Pension and events in your life

29 September 2021 | News

Retirement seems far away for many people. However, retirement is closer than you think. Suppose you get a new job, start living together/marry, have a child, break up or unexpectedly have to deal with a death in your family. These life events can have direct consequences for your pension and also for your partner’s income. Retirement is therefore important throughout your whole life. Wijzer in Geldzaken (Money Wise) has an overview on its website containing the most important events. There is also a short animation (only available in Dutch).

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