Why Some People Are Ditching EVs and Going Back to Gas
Image Source: 123rf.com Electric vehicles (EVs) exploded in popularity over the last decade, with promises of zero emissions, high-tech features, and savings at the pump. But now, an unexpected trend is emerging: some drivers are making the U-turn back to gas-powered cars. While EVs still offer clear environmental
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5 Easy Fixes Every Driver Should Know Before Paying a Mechanic
Image Source: 123rf.com You don’t have to be a certified mechanic to keep your vehicle running smoothly. While some repairs definitely require professional tools and know-how, there are plenty of basic car repairs that any driver can tackle at home. If you’re heading to the shop for every
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The ‘Lone Wolf’ Mindset Might Be Killing Your Happiness—Here’s What to Do Instead
Image Source: 123rf.com We’ve all heard the phrase: “I don’t need anyone.” It’s the anthem of the lone wolf mindset, where independence is worn like a badge of honor and asking for help is seen as weakness. While solitude can be empowering in the short term, long-term isolation
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Do Men Still Need to Out-Earn Their Partner? Let’s Talk About It
Image Source: 123rf.com For decades, society has expected men to be the primary earners in relationships. That pressure didn’t come from nowhere—it’s rooted in old-school gender roles where men provided and women stayed home. But with more women in the workforce and couples increasingly splitting financial duties, the
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Black Coffee: Nothing for Something
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe … Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what’s been going on in the world of money and personal finance. I hope everybody had an enjoyable week. Without further ado, let’s
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New solution for TenneT’s capital requirements
TenneT is making the electricity grid fit for the future. Major investments will be required in the coming years to strengthen and expand the grid. This is necessary to meet growing demand for electricity, including from households and companies that want a new or higher power connection. TenneT
Read More2025 Tax Plan: more balanced income distribution and healthy public finances
Today Folkert Idsinga, State Secretary for Tax Affairs and the Tax Administration, presented the 2025 Tax Plan to the House of Representatives. The package contains a range of measures to contribute to healthy public finances, improved purchasing power and a stronger business climate. It also includes a number
Read MoreBudget Day 2024: more purchasing power and a return to fiscal discipline
Next year most people will be financially better off. It will pay more to work due to cuts in income tax, and measures on purchasing power will prevent a rise in poverty. The government will also invest heavily in our security, and the budget will absorb the recent
Read More2023: a better financial outcome, despite turbulent economic times
With the world in flux, 2023 was an economically turbulent year. Inflation was high, interest rates rose and the Netherlands saw virtually no economic growth. The war in Ukraine sent energy prices soaring. The Dutch government took a range of extra measures to prevent a rise in poverty,
Read MoreThe Netherlands to invest €2.5 billion to strengthen business climate for chip industry in Brainport Eindhoven
Found in objects from telephones to solar panels and medical equipment, microchips play a crucial role in everyday life. Dutch businesses and knowledge institutions lead the way in the global chip industry. But in the Brainport Eindhoven region they’re coming up against limits in terms of personnel, space
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