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According to recent studies, a great deal of children grow up not knowing how money is earned or managed. In their daily adult life, a lack of financial skills can lead to unnecessary stress that is entirely preventable. Teaching money skills to your children is as important as learning to read and write or brushing their teeth. We talked to Dr Mara Catherine Harvey, CEO of VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd and Head Region Europe, and founder of SmartWayToStart.com, about pocket money and embarking on your financial parenting journey. Happy Reading!

During the week of 18 to 22 March 2024, Fondation ABBL pour l’éducation financière (ABBL Foundation for Financial Education) is organising the 10th Woch vun de Suen (Money Week) for pupils in cycle 4 (aged 10 to 12) in primary schools in Luxembourg, with the aim of developing a better understanding of the value of money and the importance of knowing how to manage a budget through a fun activity. Angèle Schmitz, staff member of the Marketing business unit at Spuerkeess, has been our in-house coordinator since the beginning of this initiative. Find out more about this initiative, which is one of many activities focusing on financial education in Luxembourg.

One of the realities of the last two years is that the cost of living is constantly on the increase. Heating, food and rising interest rates mean that many families are having to cope with a tighter family budget. Talking to your children about the cost of living can be tricky, but it's an important subject when it comes to preparing them to manage their finances in the future. We spoke to Tahereh Pazouki, Founder of Magrid Learning Solutions, on how to explain the cost of life to your children. Happy reading!

In June 2012, the OECD Council defined financial literacy as “a combination of awareness, knowledge, skill, attitude and behaviour necessary to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve individual financial well-being”.The subject is important and of concern to us all.. Among other things, acquiring financial skills enables people to better understand the economic and financial world, make informed decisions and better manage risks. We spoke to Jessica Thyrion, Financial Education Advisor with the ABBL Foundation, about the role of financial education in Luxembourg.

Mum can already feel the first kicks in her tummy and Dad is eager to know the baby's sex, while Grandma cannot wait to spoil the baby and Grandpa is bursting with pride. As you may have guessed, the family is preparing for a happy event this summer. That means the young, future parents are overwhelmed with questions to which they need answers so that they can make the necessary preparations.

Investing for your children gives you the chance to build up a fund for major expenses in the future, such as a university education or a down payment on a house. S-Invest, the Spuerkeess investment plan, offers a long-term investment opportunity. Filipe Dos Santos Coimbra, branch manager at the John F. Kennedy branch, explains to us why you should invest for your children.

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!

When your child starts secondary school, he or she will enjoy greater freedom, but with it will come greater responsibility. To make this period of change as stress-free as possible for you and as safe as possible for your child, we've put together a checklist to help you get through the back-to-school period.

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.

When you become a parent, you worry about the well-being of your children. This is also true for their finances! By putting away a sum you are giving them an easier and more sure-footed start in life. There are different options to prepare their future and help them finance their studies or their first home. Savings account, insurance product or housing savings scheme: here’s just a few ideas to help you make the right choice according to your child’s age.

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.

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!