Dutch students to learn financial literacy during Money Week 2026
From March 23-27, students across the Netherlands, including in Berg en Dal, will participate in Money Week 2026. The initiative aims to teach young people about financial misconceptions, advertising tricks, and realistic money management to prevent future financial struggles.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Money Week 2026 |
| Dates | March 23-27, 2026 |
| Theme | ‘Money Fairy Tales: Too Good to Be True?’ |
| Target Group | Primary, secondary, and vocational education students |
| Municipality Involved | Berg en Dal (Gelderland) |
| Activities | Themed library tables, school visits, guest lessons, daycare info sessions |
| Collaboration | Moneystart (secondary schools) |
| Contact for Money Worries | 14024 or schuldhulpverlening@bergendal.nl |
The Municipality of Berg en Dal plays a key role in local financial education and debt assistance. Through initiatives like Money Week, it aims to equip young residents with essential financial skills and provide support to those facing financial difficulties.
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March 23-27: Money Week
On March 23, the annual Money Week begins. During this national themed week, primary, secondary, and vocational education students will engage with financial education. This also includes our municipality.
The theme of Money Week 2026 is ‘Money Fairy Tales: Too Good to Be True?’ Money fairy tales are enticing but often incorrect or unrealistic ideas about money. During Money Week, young people will learn to recognize misconceptions about money, see through clever advertising tricks, and keep their expectations about money realistic.
What is the Municipality of Berg en Dal doing this year?
Employees from the Debt Assistance team of the municipality have planned various activities for Money Week. Among other things, there will be a themed table in the libraries in Groesbeek, Millingen aan de Rijn, and Beek. The debt assistance workers will also visit schools, give guest lessons in kindergarten classes, and provide information to daycare centers.
Since January, guest lessons have been held at secondary schools in the municipality in collaboration with Moneystart. Using the ‘How Do You Get Rich?’ method, they teach vulnerable young people to become financially competent and capable of taking action before they turn 18.
Do you have money worries?
Do you have money worries? Then contact the Debt Assistance team at 14024 or via schuldhulpverlening@bergendal.nl.