Finance

New data from the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reveals the average savings for different age groups in the Netherlands. The 18-25 age group has an average of €10,800 saved, while the 65-75 group holds the most at €76,600.

The Dutch government has reversed course and will increase the minimum wage in 2026, scrapping the controversial ‘buffelboete’ plan. While full-time workers will see a modest net gain, part-time employees may end up with less.

A new NIBUD study reveals that Dutch students’ pocket money has increased by 29% since 2020, outpacing inflation. The report details average amounts by age and notes shifts in saving habits and part-time work.

Over 1.6 million Dutch people with pension insurance face a potential tax bill on their retirement savings if their employers fail to transition them to the new pension system by 2028. The Tax Office will reclassify accrued pensions in old schemes as taxable income, but the issue can be easily prevented.

Significant changes are coming to the Dutch rent allowance (huurtoeslag) in 2026, including a lower age limit and adjustments to eligibility criteria. This article breaks down the new rules and provides an example for a base rent of €850.

Major Dutch pension funds for the metal and construction industries have announced significant pension increases for 2026. The metal industry fund PME will raise pensions by 2.82%, while the construction fund bpfBouw will also increase payouts as it transitions to a new pension system.

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.