Banks support the national economy in the wake of COVID-19

Buying to renovate, or simply renovating your property after several years because it no longer meets today's energy standards, is a great project that requires certain knowledge. Before taking the plunge, you should find out what's new in the energy sector by contacting various suppliers and also by checking out all the state aid and private support available to ensure you get the most favourable financing. In this article, we'll look into the good reasons to start an energy renovation project this year.

Have rising interest rates, declining house prices and lower loan applications done the trick for Luxembourg's real estate sector? The answer is no! Although this sector has been affected by the crisis, several measures have been devised to keep property purchases affordable. Read on to find out why you should consider buying a property in 2024.

Sophie and Marc are always squabbling about the same thing. While Marc is a big fan of Apple products, Sophie goes out of her way to use devices made by competitor brands – just to annoy him. And with the message that she has just received from her bank, the war is declared!

That's it, your annual leave is booked, now it's time to start organising your holidays! Has anything unexpected ever happened to you before you went on holiday? Since then, do you still hesitate to take out cancellation insurance? Find out in this article about the insurance and assistance services available to you, depending on the payment card you use to pay for your trip.

Halfway through our careers, we look back and wonder why we didn’t think about the future sooner. Did you know that even as a non-resident, you can take out a supplementary pension, with all its benefits? Why is the S-Pension private pension scheme the right choice at this stage in your life?

Completing studies: check. Finding the first job: check. Having a head full of plans reminds you that you have your whole life ahead of you to achieve them, because you’re young. However, this is precisely why we need to talk to you about your retirement. Retirement may still seem a long way away to you, but read this article to understand why now is the right time to think about it!

Your child is about to turn 18 - it’s hard to believe he is an adult now! It seems like just yesterday that you held him in your arms for the first time, but that already was 18 years ago. Time really does fly! The only thing that matters for him at the moment is to pass his driving licence and buy his first car.

The recent arrest of 10 offenders on suspicion of being 'money mules' has once again drawn public attention to this money laundering practice. It seems that young people aged between 16 and 30 are increasingly likely to be "hired" as money mules. According to Europol, 90% of the money muling transactions discovered by the European Money Mule Actions are linked to cybercrime (phishing, etc.). Happy Reading!

Mum can already feel the first kicks in her tummy and Dad is eager to know the baby's sex, while Grandma cannot wait to spoil the baby and Grandpa is bursting with pride. As you may have guessed, the family is preparing for a happy event this summer. That means the young, future parents are overwhelmed with questions to which they need answers so that they can make the necessary preparations.

The holidays may already seem a long time ago, but the university year has only just started. Wasn’t it great to be able to switch off your alarm, spend time with your friends, go away and swim in the sea? But before you start thinking about your next holiday, make the most of this new university year!

'Should we buy or rent?', ask Julie and Charel, a young couple in the process of making life's big decisions. Having recently completed their studies, they're now well established in their jobs and looking forward to embarking on a new stage in their lives: the time has come to buy their first home.

Many unforeseen events can occur in life: a desire to move elsewhere for a work opportunity, downsizing your home as you approach retirement, a divorce or separation. These events can cost more than you've acquired so far, so financing is an absolute must! But will your bank support you in this change, given your advanced age?