Financial

7 questions about using savings platform Raisin in the Netherlands, answered

The savings platform Raisin has been active for a couple of years now in the Netherlands —...

Making international calls from the Netherlands: the best providers in 2025

It won’t be long after your big move until you have to make international calls from the...

What is iDEAL? Your guide to the Dutch online payment system

'Pay with iDEAL'. You sit, staring at your computer screen. Your virtual shopping cart is stacked with...

7 important things you should know before becoming a freelancer in the Netherlands

There are many benefits to becoming a freelancer in the Netherlands: you determine your own hours, decide...

14 dang smart ways to save on energy costs in the Netherlands [UPDATED 2025]

Struggling with a hefty energy bill? No problem! Here are 10 easy steps you can take to cut down those costs.

I invested in stocks with Scalable Capital: here’s my experience

If there’s one thing I don’t want someone lecturing me about, it’s which stocks to invest in....

This bank is offering 6% interest on savings in January: here’s how you can benefit

This past year has seen interest rates at many Dutch banks linger at around 1.5%, meaning our...

Here are our favourite gift ideas for Christmas in the Netherlands in 2025

Are you on the hunt for the best Dutch Christmas presents to give to your nearest and...