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Do you need a permanent contract to be eligible for a Dutch mortgage?

One massive misconception in the Netherlands is that you need to have a permanent work contract in...

Minimum wage in the Netherlands in 2025: The ultimate guide

Knowing what the minimum wage is in the Netherlands and how it works is important for you to know when you start working in the Netherlands.

How will my student debt affect my chances of getting a mortgage in the Netherlands?

When applying for a mortgage in the Netherlands, one crucial factor that lenders take into consideration is...

Huurtoeslag?! All you need to know about Dutch rental allowance in 2026

Are you renting a self-contained flat in the Netherlands? Then you may be entitled to huurtoeslag —...

Simple, smart, secure: How bunq’s trading feature makes investing easy

Interest rates in the Netherlands (and the rest of the world) keep dropping while living costs keep...

Online payments in the Netherlands: Everything you should know about choosing your payment method

Whether you’re paying your rent, topping up your OV-chipkaart, or treating yourself to some cheeky online shopping,...

The Netherlands has one of the highest crypto tax rates in the world: Here’s what you should know

With Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high and the new US president bringing out his own “meme-coin”,...

Want to start investing from the Netherlands? Trade Republic makes it easy

Rent, groceries, gas — in a world where everything is getting more expensive, many of us are...