Employment Benefits in the Netherlands You’re Probably Not Using (and How to Ask for Them)
What to do with your vakantiegeld? 5 options ordered by financial impact
Kinderbijslag and Kindgebonden Budget: the subsidies the government gives you for having children
How to Save on Petrol in the Netherlands with a tankpas (2026)
The Trade Republic Card and its cashback: how Saveback works (2026)
Mortgage
Should You Make Extra Mortgage Payments? In These 5 Situations, It’s Better Not To
In the Netherlands, it’s very common to hear that “making extra mortgage payments is always a good idea.” And while…
Mortgages in the Netherlands – Rates and costs
So you’ve decided to take the leap and buy a house in the Netherlands. Fair enough — it’s a great…
What is NHG (Nationale Hypotheek Garantie)?
The National Hypotheek Garantie (NHG) is an essential tool for those wishing to purchase a home in the Netherlands. Let’s…
Investments
Money Market Funds in the Netherlands (2026): what they are, current returns, and alternatives
A money market fund is the most conservative option in the investment world: it invests in very short-term government debt,…
The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Investing in the Netherlands (2026)
Do you want to start investing in the Netherlands but don’t know where to begin? You’re not alone. For many…
How to invest 10 euros in the stock market from the Netherlands (2026): ETFs, brokers, and where to start
Can you invest in the stock market with just 10 euros? Yes. The barrier to investing is no longer money…
Pension
Retirement Calculator in the Netherlands
How Much Money Will You Need in Retirement? Transparency: this article contains affiliate links. If you sign up through them,…
Insurance
Insurance in the Netherlands (2026): which ones are mandatory, which ones you need, and which ones you can skip
One of the first things you discover when you arrive in the Netherlands is that insurance is a normal part…
Taxes
Hidden Costs of Part-Time Work in the Netherlands: What No One Tells You
Working 30 or 24 hours a week sounds like the Dutch dream: more time for cycling, canals, and family. But…
Cryptocurrencies
Passive income with cryptocurrencies in the Netherlands
Just as banks in the past gave you interest for having your savings deposited with them, in the cryptocurrency world…
