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Expensive graduation party - "can be anxiety-filled"

Sing about the student's happy day, it says in the student song. But it also risks becoming a very expensive day, for the student's parents.

Expensive graduation party - "can be anxiety-filled"

Expensive weekends are over – this is how you handle tough January

The expensive weekends are over and for many, a tough January is now awaiting. Cut back on expenses and avoid quick credit solutions, is the advice.

Expensive weekends are over – this is how you handle tough January

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.

Investments in Households - "No Major Difference"

Major Bank: More in the Wallet for Households

Many households can expect larger margins in the economy ahead, according to a report from Swedbank and Sparbankerna. But not everyone is a winner.

Major Bank: More in the Wallet for Households

Now craftsmen and cleaning help are getting cheaper

Next week, the ceiling for RUT and ROT deductions will be raised. For those who want to maximize their tax deductions, there are a number of things to keep track of.

Now craftsmen and cleaning help are getting cheaper

Housing costs at record high this year

Those who buy a home today spend a record large proportion of their disposable income on housing costs, shows Swedbank's housing index for the first quarter of the year. The housing index falls to 92 for the first quarter.

Housing costs at record high this year