Budgeting Archives

Forgive me for I have sinned

Ok, that is probably a tad bit overdramatic. Though it is correct. I didn’t follow my advice and bought something I wanted, not something I…

In this July 3, 2018, photo, shoppers walk past sale signs in San Francisco

Crazy Sales Aren’t Always Better Deals: 5 tips

In Belgium, the shopping season is in full swing during two periods: December - January July- August These always dominate the main street till…

The documentary "Arm Vlaanderen: 5 jaar later"

Poor Flanders: Living below the poverty line

When I grow up I want to be able to go on a holiday It's a quote from one of the kids in the…

Women choosing from a cafeteria menu. An indicative image to clarify where the employee benefits plan got it's name from.

Cafeteria plan: improving wants & needs for your convencience

A cafeteria plan is an excellent way to streamline fringe benefits, also called employee benefits. An employee uses a part of his pre-tax income to choose from a predefined list of benefits. For an employer, it’s an excellent way to improve the take-home salary of its (potential) employees and keep them happy by letting them chose their own benefits.

Beobank Reward Credit Cards Reviewed: Save more By Spending Money

Every month, I receive a satisfying overview of my credit card activity. Satisfying? Yes! Every euro I spend with my cards earns me a reward. I have two cards, each offering a different type of reward but in this post I’ll talk about my Beobank credit card.