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Students spend almost all their income on rent and food, report says
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Students spend almost all their income on rent and food, report says

Students spend basically their entire income on two things: rent and food, according to a new report. Alexandra Berntling, 25, knows the picture well: you have to prioritize dentist visits if you want to be able to pay the rent
What the crisis years have taught us about the economy, inflation and house prices
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What the crisis years have taught us about the economy, inflation and house prices

Pandemic, inflation, war - and then Donald Trump. The crises have piled up in recent years, and the economy has been hit by one shock after another
How to protect your finances if your partner dies
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How to protect your finances if your partner dies

Alone with great grief - and the entire financial burden. Some things are especially important to think about in advance to secure your finances if one partner dies
Experts say skip child savings and prioritize your own financial buffer first
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Experts say skip child savings and prioritize your own financial buffer first

Put yourself first when saving money. Make sure you build up a decent buffer, and then save for your children in your own name
Economist on the new electric car premium says very few can afford it
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Economist on the new electric car premium says very few can afford it

From March 18, it will be possible to apply for an electric car premium. But few will be eligible and even fewer will be able to afford to buy or lease an electric car
New Year's resolutions you should make for your wallet
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New Year's resolutions you should make for your wallet

Introduce a rule that every major purchase is made only after a 24-hour cooling-off period, and take control of costs for subscriptions and streaming services. These are some of Sparekonomen's tips for New Year's resolutions that will give you stronger finances in 2026
Then your buffer savings grow
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Then your buffer savings grow

Feel free to cheat yourself a little - make sure the money disappears from your account immediately when your paycheck arrives, experts advise. After a while, even a small amount can grow into a buffer
New way of calculating food costs could hit hard
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New way of calculating food costs could hit hard

The Swedish Consumer Agency has drastically lowered its forecast for household food costs next year, more than prices are expected to fall. This could have consequences for many
How to Handle a Frozen Payment Account
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How to Handle a Frozen Payment Account

That the bank freezes your payment can also hit someone who is not suspected of a crime. And the measure has a significant impact on the individual customer
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