Money, Insurance & Saving
20 practical guides for life in The Netherlands.
Settling In
- AirMiles in the Netherlands: How the Country's Biggest Loyalty Program WorksHow AirMiles works in the Netherlands, where to earn and spend miles, and tips to save more on groceries, fuel and days out.
- Albert Heijn Premium: Is the €17.99 Membership Worth It?What Albert Heijn Premium costs, what it includes, and whether the €17.99 a year membership pays for itself.
- Building Insurance (Opstalverzekering) in the Netherlands ExplainedWhat opstalverzekering covers in the Netherlands, when it is required, and what it typically costs for homeowners and apartment owners.
- Home Contents Insurance (Inboedelverzekering) in the NetherlandsHow contents insurance works in the Netherlands, what it covers, what it costs, and how renters and owners can avoid underinsurance.
- IKEA Family Card in the Netherlands: What the Free Membership Actually Gets YouWhat the free IKEA Family card actually gets you in the Netherlands, from free coffee to a 365 day return policy.
- ING Punten: How ING's Rewards Program Works in the NetherlandsHow ING customers in the Netherlands earn ING Punten and redeem them in the ING Shop for discounts, days out and more.
- Insuring Expensive Household Items in the NetherlandsWhy a Dutch home contents policy usually beats single-item warranties for your electronics, furniture and valuables.
- Jumbo Extra's: How to Get Free Groceries and Savings Stamps in the NetherlandsHow Jumbo Extra's rewards shoppers in the Netherlands, from six weekly personal deals to the koopzegels savings stamp trick.
- Kruidvat Club: The Free Card That Saves on Everyday EssentialsHow the free Kruidvat Club card works in the Netherlands, from points and a birthday treat to the baby box worth about €60.
- Legal Expenses Insurance in the Netherlands: What Rechtsbijstandverzekering CoversA practical guide to rechtsbijstandverzekering (legal expenses insurance) in the Netherlands: what it covers, waiting periods, and typical costs.
- Lidl Plus in the Netherlands: The Free App That Cuts Your Grocery BillHow the free Lidl Plus app works in the Netherlands, from weekly coupons and scratch cards to the new Lidl Punten points system.
- Private Liability Insurance (AVP) in the NetherlandsWhat AVP liability insurance covers in the Netherlands, who it protects, typical costs, and why most households carry it.
- Term Life Insurance in the Netherlands: What Expats Should Know About the ORVA clear guide to overlijdensrisicoverzekering (ORV) in the Netherlands: what it covers, typical costs, and what to check before choosing a term life policy.
- The HEMA Pas: A Simple Guide to Points, Discounts and Your Free Birthday TompouceEverything expats in the Netherlands need to know about the free HEMA Pas: points, discounts, and the birthday tompouce perk.
Living Here
- Bedrijfsfitness Nederland: How to Get Cheaper Gym Access Through Your EmployerHow Bedrijfsfitness Nederland lets employees in the Netherlands reach thousands of gyms at a lower cost through their employer.
- bol.com Select: Is the Annual Subscription Worth It for Expats?A practical look at bol.com Select in the Netherlands: the yearly price, free delivery rules, and whether it pays for itself.
- Continuous Travel Insurance in the Netherlands: Is a Doorlopende Reisverzekering Worth It?How doorlopende reisverzekering works in the Netherlands: coverage, costs, and what to check before you buy continuous travel insurance.
- Gall and Gall Premium Membership: What It Costs and What It Actually DiscountsWhat Gall and Gall Premium membership costs in the Netherlands, what it discounts, and who it is actually useful for.
- How to Pay Dutch Government and Insurance Bills in InstallmentsHow to spread Dutch municipal tax, road tax and your health insurance deductible into 0% interest monthly payments.