May 6, 2025
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What Are the Costs of Starting Your Own Business?

Starting your own business in the Netherlands is an exciting yet challenging step. It also comes with various costs. It is important to have a clear understanding of the expenses you can expect. This article outlines the main costs to help you calculate how much money you will need to start your business.

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May 6, 2025
5
What Are the Costs of Starting Your Own Business?

Starting your own business in the Netherlands is an exciting yet challenging step. It also comes with various costs. It is important to have a clear understanding of the expenses you can expect. This article outlines the main costs to help you calculate how much money you will need to start your business.

April 29, 2025
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Budgeting App: Take Control of Your Finances with Grassfeld

Looking for an app to help you budget effectively? Grassfeld enables you to gain and maintain control over your finances. The app makes it easy to set budgets for every category, allowing you to see at any moment how much money you have left for spending. In this article, we will explain how you can get started and how budgeting works in the app.

April 22, 2025
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Buyer’s Costs: The Additional Costs of Buying a House

When buying a house, you will encounter additional costs on top of the purchase price of the property itself. These extra expenses are called "buyer’s costs". If you are planning to buy a house, it is essential to account for these costs, as they can add up quickly. In this article, we list the key cost items and provide a few free tips (because you already have enough expenses 😉).

April 15, 2025
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Holiday Allowance: Calculation, Gross-Net Differences, and When You’ll Receive This Bonus

Holiday allowance is an additional payment you receive on top of your salary, intended to help cover the costs of your (summer) vacation. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about holiday allowance, including the calculation, payment, gross-net differences, and holiday pay for those receiving benefits from the UWV.

April 1, 2025
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Planning to Get Married? Here Are the Costs of a Wedding

Planning a wedding is an exciting yet challenging task, especially when it comes to managing expenses. Many couples wonder: what does a wedding actually cost? This article breaks down the various elements of a wedding and provides cost estimates for each. This gives you a clear picture of what to expect and helps you plan your wedding within budget.

March 25, 2025
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Finished Studying? Here Is What to Arrange When Starting a Full-Time Job

You have completed your studies in The Netherlands and are starting your first full-time job. This exciting new phase comes with many responsibilities, which can feel overwhelming. Here is a checklist to ensure a smooth (financial) transition as you start your career.

March 18, 2025
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App for Tracking Expenses: Discover Grassfeld

Are you looking for a free app to help you track your expenses so you can instantly see where your money goes? Try Grassfeld! This article explains how to use the app to track your spending (and why it’s essential).

March 11, 2025
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How to Save Money Fast?

Once you have set a savings goal, you naturally want to reach it as quickly as possible. Here are some tips to help you save money faster! 🚀

March 4, 2025
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Renting vs. Buying a House: What is the wise choice for you?

Renting or buying a house: what is wiser? Almost everyone reaches a point in their life where they ask themselves this question. Deciding whether to rent or buy a house is an important decision that affects both your finances and lifestyle. This article outlines the pros and cons of each option to help you make an informed decision.

February 11, 2025
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Costs of Raising a Child: Key Considerations for New Parents

Having a child is one of life’s most profound and impactful events. At the same time, it also comes with significant financial responsibilities. This article provides a general overview of the costs at each stage of a child’s life, helping you prepare for what to expect.

February 4,2025
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Tuition Fee Credit: What Exactly Is It?

If you are studying in the Netherlands and are 18 or older, you are eligible for student finance, which includes the option of a tuition fee credit. But what exactly is this? When could it be wise to apply for a tuition fee credit, and what are the pros and cons? Here’s a clear explanation.

January 28, 2025
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Control Your Money: Tips and App

Gaining control over your finances can be challenging, especially with temptations everywhere — subscriptions here, discounts there and before you know it, you’re spending way more than planned. Making smart choices and managing your money consciously, does not only help you save, but also brings peace and clarity. Here are six practical tips (along with a free app) to help you gain and maintain control of your finances.

January 21, 2025
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50/30/20 Rule: Explanation of This Simple and Effective Budgeting Method

If you want to maintain or improve your financial health, budgeting is a wise approach. The 50/30/20 rule is a simple and effective method for doing so. This rule of thumb helps you avoid overspending by dividing your income into three categories: 50% for necessities, 30% for leisure, and 20% for savings, investments, or debt repayment.

January 14, 2025
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Dividing Costs When Moving In Together: How to Do It and What to Consider

Moving in together is an exciting step in a relationship, but it also brings practical considerations. How will you divide expenses? Who pays for what? Below is an overview of important factors to consider when splitting fixed costs, along with tips for a fair division.

October 4, 2024
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Savings plan: follow these steps

Can you already picture the piggy bank, filled with enough money to finally make that dream trip or buy a new car? Whether you're saving for something big or want a buffer for emergencies, a clear savings plan can help you. With a few simple steps, you can create a savings plan and reach your savings goals. We explain how to do that.

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May 6, 2025
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What Are the Costs of Starting Your Own Business?

Starting your own business in the Netherlands is an exciting yet challenging step. It also comes with various costs. It is important to have a clear understanding of the expenses you can expect. This article outlines the main costs to help you calculate how much money you will need to start your business.

Budgeting
April 29, 2025
|
5
MIN TO READ
Budgeting App: Take Control of Your Finances with Grassfeld

Looking for an app to help you budget effectively? Grassfeld enables you to gain and maintain control over your finances. The app makes it easy to set budgets for every category, allowing you to see at any moment how much money you have left for spending. In this article, we will explain how you can get started and how budgeting works in the app.

Budgeting
April 22, 2025
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MIN TO READ
Buyer’s Costs: The Additional Costs of Buying a House

When buying a house, you will encounter additional costs on top of the purchase price of the property itself. These extra expenses are called "buyer’s costs". If you are planning to buy a house, it is essential to account for these costs, as they can add up quickly. In this article, we list the key cost items and provide a few free tips (because you already have enough expenses 😉).

Life events
April 15, 2025
|
5
MIN TO READ
Holiday Allowance: Calculation, Gross-Net Differences, and When You’ll Receive This Bonus

Holiday allowance is an additional payment you receive on top of your salary, intended to help cover the costs of your (summer) vacation. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about holiday allowance, including the calculation, payment, gross-net differences, and holiday pay for those receiving benefits from the UWV.

Budgeting
April 1, 2025
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10
MIN TO READ
Planning to Get Married? Here Are the Costs of a Wedding

Planning a wedding is an exciting yet challenging task, especially when it comes to managing expenses. Many couples wonder: what does a wedding actually cost? This article breaks down the various elements of a wedding and provides cost estimates for each. This gives you a clear picture of what to expect and helps you plan your wedding within budget.

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March 25, 2025
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Finished Studying? Here Is What to Arrange When Starting a Full-Time Job

You have completed your studies in The Netherlands and are starting your first full-time job. This exciting new phase comes with many responsibilities, which can feel overwhelming. Here is a checklist to ensure a smooth (financial) transition as you start your career.

Others
March 18, 2025
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5
MIN TO READ
App for Tracking Expenses: Discover Grassfeld

Are you looking for a free app to help you track your expenses so you can instantly see where your money goes? Try Grassfeld! This article explains how to use the app to track your spending (and why it’s essential).

Others
March 11, 2025
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5
MIN TO READ
How to Save Money Fast?

Once you have set a savings goal, you naturally want to reach it as quickly as possible. Here are some tips to help you save money faster! 🚀

Others
March 4, 2025
|
6
MIN TO READ
Renting vs. Buying a House: What is the wise choice for you?

Renting or buying a house: what is wiser? Almost everyone reaches a point in their life where they ask themselves this question. Deciding whether to rent or buy a house is an important decision that affects both your finances and lifestyle. This article outlines the pros and cons of each option to help you make an informed decision.

Life events
February 11, 2025
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5
MIN TO READ
Costs of Raising a Child: Key Considerations for New Parents

Having a child is one of life’s most profound and impactful events. At the same time, it also comes with significant financial responsibilities. This article provides a general overview of the costs at each stage of a child’s life, helping you prepare for what to expect.

Savings
February 4,2025
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6
MIN TO READ
Tuition Fee Credit: What Exactly Is It?

If you are studying in the Netherlands and are 18 or older, you are eligible for student finance, which includes the option of a tuition fee credit. But what exactly is this? When could it be wise to apply for a tuition fee credit, and what are the pros and cons? Here’s a clear explanation.

Savings
January 28, 2025
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5
MIN TO READ
Control Your Money: Tips and App

Gaining control over your finances can be challenging, especially with temptations everywhere — subscriptions here, discounts there and before you know it, you’re spending way more than planned. Making smart choices and managing your money consciously, does not only help you save, but also brings peace and clarity. Here are six practical tips (along with a free app) to help you gain and maintain control of your finances.

Budgeting
January 21, 2025
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5
MIN TO READ
50/30/20 Rule: Explanation of This Simple and Effective Budgeting Method

If you want to maintain or improve your financial health, budgeting is a wise approach. The 50/30/20 rule is a simple and effective method for doing so. This rule of thumb helps you avoid overspending by dividing your income into three categories: 50% for necessities, 30% for leisure, and 20% for savings, investments, or debt repayment.

Budgeting
January 14, 2025
|
5
MIN TO READ
Dividing Costs When Moving In Together: How to Do It and What to Consider

Moving in together is an exciting step in a relationship, but it also brings practical considerations. How will you divide expenses? Who pays for what? Below is an overview of important factors to consider when splitting fixed costs, along with tips for a fair division.

Savings
October 4, 2024
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10
MIN TO READ
Savings plan: follow these steps

Can you already picture the piggy bank, filled with enough money to finally make that dream trip or buy a new car? Whether you're saving for something big or want a buffer for emergencies, a clear savings plan can help you. With a few simple steps, you can create a savings plan and reach your savings goals. We explain how to do that.

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