Money Week 2026: Free tips and support to take control of your finances
From 23 to 27 March 2026, Money Week helps Dutch citizens manage their money better. Learn how to avoid debt, cut unnecessary expenses, and access free financial support if you're struggling.
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Money Week 2026 |
| Dates | 23–27 March 2026 |
| Focus | Financial awareness, debt prevention |
| Free support contact | 077 306 6666 |
| Website for low-income support | Grip op geld |
| Target audience | All Dutch citizens |
The municipality of Peel en Maas organizes Money Week to promote financial literacy among residents. It provides guidance and resources to help citizens manage their finances independently and avoid debt problems.
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Money Week 2026
From 23 to 27 March 2026 is Money Week. This is the time to reflect on your finances. How can you ensure you have money left over? How can you avoid debt? And what help is available if you're unsure? With a few smart choices, you can keep control of your money.
Tips for managing money wisely
1. Keep your administration up to date
Ensure you have an overview of your income and expenses. This helps you gain insight into your financial situation and prevents surprises.
2. Review your expenses critically
You can take big steps by critically reviewing your expense items. Sometimes you can easily save money by making different choices at the supermarket. If you've already saved a lot in this area, it's not always immediately clear where else you can cut back. Go through all your expenses again carefully and ask yourself for each expense: is this expense really necessary? If not, remove it. If so, can you perhaps spend a little less on it?
3. Pay on time
Do you have bills or subscriptions? Make sure to pay them on time to avoid extra costs. Set reminders on your phone or set up automatic payments.
4. Be honest with yourself
Do you struggle with payments? Do you often find yourself short on cash? Be honest and seek help if necessary. Many people experience money worries at some point. It's important to seek help in time to prevent bigger problems.
5. Be careful with pay-later options
More and more people are using pay-later options, but be careful that they don't pile up. It may seem easy, but multiple outstanding payments can lead to financial stress. Keep track and pay on time to avoid bigger problems.
Free support for money matters
Do you have money worries or difficulty managing your finances? Then contact us. Together with an employee, you'll review your financial situation and look for solutions. We won't pay off your debts, but we will help you find the right assistance. You can call 077 306 6666 or send an email. Want to know about arrangements for low incomes? Visit the page Grip op geld.