Sophie and Marc's adventures

When a dream finally becomes reality

Since 2018, Sophie and Marc have dreamed of a trip to Japan, and this is when they started their "Japan trip" project in their MIA personal…

Investing “made easy” with S-Invest Plus

It’s been a while since Sophie and Marc bought aunt Elise’s beautiful house. Finally, the works are almost finished and they’re getting ready to move in. The…

Today I have an appointment with my banker!

Since moving into their first home and undertaking the renovation of their new house, Sophie has developed a passion for interior design. She therefore decided…

Ecobonus powered by etika: Another reward for your energy renovation!

After a long discussion with her aunt Elise, the answer was staring Sophie in the face... If her aunt doesn't feel up to looking after her beautiful house…

Happy Mother's Day, mum!

Ever since she first became a mum, Sophie has loved Mother’s Day. She always looks forward to the day, wondering what Lily will have made for her at nursery.…

A road trip in an electric car

During the recent Easter holidays, Sophie and Marc chose to travel by train and electric car, taking advantage of the Avis benefit on their Visa Premier card…

Marc fills in his tax return on S-Net using myTax by VIREO !

Don't procrastinate ... while the deadline for submitting the tax return is now 31 December of the year following the tax year in question, Marc likes to…

Tax returns promise to be easier with the Tax Area in S-Net

Every year it’s the same old story: Marc starts very early to gather all the documents to make his tax return, but when it comes to collecting Sophie’s…

How did Sophie know she was eligible for a subsidy for the purchase of her new car?

For Sophie and Marc, 2021 wasn’t exactly a typical year. The COVID-19 health crisis caused them to change their habits and made them more sensitive to…

Responsible Christmas gifts—the right choice

Like every year at this time, the race for Christmas presents is on. In exactly three weeks, dozens of gifts will be piled up at the foot of Sophie and…

The family goes cycling

When Marc and Sophie chose to spend their summer holidays in Luxembourg, it was a joint decision. Sophie saw it as an opportunity to combine gardening, trips…

Getting the most out of your home renovation

Sophie used to dream of a house with a big kitchen garden where she could grow vegetables and pretty rose bushes to her heart’s content. When she and Marc…

The day Marc started investing

Marc is fascinated by all the technology surrounding him and believes that the possibilities for human beings to expand their knowledge are limitless. Who…

Sophie finally got to eat out after the restaurants reopened!

Let’s get cooking for Bretzelsonndeg!

In the office the other day, Marc’s colleagues were talking about Bretzelsonndeg, which is just around the corner. Marc had completely forgotten about it, so…

It is never too early to make plans for your retirement!

As Sophie sits in her car waiting for the stoplight to turn green, she suddenly begins to daydream, imagining all the things she will be able to do once she…

Opening a bank account, without even having to go anywhere!

Sophie is so happy! Her new colleague Audrey, with whom she is going to work on various projects, is really nice. They only met a few days ago, and yet it is…

Contactless payment, mobile banking and the first debit or credit card

When your child starts secondary school, he or she will enjoy greater freedom, but with it will come greater responsibility. To make this period of change as…

Need a new car? Get it the easy way with a Lease Plus leasing!

You are an expatriate in Luxembourg and you need a car? Lease Plus is the perfect leasing solution ... not only for expats!

Banking made easy with LuxTrust Mobile

A rainy Sunday - time to tidy up your desk! It's an activity that often leads to long-lost items being found, such as the document Marc was looking for…

Newcomer to Luxembourg? Learn more about how to manage your life in the Grand-Duchy

New job opportunities can equal new challenges, moving abroad being only one of them. Sophie and Marc met Shauna while visiting the USA and they have stayed in…

Apple Pay: mobile & contactless payment available

We all have had situations like these: you leave the house in the morning, your thoughts are all over the place. The baby didn’t sleep all night, the dog kept…

Marc wants to invest his savings, what about you?

Over time, Marc has amassed a small amount of money in his savings account. With how interest rates have been developing over the past years, this means that…

Spuerkeess Code Club: let’s get coding!

Like most kids these days, Sophie’s niece Emma has grown up with mobile phones and ipads. Fully at ease with the new technologies, she’s very interested in all…

A holiday in the sun with Luxair!

“Aruba, Jamaica, oh I want to take ya, Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama…” Ok, so Sophie and Marc aren’t off to the Jamaica the Beach Boys were singing…

Pay with a smartwatch!

Ever since Sophie got pregnant, Marc has started cooking larger meals for his darling, and for himself as well. As a result, it's hard to tell which one…

Civil union (PACS) and inheritance: how does it work?

Isn’t love wonderful! We fall in love and enter into a civil partnership but what happens if one of the partners dies? Here’s all you need to know!

Saving for your children: what makes the most sense?

Sophie and Marc are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter Lily! While the couple is on cloud nine, they already have quite a few questions about…

Baby on board! Time for a practical and spacious car.

Dear readers, Sophie and Marc have reached an important milestone: our favourite couple are expecting a baby! Becoming parents brings with it a lot of joy, but…

Pizza, tennis and film nights: reasons to keep an expense journal

It's the end of the month: Sophie and her friends are meeting for a cocktail at their favourite bar. Expenses come up in conversation and everyone wonders…

How to manage your finances as a couple

Now that Sophie and Marc are civil partners, they decided to open a joint current account in order to tackle everyday expenses. Note, everyday expenses relate…

The civil union ("PACS"): an alternative to marriage

One fine summer day, Sophie and Marc met in the hallway of the company they worked in. Their eyes met and very quickly, their friendship turned into love...…

MIA: Track your budget. Live smarter.

Next year, Sophie and Marc are planning to go on holiday to Japan. This will be quite an expensive trip, and the young couple will have to plan their expenses…

BHW: Save today and build tomorrow

Now that Sophie and Mark are in a civil partnership, they are thinking more and more about building a house. Sophie already sees herself planting roses in her…

Rewarding environmentally friendly projects!

In case you haven't noticed, it's cold outside! Out with the summer jackets and in with the scarves and overcoats! This is also usually the time when…

The savings account, offer a different present

Sophie's niece Emma is too old now for the traditional Easter egg hunt. Instead, she prefers reading her anatomy books because one day, she wants to be a…

When investing becomes simple with Speedinvest

This is the year that Marc has decided to boost his savings! Along with Sophie, he has already put together a BHW housing savings scheme for their future house…