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Society & You
6 tips to use less fuel now the price of diesel has risen to over 2 euro/litre
Sun 22 Mar
Society & You
Do you need a lot of savings in order to be able to invest in property?
Sun 8 Feb
Society & You
Financial expert lets himself be defrauded in order to expose an investment fraud scam
Sun 5 Oct 2025
Society & You
Home-sharers beware! Bailiffs could take your possessions too if your housemate is in debt
Sun 14 Sep 2025
Money
One in 10 Belgians takes out a loan to go on holiday
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Consumer Affairs
Maximum amount of meal cheques to climb by €2
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Society & You
Tax break for childcare doesn’t only apply to crèches
Sun 15 Jun 2025
Society & You
A mistake in your tax return will no longer automatically result in a fine
Sun 11 May 2025
Home News
Banks to check that name ties in with account number in an effort to combat invoice fraud
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Society & You
“Help! My friend believes that she really is engaged to Bruce Springsteen”: how can you best protect someone from romance scammers?
Sun 16 Mar 2025
Home News
More and more of us are making purchases using payment apps on our smartphones
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Society & You
What do the new government’s plans mean for single people?
Sun 16 Feb 2025
Society & You
More than 277 billion euro on Belgian savings accounts
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Society & You
Should single people pay a reduced rate when it comes to certain taxes?
Sun 26 Jan 2025
Society & You
Big increase in complaints about online web shops
Sun 12 Jan 2025
Home News
Salary of half a million white collar staff to increase by almost 3.6% this month
Sat 4 Jan 2025
Climate & Environment
Third of Flemish households qualify for 250-euro rebate when buying energy-efficient appliance
Tue 24 Dec 2024
Society & You
Top tips for an affordable festive season
Sun 22 Dec 2024
Society & You
Is it best to buy of lease a new car? Economist Kamal Kharmach says "You are better off buying a recent second-hand car”
Sun 15 Dec 2024
Society & You
How can I best save to ensure a comfortable life after retirement?
Sun 15 Dec 2024
Society & You
Have you signed for a parcel that was addressed to someone else? Federal Economy Department issues warning about parcel fraud
Sun 1 Dec 2024
Society & You
How to make an offer on the home of your dreams
Sun 1 Dec 2024
Society & You
With fortunes averaging 555,000 euro households in Belgium are richer than in most other EU countries
Sun 1 Dec 2024
Society & You
Which insurance policies are mandatory and which is it advisable to sign up to?
Sun 24 Nov 2024
Society & You
From flexi-jobs to voluntary work: how to earn a bit on the side
Sun 17 Nov 2024
Society & You
All you need to know about starting up your own business
Sun 3 Nov 2024
Society & You
How do hotels earn their stars?
Sun 28 Jul 2024
Economy
200 million unused coins at home and in our wallets: 'Spend them in shops'
Mon 8 Jul 2024
Society & You
“The Big Mac Index” lets you know how much your money is worth when you go on holiday
Sat 29 Jun 2024
Economy
Inflation remains steady at 3.36%
Thu 30 May 2024
Society & You
Why is the writing on food packaging getting ever smaller?
Sun 26 May 2024
Society & You
Average Belgian taxpayer takes 20 minutes to fill in tax return
Sat 18 May 2024
Economy
2% top-up for wages and benefits as trigger index is exceeded
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Money
“Quarter of government proposed tax returns contain errors”
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Consumer Affairs
How to choose a safe cycling helmet: “More expensive is not always better”
Sun 21 Apr 2024
Money
How much may the price on a contractor's invoice differ from their quote?
Sun 14 Apr 2024
Economy
Clothes chain Esprit closes the 15 stores it runs in Belgium
Tue 9 Apr 2024
Money
Pension reforms approved by federal parliament: What is changing?
Fri 5 Apr 2024
Money
Minimum wage rises above 2,000 euros for the first time
Mon 1 Apr 2024
Money
"Beware of companies pretending to work with AI" warns financial analyst Chris Sugira
Sat 23 Mar 2024
Politics
Spending power is top issue for Flemish socialist Vooruit
Mon 4 Mar 2024
Economy
Food prices keep inflation high at 3.2 per cent
Wed 28 Feb 2024
Economy
No reduced rate of withholding tax on investments in new 1-year government bonds release
Wed 21 Feb 2024
Economy
Gas prices back to pre-crisis levels
Mon 19 Feb 2024
Foreign News
Fleming fined for speeding on Italian piste
Mon 19 Feb 2024
Money
Farmers’ protests to impact on supermarkets for a few more days
Mon 5 Feb 2024
Money
One in five Belgians can’t afford a week away from home
Thu 1 Feb 2024
Economy
Last day of the sales!
Wed 31 Jan 2024
Sport
Paris tumbles in city break Top 10 as unathletic Flemings decide to give it wide berth
Tue 30 Jan 2024
Economy
Inflation rises to 1.75 percent as a result of higher food prices
Tue 30 Jan 2024
Society
Randy launches crowdfunding to give US vet and liberator of Belgium D-Day trip
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Consumer Affairs
One in five employees received ‘consumer cheques’ in 2023
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Money
Lucky Limburger wins €100,000 on her first scratchcard
Wed 17 Jan 2024
Economy
Further fall in average energy bill: electricity over 500 euros and gas almost 1,000 euros cheaper than a year ago
Wed 17 Jan 2024
Politics
422 million euro’s worth of Belgian francs have still not been exchanged into euro
Sun 14 Jan 2024
Economy
More than 550,000 working Flemings have already received their “Job Bonus”
Tue 9 Jan 2024
Economy
Will mortgage rates tumble further? Is it a good time to buy?
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Society
New changes to the social housing system to encourage tenants to find a job
Tue 26 Dec 2023
Economy
Supermarket brands, fruit and vegetables cheaper in Belgium, well-known brands more expensive than in neighbouring countries
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Money
Annual energy bills to rise at least 45 euros in 2024
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Economy
“Gold is the Flemings’ bestest friend”
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Money
"Limit personal wealth to a million euros, inheritances to €200,000”
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Money
How often should you check your bank account?
Sat 2 Dec 2023
Money
Going into the red could cost more from today
Fri 1 Dec 2023
Royalty
Six new purveyors to the royal household: where’s King Filip doing his shop? (VIDEO)
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Money
Inflation inches higher
Wed 29 Nov 2023