Bank tax, baby allowance and cheaper bus passes. This could become a reality if the red-green parties fulfill their election promises. At the same time, several blue election promises on tax cuts could come to nothing.
BusinessTaxes have been lowered, but skyrocketing costs mean that the relief still doesn't show up in people's wallets. When the government's support for households in recent years is combined, there are both winners and losers - and concerns are rising. Many people are still having a tough time, says Madelén Falkenhäll of Swedbank.
BusinessLower fuel taxes and a new electricity subsidy will be felt in households' budgets. But the measures in the spring budget will not reach everyone, says Stefan Westerberg, private economist at Länsförsäkringar. The typical two-child family is at the center, he says.
BusinessEvery other Swede has difficulty coping with an unexpected expense of SEK 25,000, according to Länsförsäkringar.
BusinessThe tax on the investment savings account (ISK) will be increased next year, but at the same time the tax-free savings amount will be increased to SEK 300,000. This means that saving will in practice become more profitable for most of Sweden's more than four million ISK savers.
BusinessFamilies with children who live in houses will be the main winners in the government's budget. But everyone gets a part of the cake, according to Stefan Westerberg, private economist at Länsförsäkringar. They are investing a lot in strengthening households, he says.
BusinessThe Swedes believe that the variable interest rate on mortgages will be at 3.01 percent in a year. This is a clear decrease compared to two months ago when households counted on a mortgage interest rate of 3.29 percent, according to a new survey.
BusinessFor the fifth month in a row, Länsförsäkringar's Housing Price Barometer indicates that fewer and fewer people believe in housing prices rising over a one-year period.
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