Chantal, a 50-year-old woman who had previously cleared her debts and built a financial buffer, has relapsed into impulsive spending habits. After exhausting her monthly budget halfway through the month, she sought assistance from budget coach Carolien Vos to regain financial control.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
An increasing number of retirees in the Netherlands are choosing to continue working after reaching the state pension age. For individuals like Cor, staying employed provides necessary structure and purpose beyond leisure activities like playing the guitar.
The Haarlem city council has postponed its vote on revisions to tourism and advertising taxes due to the use of outdated documents containing technical errors. Finance Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond apologized for the mistakes, which necessitated a delay until December to ensure all tax ordinances are accurate and legally sound.
The number of children living in families dependent on social assistance in Haarlem increased to 2,220 last year, marking the first rise since 2021. Research highlights that these children face a significantly higher risk of experiencing long-term unemployment and financial instability in their adult lives.
After inheriting a large sum of money following her mother's death, 52-year-old Sylvia was shocked to discover that she had spent 73,000 euros in just one year. She has now enlisted the help of budget coach Carolien Vos to investigate her spending and understand how the money disappeared.
Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats have agreed to display all mandatory service fees upfront following pressure from the Dutch Consumers Association regarding hidden costs and misleading discounts. To compensate customers for past issues, both companies will issue discount vouchers worth between 5 and 30 euros.
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