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How to take control of your Dutch utility bills in 5 simple steps

A white envelope drops at your doorstep, or a bill summary finds its way to your inbox,...

5 things to know about the Dutch student housing crisis

We hear about it all year round because the student housing crisis in the Netherlands is quite...

This online savings platform is the solution to the Netherlands’ stingy savings rates

While interest rates in the Netherlands are finally rising after years of sitting at an all-time low,...

How to survive a ‘hospiteeravond’: expectations, tips, and tricks

Are you a student looking to rent a room in the Netherlands? Then chances are that you’ll...

Mental health in Dutch workplaces: an expert’s tips (and signs of a top employer)

Moving to the winding canals and quaint windmills of the Netherlands can be the adventure of a...

Meet Upway: the new online marketplace for refurbished e-bikes (that won’t make your wallet cry)

From zooming to work in style to upping your fitness and reducing your carbon footprint, there are...

More interest, more money: why saving money is now worth it again (and how to get up to 4.2% interest!)

Savers in the Netherlands have had a rough few years. First came COVID-19, then skyrocketing inflation rates....

7 things I’ve learned since becoming an expat in the Netherlands

Moving and living in a new country isn't without its challenges, but perhaps the hardest challenge of...