May marks the favourite time of the year for many workers in the Netherlands: the vakantiegeld (holiday pay). It’s 8% of your gross annual salary that your employer accrues throughout the year and pays out in one go — usually between May and June. Transparency: this article contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product
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Trade Republic is launching a card that “gives you 1% back on your purchases” and everyone’s eyes light up: free cashback for spending? Well, yes and no. That 1% exists, but it doesn’t come back to you as cash to spend: it’s invested. It’s called Saveback and, properly understood, it’s quite a clever idea. Misunderstood,
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A money market fund is the most conservative option in the investment world: it invests in very short-term government debt, treasury bills, and bank deposits. The goal is not rapid growth — it is not to lose money while earning something more than a current account. In recent years, with ECB interest rates at high
Do you want to start investing in the Netherlands but don’t know where to begin? You’re not alone. For many Latin Americans who have come to Holland, the world of investments here can feel distant or complicated — especially if you never had easy access to investment products in your home country. I’ve compiled the
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Can you invest in the stock market with just 10 euros? Yes. The barrier to investing is no longer money — it’s knowing where to start. Today, there are regulated European brokers that allow you to buy ETFs with very small amounts, some even without charging a commission. In this article, I’ll explain what you
Every May or June, your employer pays out your vakantiegeld (holiday pay) — 8% of your annual gross salary in one lump sum. Here are 5 options for making the most of it, ranked by long-term financial impact.
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Now that the interest rates offered by banks in the Netherlands have gone up, it is always good to compare which place offers you the highest rate for your savings. And this can sometimes be a broker like Trade Republic. I already talked more about this broker in the post Investing in the stock market
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When it comes to planning for our children’s future, we often think about saving for their education. But have you ever thought about using the stock market as a tool to secure your educational aspirations? That’s right, investing in the stock market for your children’s education is more than just a Wall Street tactic: it
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