So you have decided to do something for your savings by investing some of your money? Congratulations! To get started in the Stock Market and build investment capital, you have to start by asking yourself the right questions. The most important first question is this: “How much money am I ready to invest in the Stock Market?”. You need to look at several factors to be able to answer that question.
Sure, there are investors out there with get rich quick stories. How exciting! But before you picture yourself on your very own yacht, ask yourself what kinds of risks these lucky investors took to get where they are, and would you be ready and willing to take the same risks? Often, when someone earns a very large sum of money, that person invested quite a bit of money initially and faced very high risks of generating losses.
Often used as a guideline by multiple investors, the “50-30-20” [1] rule is about dividing up your monthly income by how it is used. So, half your monthly income is used to pay for your everyday needs (groceries, insurance, rent, petrol, ….). The other half is split as follows: 30% goes towards leisure activities (holidays, eating out, going out, ….) and the other 20% is put into savings (future plans, wedding, real estate, emergency fund, ….).
The purpose of this rule is to understand that you need to determine your income and expenditures, then compare them in order to figure out how much to invest. It Is important to set some extra money aside in case of emergency.
There can be quite the difference between theory and practice. Each person is different, and we do not all spent our money the same way. It is important that the amount you want to invest suits your lifestyle. It might be right for you to invest 10% of your income, or possibly 25%. Be sure to try multiple simulations to determine the right amount of investment capital for you.
There is a subtle difference between these two questions: “How much can I invest in the Stock Market?” and “How much will I invest in the Stock Market?”.
The answer to the first question is based on your income, savings and expenditures… while the answer to the second question simply depends on your plans for the future. For example, if you think you want to buy property in the coming years, renovate your home or take a trip around the world, you should limit your investment capital so you do not compromise your other future plans.
Keep track of your monthly income and expenditures to get a clear sense of how you manage your finances each month.
Plan for future projects and the associated expenditures.
Put the money you will need in the near future securely away in your savings account.
Invest your extra money in a securities account over the long term.
Keep your feet on the ground 😉.
The holidays may already seem a long time ago, but the university year has only just started. Wasn’t it great to be able to switch off your alarm, spend time with your friends, go away and swim in the sea? But before you start thinking about your next holiday, make the most of this new university year!
Perhaps you're leaving home to go to university, move in with your partner or simply because it's time. Congratulations! From now on, you can deck the entire place out from top to bottom in your favourite colour and listen to loud music at three o’clock at night to boot. But now everything will cost money as well: here are some important tips on how to avoid going broke straight away.
First time at university, first job, first salary, first flat... and the list goes on! Life in your twenties is exciting. Everything is new and there is a myriad of ways to design your life. It doesn’t seem necessary to think about financial protection! However, now's exactly the best time to do so!
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The back-to-school season often coincides with a new stage in your life. You still remember your early school days and here comes the last semester at uni. Next year will be a big unknown! Entering the world of work, doing additional training or taking a gap year? Any project requires a financial cushion!
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Louise is 19 years old and lives in Luxembourg with her mother and brother. She has just finished the last oral sessions on her final exams, and is waiting for the results. Phew! Soon a little rest and then the holidays. Despite being an excellent student, Louise put a lot of pressure on herself during her exams. Fortunately, her mother was very attentive, cooking her favourite dishes and supporting her as best she could during this stressful period.
If you have just finished your studies or started your professional life, you are probably not thinking about saving money. And even less about saving to buy a property. Your own apartment… that’s a lot of money and still seems a distant dream, right? OK, but what if we told you that you can get started right away? Here’s how!
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Wherever you choose to study, you're automatically entitled to financial aid! You're wondering how to go about it, or how interest rates work if you take out a state-guaranteed student loan! Find out all about financial aid, deadlines, rates and the 100% digital solution for obtaining your student loan.
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Baccalaureate diploma in hand? Your well-deserved holidays are almost over? Perhaps you've already started at university or you're making your final preparations before the big departure? Find out about your financial aid and the 100% digital Spuerkeess application via S-Net Mobile for your state-guaranteed student loan.
Do you find yourself brooding about your financial situation and not achieving your goals for saving and investing for your future? Making a financial plan can have a positive impact on your well-being. But how do you set a budget and stick to the plan? Discover our tips for becoming more Zen about your finances.
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In February you received the famous letter from the Tax Administration asking you to submit your tax return for the previous year. From now on, the deadline for submitting your return is 31 December of the following year. In order to take better advantage of the possibilities offered by the Luxembourg government to reduce your tax burden, we have grouped together for you the products that are deductible from the taxable amount. We have also provided you with a tool to help you manage your tax return more effectively, and above all to save time and money!
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We all need a financial literacy. Teaching children the basics about how money works, its value and why to save it can spare them so much hassle as adults.
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With Axxess you will automatically receive a debit card, and from the age of 15 you can apply for your first credit card. Do you already have a payment card – debit or credit? Do you know the difference?
