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Easy ways to make money and improve your finances

Improving your financial health and boosting your savings might be easier than you think. From joining the gig economy to selling your spare stuff, find out how to easily make and save more money.

6 min read

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How much do freelancers make? A guide to the average freelancer salary

Salary is a big consideration when thinking about going freelance. Read our guide to find out average hourly rates for a number of industries.

6 min read

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What is annual salary?

What is it, really? How is it calculated? Learn about the different elements and compare annual salary to hourly rate.

5 min read

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What’s the difference between salary and hourly pay?

Trying to decide how you want to be paid? Weigh up the pros and cons to decide what’s best for you.

5 min read

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The base salary explained: a guide to understanding your pay packet

Get to know the details of your pay packet with these financial definitions.

5 min read

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A brief guide to universal basic income

Heard all the buzz about universal basic income and want to learn more? Read on to get the basics of this cash payment program that some governments are already adopting.

4 min read

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What’s the difference between gross pay and net pay?

Understand the difference between gross vs. net salary and learn what it means for your salary.

5 min read

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The 5 Best Visas for Digital Nomads in 2022

Want to live and work from an island? A rainforest? Some countries are offering digital nomad visas with impressive benefits. Here are some of the most attractive visas for digital nomads in 2022.

5 min read

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The motherhood penalty: what is it and how can we combat it?

We know having kids costs money, but did you know that it actually reduces women’s earnings throughout their lives? Read on to learn about the motherhood penalty and what we can do to minimize it.

7 min read

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Which Europeans saved and spent the most in 2021?

N26 data indicates that Spanish customers saved more in 2021 than their European counterparts—and European women were better at saving than men. For more saving and spending insights, read on.

13 min read

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What is paid time off and how does it work?

What does PTO stand for and what do you need to know? Our guide explains the difference between paid time off and vacation.

4 min read

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How to read a payslip

Find out how to read a payslip

6 min read

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What are wages?

Find out what wages are, how to calculate yours, and the different compensation methods available for you.

5 min read