paroolSep 8, 2026, 01:01

Tessa (37) earns 3700 euros a month and saves on clothes and groceries, but not on swimming lessons: 'If they finish faster, it costs the same in the end'

Bank employee Tessa van Ravenzwaaij earns a monthly income of over 5,000 euros including benefits, which helps her comfortably cover her family's rent and daily expenses. While she actively saves money on clothing and food, she remains committed to paying for her children's swimming lessons as a necessary investment.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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