by Mario van Teijlingen | Nov 4, 2020 | Articles
Many Dutch couples feel the consequences of Book 1 of the Civil Code. It dates back to the French emperor Napoleon during his occupation stint in the Low Lands at the end of the 18th century. It has been modernized over time; although most of what a marriage meant 200...
by Mario van Teijlingen | Oct 27, 2020 | Articles
The Netherlands has many different insurance companies. When we talk to our customers about choosing which insurance company to place the risk with, we often notice something in the spirit of “what are you worried about; all those insurers are the same.” That is...
by Mario van Teijlingen | Oct 4, 2020 | Articles
It is a type of “elephant in the room” subject: is your estate large enough and liquid enough to provide for your family should you die? It is the combination of the two that often causes challenges. In some households there are two incomes; if one falls away there is...
by Mario van Teijlingen | Sep 30, 2020 | Articles
If there is a top 5 with “abstract financial concepts”, I expect that for most Dutch people the pension will be in the top 2. Actually, that is no surprise, although it is by far the biggest frustration of us financial planners. The Dutch pension system...
by Mario van Teijlingen | Aug 3, 2020 | Articles
Of course, the moment you get married, you never think about the possibility of breaking up. Because on one of the most beautiful days of your life, you don’t think about that. Yet nearly 40% of marriages have ended in recent years. While the divorce rate in the...
by Mario van Teijlingen | Jun 17, 2020 | Articles
Corona tempts the investor to make big mistakes, but also offers the investor opportunities.In this blog we will discuss these issues. Put money aside for later You probably have a (financial) goal in your life. You may want to stop working earlier or help your...
