During the national Money Week in the Netherlands, various walk-in sessions will be held in Haarlem to help young people with financial questions regarding loans, taxes, and debt. The initiative aims to reduce money-related stress among youth and will be officially launched at Hogeschool Inholland Haarlem to encourage open discussion about financial health.
Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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