by Mario van Teijlingen | Jul 28, 2026 | Articles
Three years ago we wrote about peer recommendations and whether they can replace professional financial advice. The question has only become more urgent since. Last month, Nationale-Nederlanden launched a campaign — together with Cosmopolitan — specifically aimed at...
by Mario van Teijlingen | Jul 7, 2026 | Articles
You came for a job, a relationship, a fresh start — and stayed. Now the Netherlands is home. But if your pension planning hasn’t kept pace with your life here, there may be a gap between the retirement income you expect and what will actually arrive. Here’s what that...
by Mario van Teijlingen | Jun 24, 2026 | Articles
Many people assume their income after retirement will naturally be taken care of. State Pension provides a basis, and many employees accrue workplace pension benefits. Yet the number of people who build up little or no pension is growing. This includes self‑employed...
by Mario van Teijlingen | Jun 1, 2026 | Articles
New Dutch Pension System: What It Means for Your Future Income Most employers in the Netherlands are currently transitioning to the new pension system (Wet toekomst pensioenen). While the new framework promises more transparency and flexibility, an important reality...
by Mario van Teijlingen | May 4, 2026 | Articles
Every King’s Day, the vrijmarkt reveals something timeless about entrepreneurship. Children spread blankets across the streets, selling homemade bracelets, lemonade, old toys, and creative ideas. Some of them experience a crucial realisation: “I have it in me.” They...
