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Living in the Netherlands With a Home Abroad: What Should You Declare?
Kept or inherited a home abroad? I explain how it can affect your Dutch tax return and what to check after moving to the Netherlands.
Your First Job and Taxes: Could You Be Due a Refund?
Paid too much tax after a short job? Check your payslip and learn how refunds work in the UK, the US and the Netherlands.
Should You Buy Stocks When the Market Falls?
Falling prices do not tell you whether to buy. Start with the money you can leave invested and the losses you could afford and live with.
The True Cost of Owning a Car Goes Beyond the Monthly Payment
A low monthly payment can hide other car costs. Find out how to count lost value, repairs and loan interest, and leave money for unexpected bills.
Lifestyle Inflation: Why Earning More Doesn’t Always Make You Feel Richer
A pay rise can disappear into small upgrades and bigger monthly bills. Here is how to choose the improvements you value and still save more.
Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? The Math Is Only Half the Story
Paying down a mortgage saves interest. Investing might earn more, but you could lose money. Compare the figures, your cash needs and your comfort with risk.
How Much Money Should You Actually Keep in an Emergency Fund?
How much savings would cover your bills if work stopped? Build an emergency fund around your income, expenses and the time you need to recover.
