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7 tips about extra mortgage repayments

Home & Mortgage

15/05/2025

Financial security, low interest rates on savings, a potentially lower income in the future... There are various reasons to pay off your mortgage early, but there are also some points you should consider. We have seven tips to help you decide what’s right for you.

Early retirement - what to bear in mind

Money for later

09/08/2024

Thinking of taking early retirement or cutting back on work? What you decide will affect your finances. How much less will you earn? And what do you need to do to make it work? We’ve put together a handy list of things for you to bear in mind.

Buying a house on your own: a guide

Home & Mortgage

11/07/2024

The past years, with huge demand for housing, haven’t been kind to single first-time buyers. It’s still a tough market for first-time buyers, but there’s a silver lining: the trend of paying above the asking price appears to have passed for the time being. What are your options now? ABN AMRO adviser Ulric Breusers tells all, supported by tips from mortgage adviser Hilay Eker.

8 questions about ETF investments

Investments

03/04/2025

You’ve probably heard about them now and then: ‘Exchange Traded Funds’, otherwise known as ETFs. This is a popular way of investing, particularly among young and first-time investors. So why is that? What different types of ETFs are there? And what do you need to know before you start investing in ETFs? We asked Adriaan Kootstra, head of the ABN AMRO Fund Centre and ETF expert, to tell us more about it.

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Living with a partner who owns the house

Home & Mortgage

25/10/2024

If you’re moving into a home that your partner owns, there are lots of things for you to think about. How do you split the costs of living expenses like groceries or mortgage repayments? Do you want to keep your current income, future income and all property and assets separate? Do you want both of your names to be on the property? And what happens if the partner who owns the property passes away? This blog by our expert will help you to find answers.

Buying a home with your partner? Here’s what to make agreements about first

Home & Mortgage

13/10/2023

Buying a house is often a huge financial decision. If you’re buying a place with your partner, it’s a good idea to think about various things first and lay down agreements. This will make it easier for you both if things don’t work out.

Cohabiting: the financial consequences

Home & Mortgage

04/04/2025

What are the financial and tax implications of cohabiting? Whether you’re new to cohabiting or have already cohabited in the past, in a rented or owner-occupied home: it’s always good to know what you’re getting into. This article explains the consequences of cohabiting on things like your pension, tax and distribution of assets. It also explains how you can record written formal agreements with your cohabiting partner.

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Investing in residential real estate in 2024: stricter rules

Investments

30/07/2024

Buy-to-let (purchasing real estate to rent out) has become very popular in recent years. However, this type of investment can be risky, with changes to legislation and regulations squeezing potential yields. How does this affect you?

Investing and current affairs: when should you adjust your portfolio?

Money for later

08/05/2025

As an investor, you will face fluctuations in your portfolio linked to developments on the world stage: from an energy crisis to war, and from interest rate policy to elections. How do those developments relate to your portfolio? And how should you respond as an investor? Act right away or ride it out? Ralph Wessels, Chief Investment Strategist at ABN AMRO, explains.

Renting out your home temporarily or permanently: what are the legal and tax implications?

Investments

06/02/2025

Do you travel a lot and want to rent out your home while you’re away, or maybe you want to rent out a room in your home to tourists every now and then? Renting out property through Airbnb, for example, can be a good way of earning some extra money. However, temporary rentals are subject to certain rules. We’d be happy to explain about the relevant legal and tax rules.

Money for later

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Top 6 tips for taking a sabbatical

Money for later

25/07/2024

Whether you want to go travelling, spend more time with family and friends or go back to university, there are plenty of reasons why you might want to take some time off. But how do you go about arranging a sabbatical? And how will it affect your finances? We’ll give you some valuable pointers right here.

Why women absolutely need a financial plan

Money for later

09/05/2024

You’d think an article about women and money would be rather passé, but it’s still an issue even today. Eye-opening figures from 2023 show that financial independence is still not a given for many women. Women continue to earn less than men, receive less pension and are hit harder than men by the financial impact of divorce or separation. Discover the 6 main reasons why women absolutely should take control of their financial planning.

Financial independence: what is it and how can you achieve it?

Money for later

13/11/2023

At what point do you become financially independent? If you ask Statistics Netherlands, it’s when your income is higher than the minimum wage. But if you ask the FIRE movement, you won’t be financially independent until you’ve saved up 25 times your current annual expenses. So, interpretations vary wildly. We asked a range of experts, from within the bank and outside of it, to clear things up for us and share their tips for becoming financially independent.

Less work, more riches: how did they do it?

Money for later

31/03/2025

Dreaming of working less and having more free time? Manager Nina and business owner Karel changed tack, working less for a better quality of life. But how did they do it? And what’s feasible for you? They share their experiences and adviser Bobby Le Febre shares his tips.

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