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Meme Stocks Pose Risks for Young Investors Seeking Quick Gains
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Meme Stocks Pose Risks for Young Investors Seeking Quick Gains

The last time has seen several so-called meme stocks rush on the American stock exchanges. The phenomenon risks affecting young savers who hope for quick gains, thinks SPP's savings economist Shoka Åhrman
Risks of Relying on AI for Stock Advice: Insights from Economists
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Risks of Relying on AI for Stock Advice: Insights from Economists

In just a few seconds, you can get direct stock tips and financial advice with the help of AI. But how good is the artificial intelligence's investment advice? We asked three savings economists what they thought of the advice we got from Chat GPT
Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances
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Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances

Despite the turbulent economic situation, there is a lack of good wallet news in the spring budget. It can mean a lot for some households, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP
Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances
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Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances

Despite the turbulent economic situation, there are still few good wallet news in the spring budget. It can mean a lot for some households, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP
Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact
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Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact

Many Swedish fund and stock savers wake up to gloomy messages after USA's president Donald Trump announced comprehensive tariffs. It is not time to sell off stocks or funds that have gone down due to the tariffs, at least not within the coming weeks, says economist Shoka Åhrman
Navigating Mortgage Decisions Amid Economic Uncertainty
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Navigating Mortgage Decisions Amid Economic Uncertainty

After yet another message from the Central Bank about an unchanged interest rate, households are facing the dilemma of whether it's time to lock in interest rates on mortgages. According to savings economist Shoka Åhrman, there is no simple answer
Saver Economist: Low Risks Lower Women's Pensions
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Saver Economist: Low Risks Lower Women's Pensions

Women could get hundreds of thousands of kronor more in pension – if they are willing to take more risk in their stock savings. Not taking risk is also a risk, says SPP's savings economist Shoka Åhrman
Stronger Krona Leaves Small Marks on the Wallet
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Stronger Krona Leaves Small Marks on the Wallet

The Swedish krona has strengthened significantly against both the euro and the dollar in February. But so far, it doesn't make much difference in household wallets and the question is whether the upswing will continue
How to get started with your savings
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How to get started with your savings

Next year, higher real wages and lower interest costs are expected to boost household economies. An opportunity to rebuild savings or increase existing ones
So much lower will the ISK tax be next year
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So much lower will the ISK tax be next year

The tax on ISK is lowered next year. For someone with a savings capital of, for example, 200,000 kronor, it's about 1,700 lower tax
The new ISK tax is decided
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The new ISK tax is decided

2025 brings several good news for the millions of Swedes who have money in an ISK account. In addition to tax-free savings up to 150,000 kronor, the tax rate is also expected to become lower
Investments in Households - "No Major Difference"
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Investments in Households - "No Major Difference"

Lowered tax on work and pensions will entail a certain strengthening for Swedish households. But it's not about large sums, believes private economist Arturo Arques
Multiple rate cuts this year - how your mortgage will be affected
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Multiple rate cuts this year - how your mortgage will be affected

The Swedish Central Bank is opening up for three more interest rate cuts already this year. This is good news for those who have seen their mortgage costs skyrocket in recent years
So you should think about your mortgage
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So you should think about your mortgage

The Swedish Central Bank is opening up for three further interest rate cuts this year. Something that will make a difference in the wallet, according to savings economist Shoka Åhrman
Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"
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Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"

Inflation is falling, but less than expected. This can be partly explained by rising hotel costs – to some extent a Taylor Swift effect, according to assessors
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