A sustainable house: Interest-free borrowing for lower incomes

If you as a homeowner see the energy costs rise, then you will undoubtedly have thought about taking measures for a more sustainable house. But energy-saving measures require an investment that is not affordable for everyone. The National Heat Fund aims to stimulate the energy transition in Dutch...

Partner to nursing home? Single AOW (state pension), yes or no?

Are you married or cohabiting in The Netherlands and is your partner going to a nursing home? Then you will receive a letter from the Social Insurance Bank (SVB) in which you can make the choice to convert a partnership state pension (in Dutch: AOW) to a single AOW. This seems attractive: a single...

Child-based budget

The child-based budget is a contribution to the expenses of your children up to 18 years. Read whether you are entitled to that in the article below.

Rent allowance

If you have a rental property and you spend too much money on renting your house in relation to the income, you may be eligible for a supplement.

Care allowance

In the Netherlands you are obliged to take out health insurance. For the health insurance you pay a monthly premium. In order to meet the costs of the premium, you can, if you meet certain conditions, receive a supplement.

Fiscal benefits for private individuals

In The Netherlands there are a number of deductions, benefits and other arrangements with which the government offers fiscal benefits. The question remains what the situations are that you can be eligible for these tax benefits. In the often confusing maze of fiscal laws and regulations it is easy...

Childcare allowance

If you have children who go to childcare, you may be entitled to childcare allowance. This allowance is a contribution to the costs you incur for childcare.

Extra energy surcharge low incomes 2022

Do you live in The Netherlands and can you hardly pay the energy bill? The Dutch government may have made money available for you. People with low incomes (including self-employed and AOW) are met with an extra energy supplement. This scheme is in addition to the €200,- that was previously promised...

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