Finance

The IEA’s annual energy report suggests European households could save nearly €500 annually by 2035 if current climate and energy plans are fully implemented, though lower-income families may struggle to access these benefits.

New lending norms from the VFN allow Dutch residents, particularly single parents and renters, to borrow significantly more money for purchases like cars and heat pumps, driven by updated sustainability lists and rising disposable incomes.

The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) is warning about the rise of AI-powered financial fraud. Criminals are using deepfakes and hyper-personalized scams to deceive investors on a massive scale, making fraudulent schemes more convincing than ever.

A new analysis comparing purchasing power across EU nations shows the Netherlands in a stronger position than income figures alone suggest. After accounting for the cost of living, the country climbs the rankings, placing it among Europe’s top-tier economies.

The EU plans to impose a surcharge on packages from outside the EU under €150 starting in 2026, which could increase prices by up to 17% and curb the flood of cheap Chinese goods.

After years of negligible returns, savings accounts in the Netherlands are finally offering attractive interest rates, with some banks providing up to 3%. This article compares the highest rates available, including those from traditional Dutch banks and international fintech providers, and analyzes whether saving is worthwhile in the current inflationary environment.

Dutch households paid 17 billion euros in environmental taxes in 2024, a 12% increase from the previous year, despite temporary tax reductions. The biggest cost items were energy taxes and vehicle tax, and without the temporary reductions, the burden would have been even higher.

As the Netherlands phases out its net metering scheme, interest in solar panels is waning. In response, Dutch households are increasingly turning to home batteries to maximize their self-consumption of solar energy, causing a surge in demand for the technology.

The national advisory price for gasoline in the Netherlands has hit a new high for 2025 at €2.195 per liter. This article explores the reasons behind the price increase and offers tips for saving money on fuel.

According to new calculations from ING Research, Dutch households with average energy consumption can expect their energy bills to drop by about 4% in 2026 compared to 2025, driven by lower market prices for gas and electricity.