Fixed-term deposits are products in which you deposit your money and cannot withdraw it until after a certain period of time that is established when you open the account, which can range from a few months to several years. Normally the bank pays more for this type of deposit because you do not have daily […]
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In this post you will find an updated table with the banks with the highest interest rates in the Netherlands. The big banks in the Netherlands (ABN Amro, ING, Rabobank) are not the ones with the highest interest rates. If you want to know more about these banks you can read the post Banks in
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An international multicurrency debit card with which you can pay and withdraw money worldwide. As you may have noticed, debit cards in the Netherlands are Maestro cards, and it is only possible to pay with them within the European Union. If you go to a country outside the EU, Maestro cards are only good for
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
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Financial education is a fundamental tool for achieving economic stability and reaching our long-term financial goals. One of the best ways to acquire this knowledge is by reading books specialized in personal finance and savings. In this article I share with you some of the best books that will help you manage your finances effectively
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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
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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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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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Inflation According to figures published by the Dutch central statistics institute (CBS Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek) consumer prices in 2020 were 1.3% higher than in 2019, a year earlier it was 2.6%, this generalized increase in the prices of goods and services is known as inflation. As prices rise every year, you can buy
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Fixed terms are products in which you deposit your money and cannot withdraw it until after a certain period of time established when you open the account, which can range from a few months to several years. Normally the bank pays more for this type of deposit because you do not have daily availability of
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