Free workshop helps Leusden retirees take control of their finances
Retirees in Leusden can learn how to manage budgets, prevent financial abuse, and maximize income during a free workshop on April 8. With nearly half of seniors worrying about money, this session offers practical tips to ease financial stress.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 8, 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Location | Huis van Leusden |
| Organizers | Municipality of Leusden & Geldloket |
| Workshop Leader | Lilian Kooistra (Financial Advisor of 2024) |
| Registration Deadline | April 1, 2026 |
| Cost | Free |
| Key Topics | Budgeting, allowances, tax returns, financial abuse prevention |
| Seniors with no financial buffer | Over 10% |
| Seniors struggling with €400 expense | Nearly 25% |
The municipality of Leusden collaborates with local organizations like Geldloket to improve financial literacy among retirees. This initiative aims to provide practical support and reduce financial insecurity in the community.
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Workshop on money matters around retirement
Working alongside your pension, creating a monthly budget, or recognizing and preventing financial abuse: all these topics will be covered during the free workshop ‘Making ends meet as a retiree’, organized by the municipality of Leusden in collaboration with Geldloket.
Financial Advisor of the Year
The workshop will take place on April 8, 2026, at Huis van Leusden, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Participation is free, but registration is required. The workshop will be led by Lilian Kooistra from Geldloket. She was named Financial Advisor of the Year in 2024.
National research shows that nearly half of retirees sometimes worry about their financial situation. More than 10% have no financial buffer. An unexpected expense of €400 also puts almost a quarter of seniors in difficulty. Lilian Kooistra: ‘I notice how much peace of mind people gain when they gain insight into their finances.’
What will be covered?
The workshop will address the following practical topics, among others:
- Creating a monthly and annual budget
- Rent allowance and care allowance
- Tax return: what should you pay attention to?
- Working alongside your pension
- Additional income provisions
- Schemes for (retired) seniors in Leusden
- Recognizing and preventing financial abuse
Participants can also suggest their own topics and ask questions.
Registration
You can register until April 1, 2026. During registration, you can already submit your questions and topics. Registration is done via email:.
Taking control of your money
- The workshop is part of the campaign Taking control of your money, which is being carried out by the municipality of Leusden in collaboration with Geldloket and Lariks welzijn and zorg.
- For more information about pensions, visit geldloket.nl/themas/pensioen.
- More information about the campaign can be found at geldloket.nl/grip.