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Puppy shock - how expensive it is to get a dog in the first year

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Puppy shock - how expensive it is to get a dog in the first year

Sun 31 May 2026 07:28 CEST

Cute, furry - and expensive to run. A puppy can cost more than 100,000 kronor in running costs in the first year, a new calculation shows

AI trick gives you control over your finances

AI trick gives you control over your finances

Sun 24 May 2026 07:53 CEST

Do you feel like your money is running out? With the help of AI, you can easily get an overview of all your small expenses, clear out unnecessary subscriptions and spring clean your finances. It's very clever, says Magnus Hjelmér, consumer economist at ICA Banken

Secret debts can ruin a relationship

Secret debts can ruin a relationship

Thu 2 Apr 2026 06:02 CEST

Financial secrets can ruin a relationship. More than one in two women would consider leaving a partner who lied about their debts, a new survey shows

Valentine's Day gifts more expensive, but the bubble holds out

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Valentine's Day gifts more expensive, but the bubble holds out

Tue 10 Feb 2026 06:32 CET

The costs of celebrating Valentine's Day have risen significantly in recent years. On Valentine's Day, Swedes are expected to spend close to one billion kronor

Young Adults Urged to Contribute Financially at Home, Survey Reveals

Young Adults Urged to Contribute Financially at Home, Survey Reveals

Tue 22 Apr 2025 06:00 CEST

Young adults living with their parents rarely pay for themselves. This is one of the results in a fresh survey on economic behavior among young people

Maximize Your Tax Refund: Smart Tips for Financial Gains

Maximize Your Tax Refund: Smart Tips for Financial Gains

Sun 6 Apr 2025 15:51 CEST

From next week, the tax refund will be paid out to those who have already filed their tax returns. The question is just how to use the money in a smart way?