In addition to banks, there are other places where you can earn interest on your savings. And some of these places generally offer a higher interest rate than a traditional bank. In this post I list some of the possibilities you have to do so in the Netherlands. Trade Republic Trade Republic is a German […]
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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 informed decision at the time of hiring health insurance. There are several types of policies with different features and costs that are worthwhile. The easiest way to
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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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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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