If you live in the Netherlands and need help paying rent, the Huurtoeslag may be an excellent option for you. This subsidy offered by the Dutch government aims to help people with low incomes to cover the costs of rent. However, accessing this benefit has a series of requirements that are important to know. Below,
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Saving money can seem like a challenge, especially when we live in a country with a high cost of living like the Netherlands. However, with a few simple tricks and healthy financial habits, it is possible to improve our financial situation and save for the future. Here are some quick hacks to start saving right
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Solar energy has gained popularity as a sustainable and economical option for homeowners. With the increasing installation of solar panels, the question arises: how is the generated and unused energy handled? This is where salderingsregeling comes into play, a crucial element for those opting for solar energy in the Netherlands. If you are considering installing
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In the digital era in which we live, television, internet and telephone services are practically indispensable in our homes, but they also represent a significant part of our monthly expenses. However, they also represent a significant part of our monthly expenses. Would you like to know how to reduce these costs without compromising the quality
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Health insurance (zorgverzekering) is mandatory for everyone over 18 years old registered in the Netherlands. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Dutch national, an expat, or a recent arrival — if you live and work here, you must have it. The good news: once you understand how the system works, you can make a smart
📅 This article is from 2024 and its figures are out of date. See the updated version: Health insurance in 2026 (Zorgverzekering): premiums, eigen risico and zorgtoeslag. During the month of December every year it is possible to change health insurance, in this post I put all the things you should know to make an
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Yes, I know the title is clickbait but keep reading because here is a way to save money that you may not have known about. What would you think if I told you that there was a place that pays up to 6% interest on your money and it’s not a bank? What would you
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The cost of energy is familiar to all of us. It is usually the cost of gas to heat our homes and the cost of electricity. The consumption of both is measured by two meters in most households: the gas meter and the electricity meter. Whereas consumers used to rely on one supplier to determine
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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. Transparency: this article
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The use of credit cards in Holland is not as widespread as in Mexico and other Latin American countries. When I arrived in Holland a few years ago, finding a place where you could pay with a Visa or Mastercard was a bit complicated. That has changed little by little and now it is more
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