take actions to save on energy consumption. HomeWizard Devices Home …
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Are you curious to start in the world of investments. Then this is an entry that will interest you. This is the way I started and I consider it a good way to take your first steps in the world of stock market investment. When I started investing I did it through Brand New Day, I didn’t know much about …
Investing can be an excellent way to grow your wealth and achieve financial goals. However, it’s essential to recognize that investment goes hand in hand with some risks. As you embark on your journey in the world of investments, it’s important to understand and manage these risks to make informed decisions and ensure a smoother …
If you have just arrived in the Netherlands, you will need to open an account with one of the local banks. Although Visa and Mastercard credit cards are not widely accepted here, it is easy to open a bank account in Holland in a few minutes. However, you will need your BSN number to do …
In this post you will find an updated table with the banks with the highest interest rates in the Netherlands. Like previous posts, such as (The banks with the highest interest rates in the Netherlands (Sept 2022)) the big banks in the Netherlands (ABN Amro, ING, Rabobank) are not the ones with the highest interest …
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